Popular vitamin D supplement may have an unexpected effect, experts warn
Vitamin D is known to be essential to many aspects of human health — but a new study suggests that…
Federal employees in mental health and disease control were among targets in weekend firings
NEW YORK (AP) — Hundreds of federal employees working on mental health services, disease outbreaks and disaster preparedness…
How genomic screening in newborns found 16 hidden disorders standard tests overlooked
By uncovering life-altering genetic conditions before symptoms appear, genomic screening could redefine newborn care if health systems can…
Non-standard employment, paid sick leave, and income loss during COVID-19 self-isolation: cross-sectional findings from South Korea | International Journal for Equity in Health
Main findings Our investigation showed that South Korea’s self-isolation policy, which required people infected with COVID-19 to stay…
Parents flock to Tylenol alternatives amid Trump autism claims
When President Trump warned that pregnant women and children should avoid taking Tylenol, the wellness industry was ready…
Commentary: Plastic pollution isn’t just trash – it’s alive with microbes that threaten our health
WHAT CAN BE DONE LOCALLY With global talks stalling, what can ordinary people and communities do? Here are…
Can an Apple Watch or Oura Ring actually improve public health?
Open this photo in gallery: Research shows fitness wearables can impact individuals’ health — but to see real…
Rajasthan cough syrup fails quality tests multiple times but gets reinstated in free medicine scheme
Forty samples of a controversial cough syrup, linked to the death of a child in Rajasthan’s Sikar district,…
Associations between internet use, social participation, and cognitive function among middle-aged and older adults
Study population Our sample was drawn from five nationally representative databases of middle-aged and older adults, including China…
Healthcare attitudes toward depression in Latin America: a latent class analysis from Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela using the Spanish-validated revised depression attitude questionnaire (SR-DAQ) | International Journal for Equity in Health
Despite extensive research on depression, there is still a lack of effective public health strategies to foster positive…
Shaunavon Highlights Age-Friendly and Social Prescribing on October 1, National Seniors Day | Spare News
In 1990, the United Nations General Assembly designated October 1 as the International Day of Older Persons. Canada…
Latin America’s Motorcycle Boom Comes With Deadly Consequences
It had rained that June morning in Mexico City, leaving the pavement slick. Isaac was speeding near the…