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…
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…
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…
Hidden Parasite Found in Popular Portuguese Lake Raises Health Concerns
Trichobilharzia franki is an avian schistosome that cycles between waterfowl and freshwater snails, and can cause swimmer’s itch…
This Popular Supplement May Interfere With Cancer Treatment, Scientists Warn
A common vitamin taken for hair regrowth may quietly distort key medical test results in cancer patients. Credit:…
Maternal weight before pregnancy may shape toddlers’ development
A large Korean study links pre-pregnancy underweight and obesity to early developmental delays, while suggesting that risk may…
This Common Habit Could Signal Serious Health Problems in Later Life
A long-term study of older adults suggests that certain daytime napping patterns—particularly longer, more frequent, and morning naps—may…
Why H2N2 flu is back on the pandemic preparedness radar
Decades after H2N2 vanished from humans, declining immunity and persistent animal reservoirs are renewing calls for stockpile-ready vaccines…
Warning over popular fibre supplement after Australia-first study finds link to deadly liver illness
Eating fruit and nuts can protect the human body against liver disease, a new West Australian-led study has…
Eliminating hepatitis B shots at birth will have dire consequences, studies project
A new U.S. policy that recommends offering hepatitis B vaccine at birth only to babies perceived to be…
Seasonal depression: The yearly blues hitting Australians as the temperature cools
“Seasonal depression” is a phrase uttered through chattering teeth as the mercury drops every year. But as the…