A deadly risk for patients
In this report, IBRAHIM ADAM examines how gaps in medical testing and neglected laboratory tests put patients at…
Ozempic-style GLP-1 drugs could slash complication risks after heart attacks, research suggests
A popular class of weight-loss drugs may prevent life-threatening cardiac complications by opening microscopic blood vessels that often remain blocked…
Trump’s climate health rollback likely will hit vulnerable communities the most, experts say
In a stretch of Louisiana with about 170 fossil fuel and petrochemical plants, premature death is a fact…
A ‘guy-necologist’? Startups push semen analysis as male Pap smears
In his 1694 review of magnifying lens technology, “Essai de Dioptrique,” Dutch naturalist Nicolas Hartsoeker included a drawing…
Updates to the ‘bible’ for mental-health conditions will miss the mark — is it time to ditch the DSM?
For more than 70 years, physicians seeking to diagnose mental-health conditions have turned to the ‘bible for psychiatry’…
Coalition sues EPA over greenhouse gas emissions rule change
WASHINGTON (AP) — A coalition of health and environmental groups sued the Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday, challenging…
The science influencers going viral on TikTok to fight misinformation
One of Simon Clark’s most popular TikTok videos begins with him playing the part of a clueless climate…
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,…
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…
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…
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 on Thursday will revoke a scientific finding that long has been the…