Vermont health officials confirm five cyclosporiasis cases, say none linked to recalled lettuce
Vermont health officials confirm five cyclosporiasis cases, say none linked to recalled lettuce MONTPELIER, Vt. — Vermont health…
ChatGPT, Claude and other AI are transforming health care. Here is what you should ask your doctor.
AI is the hottest thing in medical care right now — but many of us feel trepidation about…
Study reveals widening inequality in leisure-time physical activity
A ten-year study of residents of the city of São Paulo, Brazil, revealed that leisure-time physical activity is…
Following Europe, Israel braces for dayslong extreme heat wave on Friday
A four-day extreme heat wave is expected to hit Israel on Friday, with temperatures slated to spike to…
Carbohydrate foods needing clearer nutrition guidance
Consumers and expert-derived nutrition ratings often disagree on the healthfulness of everyday carbohydrate-rich foods, and a new belief-mapping…
Mycetoma remains neglected 10 years after WHO recognition
When I met Tesfaye at Boru Meda General Hospital, he vaguely remembered the thorn. He was 15 when…
Researchers examine mosquitoes’ resistance mechanisms to common insecticide
Traditionally, public health programs have relied on chemicals for mosquito management, and this may be why combating them…
New study tracks rapid spread of drug-resistant Shigella across England
A nationwide genomic epidemiology study involving a researcher from Kingston University has revealed that sexually transmitted Shigella sonnei…
New blood protein biomarkers estimate timing of ALS symptoms
Months to several years before amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) symptoms arise, levels of certain blood proteins may dramatically…
Different cyclone definitions reveal uneven diarrheal disease risks across Asia
A multi-region study shows that local wind and rainfall thresholds may be critical for detecting the risks of…
Longer lives now come with more years spent in poor health worldwide
A major global analysis shows that survival gains are outpacing healthy aging, shifting the public health challenge from…
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…