Uninherited parental genes leave lasting imprint on children’s lives
Our parents’ genes, even the ones we didn’t inherit, leave a measurable lasting imprint on our lives. An…
Sugar-sweetened beverage taxes gain momentum across the globe
One of the challenges public health officials face in reducing diet-related disease is the relatively easy and inexpensive access to…
Fruit and vegetables sell better when supermarkets place them near the entrance
A real-world supermarket trial suggests that moving fresh produce to the front of discount stores could help nudge…
Nudge Increases Prescriptions of Medication for Drinking
Newswise — A “nudging” strategy in the emergency department (ED) may be a path for prescribing a medication…
Doctors Changed One Thing and Weight Gain Stopped
A new weight management system developed by an endocrinologist transformed how primary care clinics address obesity. In one…
When it’s time to save a limb, novel vascular clinic meets homeless people where they are
BOSTON — Carlton Haynes hugged his left knee, pulling it toward his shoulder as hard as he could.…
Animal vs. Plant Protein: Scientists Found a Surprising Nutritional Difference
A Purdue study found that animal-based proteins like pork and eggs deliver more essential amino acids to the…
Patient organizations strengthen support for people with rheumatic diseases
Rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMD) are chronic, often lifelong conditions. EULAR – The European Alliance of Associations for…
Amish health care questions go well beyond vaccines
Below is a lightly edited, AI-generated transcript of the “First Opinion Podcast” interview with Cory Anderson and Braxton…
Researchers Discover a Hidden Vitamin D Problem That Persists Year-Round
Vitamin D is essential for maintaining strong bones, supporting muscle function, and helping the immune system work properly.…
Anti-Vax Dating Apps Are Going IRL. People Are Mad as Hell About It
As a crowd of 60 anti-vaxxers squeezed into the upstairs dining area of Jonathan’s Grille in Nashville on…
Cancer progress is real: Survival hits 70% as the field turns
In a darkened convention hall in Chicago on May 31, a Harvard oncologist named Brian Wolpin stood at…