Health & Medicine
Through the study and use of genetics, we can identify measures that could lead to the improvement of human health and wellness. These methods and procedures aim to prevent years of chronic disease and thousands of dollars in health care costs, and provide families and communities with knowledge of how to live healthier.
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Health alert: Here’s what you can expect if you take anti-aging supplements
Among the many wonder products out there on the market, there is a type that inspires equal parts fascination and ...
Brewing longevity: Reassessing the health impact of coffee
Coffee gives us a great morning boost – and it is not just the caffeine! A recent study published in ...
Viewpoint: Trump leverages RFK Jr.’s endorsement to rally support for his ‘radical deregulation agenda’
When [Robert F. Kennedy Jr.], the country’s most famous anti-vaccine activist, suspended his campaign to endorse Donald Trump, it [represented] ...
Part II: How bureaucratic infighting and dairy industry lobbying have undermined the federal response to the H5N1 bird flu outbreak
In early 2023, as news of H5N1 avian influenza (“bird flu”) spreading among dairy cows reached the White House, the ...
15 ‘skinny genes’ may be key to losing weight
The secret to losing weight could all be down to a combination of 14 ‘skinny genes’, a new study has ...
Following new Idaho law, doctors delayed the pelvic exam of a pregnant 13-year-old girl because they couldn’t locate her homeless mother
[Mom-to-be Aleah], 36 weeks pregnant, was having mild but frequent contractions.... In most cases, physician Caitlin Gustafson would have begun ...
Vegetable oils are often maligned as “industrial seed oils” that cause inflammation and oxidate damage. What does science say?
In the nutrition world, few topics are currently as polarizing as vegetable oils! While mainstream health guidelines typically advocate for ...
Part I: USDA’s dereliction in containing bird flu could cause the outbreak to escalate into a deadly epidemic
When dairy cows in Texas started falling ill last spring, alarm bells started to ring. Veterinarians had found feverish cows ...
GLP podcast: Psychedelics an overhyped depression cure? ‘Suicide pod’ used for the first time; Tuition-free medical school—blessing or curse?
A steady stream of studies and news stories has presented psychedelics as a game-changing therapy for depression. This may have ...
Loneliness epidemic: As we become more and more isolated, tech companies search for solutions
Despite being more connected than ever, we're pretty lonely right now. So lonely, in fact, that the World Health Organization ...
Podcast: Glyphosate doesn’t cause Celiac disease or alter gluten structure
Disinformation clouds the public understanding of science, especially technology in agriculture and medicine. So when a leading journal publishes false ...
Why are kindergarten vaccination rates falling?
U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates dipped [in 2023] and the proportion of children with exemptions rose to an all-time high, according ...
Photoacoustic imaging: Newly-developed scanner that produces 3-D images that show our blood vessels
It’s not the famous Star Trek tricorder but it’s close: researchers have developed a hand-held scanner that can generate highly ...
Supercentenarians: What are the limits of human life expectancy?
Life expectancy saw dramatic increases throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, driven by healthier diets, medical advances, and numerous other ...
Food is medicine? 4 reasons why we need to be cautious about jumping aboard the FIM movement
Food is Medicine (FIM) programs are gaining national attention and funding as a method to treat chronic food-related diseases by ...
Transcranial direct current stimulation — At-home headset that stimulates the brain to alleviate depression is in the works
A headset that can be worn at home to stimulate the brain and treat depression has passed an important research milestone. The tiny ...
Viewpoint: The U.S. Dietary Guidelines are broken. Here’s what needs to be done to fix it.
To address this [chronic disease] crisis, for children and adults alike, our response should be bipartisan. As former members [Janet ...
Viewpoint: Hurricane-caused drug and IV fluid shortages expose a vulnerability in U.S. supply chains. Here’s a solution.
The recent storms that ravaged Florida and other states affected more than homes and infrastructure. Hurricane Helene inflicted significant damage ...
Biological resilience: How aging disrupts our ability to bounce back from stress
Feel like it takes longer to recover from everything these days—whether it’s an injury or poor sleep? That’s the reality of ...
No needles: At home no shot flu vaccine approved, should be available next year
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first flu vaccine that people can administer to themselves at home. The ...
Americans’ average lifespan now sits at 78 years. Will we continue to live longer?
The oldest human on record, Jeanne Calment of France, lived to the age of 122. What are the odds that ...
From edible microrobot teeth cleaners to regenerating your teeth with a drug, the future of dentistry is poised to change
Imagine a world where you could regenerate a missing tooth with a single drug, and microrobots clean your teeth every ...
Video: What is the science behind aphrodisiacs?
Aphrodisiacs are substances like foods or supplements believed to increase sexual desire and pleasure. While many believe in their effects, ...
Miracle therapy or courting danger? Weight-loss drugs are being touted as a potential cure of dozens of disorders
Animal studies and analyses of electronic health records suggest that the latest wave of weight-loss drugs — known as glucagon-like ...
How do we know when we need to pee? It’s surprisingly complex — and can go awry as we age
You’re driving somewhere, eyes on the road, when you start to feel a tingling sensation in your lower abdomen. That ...
Why bottled water is a bad choice for your health and the environment
When it comes to getting your daily fill of water, the safest option is from a store-bought bottle, right? Well, ...
Doctor’s say a single concussion could dramatically raise a person’s risk of developing Parkinson’s. Bret Favre estimates he had “thousands” of them
Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre’s announcement that he has Parkinson’s disease is bringing renewed attention to the potential links between ...
