Study finds many UK adults want to avoid ultra-processed foods but cannot define them clearly
A qualitative study of 30 UK adults found that many people see ultra-processed foods as unhealthy but struggle to define them clearly or distinguish them
Category: Health
Generative AI may help scientists connect the many layers of cancer
A Cell Perspective argues that generative AI models could help tackle cancer’s multiscale, multimodal complexity by complementing the Hallmarks of Cancer framework. It proposes that
Pennsylvania court overturns limits on Medicaid coverage for abortions
A Pennsylvania court has ruled that the state’s constitution guarantees a right to abortion
Redesigned ball could reduce heading impact – scientists
Scientists believe footballs could be designed to reduce the impact of heading after new research discovered the action caused a previously unreported pressure wave energy
KevinMD platforms criticism of MAHA by a “functional medicine” practitioner
Although some of the criticisms of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s MAHA movement are spot on, why did KevinMD platform a practitioner of functional medicine woo
Sleep, exercise, hydrate – do we really need to stick to recommended daily doses?
As a study casts doubt on the daily steps maxim, we take a look at some other health benchmarks we’re often told to strive for.
Baby food brand HiPP recalls jars in Austria after samples test positive for rat poison
HiPP is recalling some baby food jars in Austria after samples tested positive for rat poison in Austria, Slovakia and the Czech Republic
Microbes in the digestive tract help tailor treatment for melanoma patients
The specific mix of bacteria living in a person’s gut can predict the chances that melanoma will recur after surgery and immunotherapy, which helps immune
Research shows AI discourages social interaction for autistic users
When people ask ChatGPT and other AI models for advice, they often share deeply personal details in hopes of getting better answers: their age, their
New study reveals CRISPR enzyme that responds to human DNA methylation
Cancer cells excel at evading detection, but subtle chemical differences set them apart from healthy cells. Now, a team of scientists from Wageningen University &
What still drives childhood vaccine gaps in the United States
A nationwide analysis of provider-verified NIS-Child data from 2010 to 2023 found that US childhood vaccination coverage remained generally high but was consistently shaped by
Climate change could make humidity-driven heat risks more dangerous, study finds
Researchers analyzing 2.46 million ambulance dispatches across 13 Chinese cities found that humidity can intensify the health risks linked to both hot and cold temperatures
‘My lonely start to adulthood with endometriosis’
Evie Solomon has started a support group for women due to her experience while being diagnosed.
Traveler might have exposed many to measles in Massachusetts
A visitor from Texas who was afflicted with measles might have exposed many to the airborne virus while in Massachusetts, health officials announced.