Health News Edition

Researchers offer a comprehensive look at the negative health effects of climate change and air pollution on the world's children....

After weighing the severity of the multi-country monkeypox outbreak, the WHO decided it did not constitute a public health emergency at this time....

The United States Supreme Court ruled Friday, June 24, to overturn Roe v. Wade, eliminating Americans' constitutional right to abortion....

New research found that probiotics may enhance the anticancer activity of tamoxifen and other endocrine-targeted medications used in breast cancer treatment....

Researchers have developed a new rapid, cost-effective glucose-meter test that could help people assess their immunity against COVID-19....

Scientists have found that the protein in plant-based meat alternatives may be less well absorbed by human cells compared to protein from chicken....

A recent study's findings showed that long COVID risk was lower for individuals with COVID-19 infections from the Omicron variant compared to those with Delta infections....

Following an unhealthy plant-based diet could increase the risk of developing breast cancer for postmenopausal women, according to new research....

New research has revealed that humans may be able to moderate the size of high-calorie foods they eat and may have more nutritional intelligence than previously believed....

Enjoying a daily latte or an Americano caused no increased risk to pregnancy such as miscarriages, genetic studies suggest....

Even light-intensity activity may help lower the risk of a stroke, while sedentary behaviors are linked to a higher risk, a study finds....

Using a special algorithm, researchers found an unresistible antibiotic produced by some bacteria. This approach could advance the fight against antibiotic resistance....

This FDA approval marks the first time the agency greenlighted a biologic medication to treat atopic dermatitis in younger children....

A recent study has found that consuming at least one cup of coffee a day could reduce a person's risk of acute kidney injury (AKI) compared to those who do not drink coffee....

Researchers have identified a new coronavirus spreading among a group of voles close to Stockholm, Sweden. What does this mean?...

Two experimental hormonal contraceptives for males were effective and well-tolerated in phase 1 clinical trials, researchers report....

A new study shows that transgender adolescents face a 7.6 times higher risk of suicide than their cisgender peers, emphasizing that they need better support....

A new study demonstrates that potato-derived protein concentrate powder could be used to increase the synthesis of muscle protein in healthy, young men similarly to milk protein....

A study finds that a small drink of whey protein can help balance post-meal blood glucose for people with type 2 diabetes....

A new study suggests that lidocaine, a commonly used local anesthetic, could help alleviate difficult-to-treat chronic migraines....

What does anxiety look like in men, why might men be less motivated to seek support for anxiety, and how can we fight stereotypes about men's mental health? We investigate....

A new clinical trial compares the effectiveness of lotions, creams, gels, and ointments for treating eczema in children....

A plant compound used in traditional Chinese medicine, berberine, has shown promise in fighting off lung cancer in laboratory experiments....

A new study emphasizes the ways in which transgender and nonbinary youths benefit from access to 'life-saving'; gender-affirming hormone therapy....

For the first time, doctors completed the successful transplantation of a liver stored in a perfusion machine for three days into a human recipient, who is doing well one year later....

According to a new review of existing evidence, dietary interventions are unlikely to help slow the progression of rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions....

New research suggests that drinking a moderate amount of sweetened or unsweetened coffee is associated with a lower risk of death....

New research found that a person's height is linked to more than 100 clinical traits and medical conditions....

According to a new national survey addressing men, the majority of respondents said that they consider themselves to be healthier than most other men....

Type 2 diabetes may accelerate cognitive decline and brain aging, a large study finds....

Researchers found that eating more fruit and vegetables may reduce inattention in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)....

Researchers have managed to identify a brain mechanism in rats that appears to be responsible for a common type of memory loss linked to aging....

New research shows that combining certain anti-cancer therapies could successfully treat prostate cancer and significantly increase survival rates....

In a new clinical trial, a participant received an experimental anticancer drug called CF33-hNIS, or Vaxinia. This novel therapy involves using an oncolytic virus, a type of virus that can infect and kill cancer cells without harming healthy tissue....

How do deaths from COVID-19 compare to deaths from flu and pneumonia? A new report analyzes data from the United Kingdom to find out....

Researchers in Italy have found that more potentially life-threatening heart arrhythmias occur on days when air pollution levels are higher and air quality is low....

A new article from the Alzheimer's Association highlights six aspects of the condition that are commonly misunderstood....

A study looking at seven previous cases of monkeypox in the U.K. suggests that tecovirimat, an antiviral used against smallpox, may also treat monkeypox....

New research finds evidence of thyroid dysfunction in the body up to 1 year after recovery from severe COVID-19....

A recent study has shown that even though COVID-19 vaccines significantly reduce the risk of death and disease, they are not a...

Why does pain medication work differently in female versus male bodies, and why is it less effective in the former? Here is what recent research has uncovered....

Are humans 'set up' to hate, and if so why? In this feature, we investigate the neuroscience and psychology of hate, and potential ways to prevent it....

Researchers have discovered a new mode of action for the anti-inflammatory effects of NSAIDs which could explain why they produce different outcomes in different diseases....