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Red dye No. 3 has been banned, but what about other artificial food dyes?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned the dye known as Red 3 from the nation’s…
‘Mum, what’s the meaning of life?’ How to talk about philosophy with little kids
If your young child asks “what’s the meaning of life?” You might laugh it off (how…
Brain bleeds double later-life dementia risk, study finds
Weill Cornell Medicine researchers have found that intracranial hemorrhages, or “brain bleeds,” caused by a ruptured…
Bird flu infections in dairy cows—and veterinarians—are more widespread than we thought, according to a new CDC study
A new study published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that the…
New research uncovers brain changes in Parkinson’s disease
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have discovered new insights into brain changes in Parkinson’s disease using advanced…
Reprogramming compromised immune cells to fight cancer
Northwestern Medicine investigators have developed a new avenue to reprogram compromised immune cells to act against…
Expert explains how to improve heart health, even if your family has history of heart conditions
It’s not unusual to have one or more family members with some form of heart disease.…
How fast is your gut? The answer to this question is important to your health
Many of us pay attention to the foods we’re putting in our bodies—asking ourselves whether they’re…
A spine-zapping implant helped 3 people with a muscle-wasting disease walk better
Three people with a muscle-destroying disease destined to worsen got a little stronger—able to stand and…
An unexpected mechanism regulates the immune response during parasitic infections
Researchers at the University of Liège (Belgium) have uncovered a previously unknown mechanism that regulates the…
Is U.S. prepared for bird flu’s spread in humans? One expert has concerns
When it comes to the potential of H5N1 avian flu, otherwise known as bird flu, picking…
Moving forward after the Los Angeles fires: Experts discuss physical, psychological and environmental recovery
The fires may no longer be raging, but their impact on our health and communities continues.
Diabetes-linked amputations surge in Oklahoma amid national decline, study finds
After years of decreasing amputations in the United States, rates of non-traumatic lower extremity amputations due…
Can new drug promise pain relief without peril?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a novel prescription pain medication that targets sodium…
Why we should all try to eat like people in rural Papua New Guinea
Western diets—high in processed foods and low in fiber—are associated with obesity, diabetes and heart disease.…
12 questions to ask yourself and your doctor to maintain brain health
If you’ve experienced so-called “senior moments,” brain blips or brain freezes, you’re not alone.
Researchers link India’s food program to better health and stronger incomes
Despite humanity’s scientific achievements and globalized economy, malnutrition remains a global issue. The United Nations estimated…
Brazilian researchers create cell atlas for brain malformation associated with severe epilepsy
Using a single-cell sequencing technique, Brazilian researchers have created the first cell atlas of focal cortical…
Japan’s ‘soft’ but not ineffective approach to public health during the COVID-19 pandemic
In contrast to the lockdowns imposed in many countries around the world during the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Healthy mouth, healthy baby: Experts emphasize oral health for expectant mothers
With the start of the new year, prioritizing women’s oral health should become a key resolution.…
Radiotherapy with cetuximab may be superior to radiotherapy alone for patients who undergo surgery for head, neck cancer
Results from the Phase III NRG Oncology RTOG 0920 (NRG-RTOG 0920) trial assessing postoperative radiotherapy with…
As the United States disavows the World Health Organization, Canada must double down on its support
We’ve heard about the threat that United States tariffs pose to Canadian economic security. But a…
Viewpoint: How the Health and Human Services secretary influences every aspect of America’s health
The secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, or HHS, plays a significant role…
VR subway experiment highlights role of sound in disrupting balance for people with inner ear disorder
The vestibular system is a network of organs in the inner ears that detects the motions…
Boosting protein BCL6 could help GLP-1 users retain muscle while losing fat
About one in eight adults in the United States has tried or currently uses a GLP-1…
Why a common asthma drug will now carry extra safety warnings about depression
Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) recently issued a safety alert requiring extra warnings to be included…
New effective treatment for deadly pancreatic cancer may be on its way
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest of all cancers. Only 12% of men diagnosed with…
Microvascular over-dilation may lead to muscle hypoxia
Persistent over-dilation of muscle microvasculature may be one cause of chronic limb-threatening ischemia, recent studies by…
Why a daily glass of milk really could reduce bowel cancer risk—an oncologist explains
A glass of milk a day could help keep bowel cancer away—or so finds a study…