The surprising health problem surging in over 50s: sexually transmitted infections
Doctors often don't ask older patients about sex. But as STI cases rise among older adults, both awareness and the ...
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Kids Are Swallowing Fewer Coins and It Might Be Because of Rising Cashless Payments
The decline of cash has coincided with fewer surgeries for children swallowing coins.
World’s Oldest Person Had Cells 17 Years Younger Than Her Age. The Surprising Diet and Habits That Helped Her Live to 117
The supercentenarian’s gut health may hold the key to longevity.
Frequent Blood Donors Have Healthier Blood Cells and More Protection Against Cancer
Scientists discover how blood donations quietly change your blood cells.
RFK Jr. says Texas measles outbreak is “not unusual” — He’s dangerously wrong
A child in West Texas has become the first US measles death in a decade. The child was unvaccinated.
Trump is ordering a sweeping censorship of science, starting with climate and health
The Trump administration is on a campaign to silence certain science, targeting the USDA, CDC, and even published papers.
Just 1 Gram of Omega-3 Daily Can Slow Aging, Landmark Study Finds
Just one dose a day could help you stay young and healthy.
Fluoride in water doesn’t affect brain development, another study finds
A study out of Australia finds, again, that fluoride in water is not linked to lower IQ.
Not too hot, not too cold. What’s the ideal room temperature?
The eternal struggle between family members and co-workers.
Bird Flu Strikes Again: Severe Case Confirmed in the US. Here’s what you need to know
Bird flu continues to loom as a global threat. A severe case in Louisiana is the latest development in a ...
Nearly all fish in the US are still contaminated by mercury. Here’s what you need to know
Researchers have been sounding the alarm for years, but the US still has a big mercury pollution problem.
Researchers develop fruit juice kombucha variants — and the apple one is the best
Kombucha may be due for a major facelift
Fitting Workouts into the Weekend Can Deliver the Same Health Benefits as Daily Exercise
Even infrequent workouts can lower the risk of disease, as long as the total exercise adds up.
US Renewable energy: over $80 billion a year in health and climate benefits
People focus on the difficulties and challenges. But it's important to acknowledge when something is working.
Living near pubs, bars, and fast-food restaurants is bad for your heart
Exposure to ready-to-eat food outlets seems to be linked to a higher risk of heart failure.
Identical twin study shows a vegan diet can improve cardiovascular health in weeks
The key is eating more plants.
Convenience or culprit? Checkout aisles overflow with unhealthy snacks and drinks
Study calls for healthy checkout policies in both large and small stores.
Man wakes up after 12 years of coma: “I was aware of everything”
Martin Pistorius spent years trapped inside his body while being aware of everything around him.
Smartphones can predict a lot of things about us. But can they predict mortality risk?
We're basically carrying a bunch of sensors around us at all times.
Cheap, simple new technique developed to destroy ultra-resistant ‘forever chemical’ pollution
Such compounds have found their way into the bloodstreams of estimated 97% of Americans.
The lack of menopause support in the workplace is affecting both the economy and human rights
Menopausal women and transexual men are facing stigma and prejudice in the workplace -- and it's a bigger problem than ...
Breastfeeding may improve the cognitive development of children by as much as a few IQ points
The study tested many aspects of the children’s early years to discern the reason for their higher test scores.
What does it mean if your poop is green – do you need to see a doctor?
Many different factors can change your stool color, including diet, lifestyle, and health issues.
The powerhouse of the cell is also a powerhouse in vision
Structures providing energy to cells have a crucial role in vision.
Cleaning products may expose people to the same pollution levels as car exhaust
Cleaning your home may carry more health risks than running your car indoors.
Gut bacteriophages associated with improved cognitive function and memory in both animals and humans
These viruses can alter our gut microbiome to improve brain function.
Housework can help keep our minds and bodies limber into old age
Chores may not be pleasant, but they're good for you.
In unprecedented bid, health science journals unite and call for ambitious climate action
It's a health problem by now, they argue.
Unprocessed plant-based food keeps your heart healthier at any age
Fewer burgers, more broccoli.
Exercise five hours a week to protect against hypertension later in life
Why is it never cheesy fries that make you healthier?
Ants handle social isolation about as well as humans do — poorly
Social isolation can lead to a lower tolerance for stress, lower interest in socializing and keeping clean, as well as ...
What counts as fruits and veggies for the “five a day”? This study clears things out
The "five a day" approach is a useful simplification. Although the potato (tragically) doesn't make the cut.
After 18 million mRNA vaccinations, allergic shocks remain exceedingly rare
Just 66 cases of anaphylaxis (0.0003%) were reported. All but one happened in the first 11 minutes. None were fatal.
What’s killing people around the world
Forget the scourge of COVID-19 for a moment to check out findings of all deaths in a recent report from ...
The pandemic has messed up our sleep, eating habits, and mental health, a new study reports
We are sleeping less, eating more sweets and doing less exercise. Things are not rosy.
The lockdown saved thousands of lives by reducing air pollution
Countries need to act to improve air quality as soon as possible
Why is pork bad for you — a look at what the science says
The cons outweigh the pros here.
Air pollution can contaminate your heart cells with metal nanoparticles from infancy
Good air is key for a good, healthy body.
One in five people worldwide is at risk of severe COVID-19
Think only the weak and sickling are at risk? If that's so, more than a fifth of the entire planet ...
The coronavirus infects our environments even before the onset of symptoms
"In summary, our study demonstrates that presymptomatic patients have high viral load shedding and can easily contaminate environments," says the ...
If you think the coronavirus crisis will be over by summertime, you’re wrong
The lockdown is lulling us into a false sense of security. If we fall into the drap, we will pay ...
Growing CO2 emissions could alter human cognition
Our capacity to make basic decisions could be affected by emissions, too.
Japan announces state of emergency, gives 100,000 yen ($920) to all citizens for virus relief
Japan is currently asking all citizens to stay indoor, but has not imposed any punitive measures.
This map predicts where coronavirus might strike next
The model uses statistical tools and travel analysis to assess what are the likely routes the virus could take.
Coronaviruses: what they are, and should you worry
Key questions and answers on the coronaviruses.
New Chinese coronavirus may have come from snakes, through food markets
The dreaded coronavirus which is causing a pandemic may have come from snakes.
Better diets could save billions in U.S. health care costs
Eating well is good for you and the national budget.
Leaf blowers are not only annoying but also bad for you (and the environment)
It comes down to the inefficient engines they use.
Electronic cigarettes aren’t good for you — in some respects, they’re worse than traditional cigarettes
They might be viewed as a healthier alternative, but they're not.
Running, even just a little, can reduce your risk of death
Any amount of running is linked to a significantly lower risk of death from any cause, the paper found.
