National scabies control program drastically reduces parasitic skin disease in Pacific nations
A world-first scabies control program has drastically reduced cases of the highly contagious parasitic skin disease in Solomon…
Singapore Has the World’s Longest, Healthiest Lives – but It Comes With a Hidden Cost
A sweeping global analysis finds that Singapore’s success in extending life has created a new scientific challenge: healthspan…
Alcohol use during pregnancy increased in the United States from 2011 through 2024
Prenatal alcohol exposure-a contributor to adverse pregnancy outcomes and the leading preventable cause of neurodevelopmental disability worldwide-has increased…
Advisory issued as significant smoke flare-up reported in the Kilcash area of Slievenamon
RESIDENTS AND FARMERS near the Kilcash area of Slievenamon are being advised to be mindful of smoke and…
FDA-issued sodium targets appear to have minimal impact
In 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued Phase I voluntary sodium reduction targets to encourage…
Higher neuroticism may curb strenuous exercise, genetic analysis suggests
A genetically informed UK study suggests that personality may shape engagement in moderate and vigorous physical activity, with…
Planetary Health Diet lowers cardiovascular risk in older women
A 20-year study of more than 65,000 postmenopausal women found that higher adherence to the Planetary Health Diet…
A new cholesterol pill could change the fight against heart disease
Last week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a small pill called enlicitide. It is a tablet…
MATILDA database reveals wide variation in dietary environmental impacts
Improving diets is one of the world’s biggest public health and environmental challenges. More than 2.5 billion adults…
TGA issues new warning after finding link between GLP-1 medicines Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro to eye disorder
Australia’s medicine regulator has issued a safety warning over popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, saying they could cause…
Researchers Warn Women About Viral Exercise Myths
A scientific review challenges common social media rules about how women should train and eat. Credit: Shutterstock Women…
FDA is urged by advocacy group to ban DTC prescription drug ads
Ed’s stories explore prescription drug pricing, affordability and access, as well issues surrounding patents, litigation, and legislation. He…