The A to K of vitamins: What you need and where to get it
The late, great comedian Barry Humphries (of Dame Edna fame) once spoke whimsically about the health benefits of kale. Just one fistful, he joked, contained
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Ancient lost city of 1,400 years found in ‘remarkable’ Holy Land discovery
The archaeological site of the ancient Byzantine-era Christian settlement of Tharais – lost for centuries – has been found in Jordan using the Madaba Mosaic
Study links ‘forever chemicals’ to increased risk of type 2 diabetes
Exposure to a class of synthetic chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)—often called “forever chemicals”—may increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
Millions of backyard pools recalled after drowning deaths of nine children
Close to 5 million above-ground swimming pools have been recalled following the drowning deaths of nine children over two decades.
Rural hospital closures led to higher prices at nearby hospitals
Rural hospital closures directly impact the health of rural Americans by reducing access to care. New research from the University of Minnesota School of Public
Drownings in Australia have fallen by almost 25% over 20 years
A comprehensive new Royal Life Saving Australia study has found a significant reduction in drowning rates, particularly among young children, but highlights continuing challenges among
Single-food ‘mono diets’: Are they effective, pointless, or just plain dangerous?
With summer in full swing, many people will be tempted by supposedly miraculous dieting tricks to lose those excess kilos that prevent them from enjoying
Bitter melon for diabetes? Fenugreek for cholesterol? The research behind ancient remedies
Herbs like ashwagandha and turmeric are now widely recognized as part of the global wellness lexicon. But ayurveda, India’s traditional system of medicine with a
New research finds changing your diet could ease persistent headaches after brain injury
A new clinical trial demonstrates that dietary changes significantly reduce persistent post-traumatic headaches (pPTH), a common and debilitating consequence of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Researchers
Nearly 45% of hospital toilet users fail to wash their hands, study finds
Almost 1 in 2 people using a hospital toilet did not wash their hands afterwards, according to new research from the University of Surrey—raising serious
Prolonged sitting decreases cutaneous vasodilatory function regardless of ambient temperature
In Japan, people spend approximately seven hours sitting per day, which is the longest sitting time in the world. This sedentary behavior (i.e., repeated bouts
FDA plans to revoke 52 food standards
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a plan to revoke 52 food standards after concluding they are “obsolete and unnecessary.”
Thinking of trekking to Everest base camp? Don’t leave home without this expert advice
Tourists in Kathmandu are tempted everywhere by advertisements for trekking expeditions to Everest Base Camp. If you didn’t know better, you might think it’s just
Inhaled farm dust alters gut bacteria and weakens intestinal barrier in mice
Inhaling agricultural dust may pose significant risks to gut health for workers in animal agriculture, a University of California, Riverside, study has found.