Q&A: How does processed fiber impact human health?
The rate of Americans diagnosed with digestive disorders and gastrointestinal cancers is rising, especially in those ages 50 and younger, so researchers in the Penn
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Can you really be addicted to food? Researchers are uncovering convincing similarities to drug addiction
People often joke that their favorite snack is “like crack” or call themselves “chocoholics” in jest.
Food insecurity, loneliness can increase the risk of developing chronic pain after surgery
People who experience food insecurity or loneliness are much more likely to develop chronic pain after surgery, according to new research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY
Global Burden of Disease study: Mortality declines, but youth deaths and health inequities rise
Global mortality rates are falling, but not among youths and young adults, according to the latest Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study published in The
Pope Leo in ‘shock’ as man urinates on altar at St. Peter’s Basilica during Holy Mass
A man urinated on the Altar of Confession during a holy mass at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican on Friday before being taken away
For third year in a row, college students report lower rates of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts
College students’ reports of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts have continued to move in a positive direction, the third year in a row of such
Will oral collagen supplements keep my skin healthy?
Can oral collagen supplements keep your skin healthy? Farah Moustafa, MD, an assistant professor at Tufts University School of Medicine and dermatologist with Tufts Medical
Study shows lasting impact of limited sex education on adult relationships
A new Kinsey Institute study has found gaps in sex education can have lasting impacts throughout adulthood, including relationship struggles, lack of confidence, and reduced
West Nile virus surges in Missouri, KC cases reported: Officials urge vigilance
Health officials are warning residents to remain on guard after Missouri experienced an increase in human West Nile virus cases so far this year.
Child famine has reached the highest level in Gaza, with tens of thousands of kids affected—new study
More than 54,000 children aged under five in Gaza are suffering acute malnutrition, including more than 12,800 who are severely malnourished, according to a study
Living near toxic Superfund sites linked to aggressive breast cancer
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among women, according to the American Cancer Society. Now, three recent studies by researchers at
Horror as ‘Friday night massacre’ lays off entire DC office of disease experts
The Trump administration has carried out mass layoffs of federal public health officials that experts warn will leave the US dangerously unprepared to handle disease
Inspection confirms mold damage in schools does not increase students’ risk of developing asthma
A recent study found that mold damage in school buildings does not increase the risk of asthma among students. The study included 110 Finnish primary
Upstream suicide prevention research demonstrates importance of looking beyond mental health
Suicide is often thought of as the result of mental health struggles; however, over half of people who die by suicide do not have a