Obesity sharply increases hospitalisation risk from infections, global analysis shows
Large international cohort data reveal that excess body fat may increase susceptibility to severe infections and substantially contribute…
Planetary Health Diet Study Highlights Nutrient Tradeoffs
A Swedish population study evaluating adherence to the EAT-Lancet Commission’s Planetary Health Diet finds higher nutrient density and…
What drugs are safe during pregnancy? There’s a shocking lack of data
In 2021, amid the COVID‑19 pandemic, Kristin Wall became pregnant with her second child. Her physician told her…
Low carb or low fat? New study says the key is good carbs and fats
Food fights pitting low-carbohydrate diets against low-fat diets are off the mark when they aim at heart health,…
US drinking water kiosks sometimes contain elevated lead levels
After high-profile water crises like the one in Flint, Michigan, some Americans distrust the safety of tap water,…
You don’t need an Olympian’s workout. Walking is exercise that can save your life.
The Olympics offer a fascinating window into the diets and workout routines of some of the world’s finest…
Healthy low-carbohydrate and low-fat diets may improve cardiovascular health
The quality of a low-carbohydrate or low-fat diet may matter more than the amount of carbohydrates or fat…
Review links betel nut addiction to cancer, heart disease, and metabolic risks
Widely used yet often underestimated, betel nut chewing poses significant health risks, and researchers continue to search for…
New food pyramid website has a chatbot skeptical of its own content
How trustworthy is the new U.S. food pyramid? It’s a mixed bag, according to the government website devoted…
Trump to gut US climate change policy and environmental regulations
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is expected this week to revoke a scientific finding that long has…
Hims & Hers compounder received FDA warning letter| STAT
The Food and Drug Administration late last year issued a warning letter to MedisourceRx, a compounding pharmacy owned…
Cognitive speed training shows potential to delay dementia for two decades
Adults age 65 and older who completed five to six weeks of cognitive speed training – in this…