Risk of heart disease lower when obesity is due to genetics rather than lifestyle – new research
It’s well known that a high body mass index (BMI) has negative effects on our…
Why focusing on COVID deaths undercounts the health harms of the pandemic – new research
More than three years into the COVID pandemic, both the virus and the measures taken…
‘One meal a day’ diet popular with celebrities could do more harm than good – here’s why
Celebrities have popularised all sorts of outlandish diet trends over the years. One of the…
Hangry bacteria in your gut microbiome are linked to chronic disease – feeding them what they need could lead to happier cells and a healthier body
Diet-related chronic diseases have reached a critical juncture in the U.S. Nearly half the population…
Brain training probably doesn’t help ADHD – new study
Drugs to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be very effective, but they can…
Looming behind antibiotic resistance is another bacterial threat – antibiotic tolerance
Have you ever had a nasty infection that just won’t seem to go away? Or…
Misuse of Adderall promotes stigma and mistrust for patients who need it – a neuroscientist explains the science behind the controversial ADHD drug
The nationwide shortages of Adderall that began in fall 2022 have brought renewed attention to…
What the current evidence says about its health benefits
Although matcha tea has been around for centuries, it’s recently increased in popularity. This may…
WHO calls for action to protect, support and expand global health force
The world has witnessed extraordinary health gains since the UN agency was established, including smallpox…
Black women continue to receive poorer care for the condition
Endometriosis is a common chronic inflammatory condition that affects an estimated one in ten people…