Testing for ‘Bad Cholesterol’ Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story
For decades, assessing cholesterol risk has been built around a simple idea: Lower “bad” cholesterol, lower your chance…
Doctors trace rare animal disease in sexual networks of gay men
Researchers in France and Spain have diagnosed a number of men who have sex with other men with…
Antiviral nasal spray secures multimillion‑dollar boost
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A nasal spray developed by UCLA virologists works by disabling molecules on the surface of…
Health and wellness influencers dominate social media. A new report shines a light on who they actually are.
A generation or two ago, when you had a medical question, the solution was obvious: Ask your doctor.…
Drug poisoning alert issued in Ontario city over mysterious substance sold as ‘down’
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Lakelands Public Health has issued a drug poisoning alert for…
Omega-3 Supplements Linked to Cognitive Decline in Surprising New Study
A widely used supplement may not behave as expected in the aging brain, hinting at deeper biological mechanisms…
Canada’s oil patch has a data problem and it’s putting public health at risk
In 2006, John O’Connor, a family physician in Fort Chipewyan, Alberta, noticed something strange: three people in the…
Health Ministry panel seeks to halt use of medical cannabis in smokable form
As Israel has earned the distinction of having one of the highest rates of medical cannabis consumption per…
Kratom Use Explodes in the US, With Life-Changing Consequences
Reports of kratom-related health incidents are climbing rapidly, with severe cases becoming increasingly common. The findings hint at…
Postnatal depression risk highest two weeks after birth, University of Queensland study finds
The first few weeks of motherhood after often painted as joyful, filled with newborn cuddles and celebration. But…
Popular Vitamin D Supplement Has “Previously Unknown” Negative Effect, Study Finds
New research suggests that not all forms of vitamin D behave the same in the body. One type…
Living near a gas station increases cancer risk
The research team focused on gas stations because gasoline contains benzene, a known carcinogen linked to leukemia and…