High fat diets allow gut bacteria to enter the brain via the vagus nerve
With more than 100 million neurons in the digestive tract, the gut is commonly known as the “second brain” in numerous cultures, including ancient Greece
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As Lung Disease Threatens Workers, Lawmakers Seek Protections for Countertop Manufacturers
César Manuel González, 37, used to work with stone that was engineered to endure: dense, polished slabs designed to outlast the kitchens in which they
Republicans Fret Over RFK Jr.’s Anti-Vaccine Policies While MAHA Moms Stew
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is fielding pressure from the White House to relax his controversial approach to vaccine policies as
More Kids Are in ERs for Tooth Pain. Trump Cuts and RFK Jr.’s Anti-Fluoride Fight Aren’t Helping.
Eight-year-old Jonah woke up one May morning with a swollen face and a toothache. He refused the pain medication that his mom, Geneva Reynolds, tried
Newsom Picks a Dogfight With Trump and RFK Jr. on Public Health
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has positioned himself as a national public health leader by staking out science-backed policies in contrast with the
GPs tell BBC they’ve NEVER refused sick note for mental health
BBC News sent a questionnaire to more than 5,000 GPs in England.
Father’s nicotine use may increase diabetes risk for offspring
A mouse study found that a father’s nicotine exposure can affect the offspring’s ability to process sugar and may contribute to diabetes risk, according to
Prebiotic fiber supplement lowers pain sensitivity in people with knee osteoarthritis
A new study has found that a prebiotic fiber supplement reduced pain, improved grip strength, and lowered pain sensitivity in people with knee osteoarthritis (OA)
VALANX Biotech secures €3 million to advance LIV-1 ADC for metastatic triple-negative breast cancer
VALANX Biotech (VALANX), a biotech company developing a technology for site-selectable, site-specific protein conjugation, today announced it has secured €3 million to advance its lead
Combat Medical raises £2.6 million Series A to advance treatment of BCG unresponsive bladder cancer
Combat Medical (Combat), a medical device company optimizing the delivery and efficacy of cancer therapeutics, today announced it has raised £2.6 million in the first
Everyday wearable data could reveal early brain health signals
Wearable sensors combined with AI offer a novel approach to continuous monitoring of cognitive and emotional health, detecting early changes in brain function.
Hundreds of GPs tell BBC they have never refused a fit note for mental health concerns
The number of fit notes issued has been rising, with more than 11.2m approved in England last year.
Generic GLP-1s are coming, but Americans don’t want to wait
Compounding pharmacies are illegally selling GLP-1 drugs, and the FDA is determined to shut that pathway down. The post Generic GLP-1s are coming, but Americans
NHS tracker – are hospital waiting times improving near you?
Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital.