Limited access and funding hinders Ebola response in southern Congo, WHO says
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Limited access and required funding are the key challenges facing health officials trying to…
New Research Shows Exercise Intensity Alters Your Gut in Surprising Ways
Scientists at Edith Cowan University have discovered that the gut microbiome changes with training intensity. These shifts may…
Nevadans can now get updated COVID vaccine at retail pharmacies without a prescription | Pharmacy
Nevadans can now receive the updated COVID-19 vaccine at retail pharmacies statewide without a prescription. The update comes in…
Austin doctor suspended, accused of sexual relationships with patients
The Texas Medical Board has suspended a family medicine doctor in Austin after finding the physician used medical…
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…