New research maps the biological toll of drinking
A new review published in the journal Addiction confirms drinking causes substantial harm to health. Some of those…
Popular Supplement Ingredient Linked to Shorter Lifespan in Men
Tyrosine is a naturally occurring amino acid found in many protein-rich foods. It is also widely used in…
EU trumpets its reliability on global health as US slashes foreign aid – POLITICO
The strategy also condemns the “instrumentalization” of health and says closing “the emerging gaps in global health resilience”…
Scientists Identify Simple Supplement That Greatly Reduces Alzheimer’s Damage
Scientists in Japan found that arginine, a common amino acid already used in supplements and medicine, reduced harmful…
After Hantavirus, norovirus spreads on cruise ship; 100-plus fall ill: Why outbreaks spread fast
An extremely contagious virus, which is often called ‘winter vomiting bug,’ has infected the cruise ship named Caribbean…
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 Ministry panel seeks to halt use of medical cannabis in smokable form
With Israel having one of the world’s highest rates of medical cannabis consumption per capita, a Health Ministry…
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…
Common Pregnancy Medications Linked to Higher Autism Risk in Massive U.S. Study
A large-scale national study analyzing millions of U.S. births has uncovered a potential link between prenatal exposure to…
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…