UK food policy misses big slice of ultra-processed problem, study finds
Despite covering some ultra-processed foods, the UK’s HFSS rules leave millions of daily calories unregulated, researchers say it’s…
Narcan is a public health miracle. Every college student should have it
By the time we snap her boxes shut, we’ll have it all in there: twin XL sheets, shower caddy, extra…
Stalking and restraining orders linked to higher risk of heart disease in women
Women who reported having been stalked or obtained a restraining order were each more likely to experience a…
Positive association between Internet use and mental health among adults aged ≥50 years in 23 countries
Global Health Data Exchange (GHDx) (Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation, accessed 1 November 2023); https://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-results Mental Health…
The CDC shooting and the rising threat to public health workers
At approximately 4:50 p.m. on Friday, a gunman opened fire at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
5 everyday foods and drinks silently damaging your long-term health, say nutrition experts
As more Americans turn to healthier options and substitutes when it comes to their daily diets, some everyday food…
Gates Foundation commits $2.5 billion to women’s health
The Gates Foundation said Monday that it would commit $2.5 billion through 2030 to support dozens of different…
Ultra-processed foods put to the test, come up short
Not all ultra-processed foods are bad for you. But if you’re trying to lose weight, it’s still probably…
Canada pushes fast-track law for national-interest projects despite Indigenous and environmental objections
Canada’s Parliament approved the One Canadian Economy Act, or Bill C-5, on June 26, clearing a shortcut for…
One Health: enabler of effective prevention, control and elimination of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases | Infectious Diseases of Poverty
Institute of Medicine (US) Committee on Emerging Microbial Threats to Health. Emerging Infections: Microbial Threats to Health in…
FDA seeks to classify 7-OH as Schedule 1 drug amid addiction concerns
WASHINGTON (TNND) — The Trump administration is calling for the compound 7-OH, a popular by-product of the Kratom…
WHO urges urgent action to eliminate hepatitis and reduce liver cancer deaths
As we mark World Hepatitis Day, WHO calls on governments and partners to urgently accelerate efforts to eliminate…