Physical fitness as a vital sign: MAHA goal is lofty, but is it practical?
Nobody’s against fitness for children. But health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s proposal to make physical activity a “vital…
Common Constipation Drug Shows Promise in Halting Kidney Decline
By targeting the gut with a drug originally for constipation, researchers have found a surprising way to protect…
What vaccines do I need? How much do they cost?
We’re making this story accessible to all readers as a public service. At Vox, our mission is to…
Using AI models to improve prediction of CKD’s progression to end-stage renal disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a complex condition marked by a gradual decline in kidney function, which can…
New Research Reveals Not All Ultra-Processed Foods Are Bad
Not all ultra-processed foods are bad, says new Swinburne research. Some can actually be nutritious and play a…
‘Next Ozempic’ aims to deliver 30% weight loss with fewer side effects
Researchers believe they may have the next, better version of Ozempic in the works. At Tufts University, scientists…
Spider venom could soon be used to help people living with drug-resistant genetic epilepsies
Potentially-deadly spider venom could soon be saving the lives of Australians living with debilitating neurological conditions. Brisbane residents…
The Difficulty in Defining ‘Bad’ Foods – Joel Harold Tannenbaum
Ultra-processed foods seem to be on everyone’s lips lately—and not just as a salty snack. A widely reported…
Exclusive: Inside the CDC Exodus and RFK Jr.’s Anti-Vaccine Crusade
The Brief September 5, 2025 Hegseth teases new name for Department of Defense, inside the CDC exodus, and…
Some vulnerable seniors can’t get COVID vaccines amid case spike
Seniors in some parts of the country say they are being denied COVID-19 vaccinations amid an ongoing spike…
The False Promises of Protein-Packing – The Dispatch
The False Promises of Protein-Packing The DispatchWhat Happens If You Eat Too Much Protein? Study FindsProtein is everywhere amid a…
Vox scoop: RFK Jr. and Trump silenced a groundbreaking report on cancer and alcohol
Most Americans still don’t know that alcohol can cause cancer — and the alcohol industry is working hard…