The 12 ways Christmas wrecks your sleep—and how to fix it

by Clare Anderson,The ConversationCredit: Any Lane from PexelsChristmas is supposed to be restful, yet somehow it ends up being one of the worst times of year for sleep. Between late nights, travel, o

Updated on: March 30,2026

The 12 ways Christmas wrecks your sleep—and how to fix it

by Clare Anderson,The ConversationCredit: Any Lane from PexelsChristmas is supposed to be restful, yet somehow it ends up being one of the worst times of year for sleep. Between late nights, travel, o

Updated on:March 30,2026

More children, shorter lifespan? Clear evidence from the Great Finnish Famine

byUniversity of GroningenIllustration of a woman carrying a child in her arms. Credit: Nynke WemerScientific theory predicts that having more offspring leads to a shorter life span, including in human

Updated on: March 18,2026

More children, shorter lifespan? Clear evidence from the Great Finnish Famine

byUniversity of GroningenIllustration of a woman carrying a child in her arms. Credit: Nynke WemerScientific theory predicts that having more offspring leads to a shorter life span, including in human

Updated on:March 18,2026

How cranberries can be a Christmas cracker for health this festive season

by Dipa Kamdar,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainFrom festive sauces to brightly colored juices, cranberries have long been part of our diets. Beyond their tart flavor and seasonal appeal, thes

Updated on: March 13,2026

How cranberries can be a Christmas cracker for health this festive season

by Dipa Kamdar,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainFrom festive sauces to brightly colored juices, cranberries have long been part of our diets. Beyond their tart flavor and seasonal appeal, thes

Updated on:March 13,2026

Hearing and vision tests drop in residential care

byUniversity of OtagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOlder New Zealanders in residential care have inadequate access to vision and hearing tests, according to new University of Otago—Ōtākou Whakaihu

Updated on: March 10,2026

Hearing and vision tests drop in residential care

byUniversity of OtagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOlder New Zealanders in residential care have inadequate access to vision and hearing tests, according to new University of Otago—Ōtākou Whakaihu

Updated on:March 10,2026

Heavy menstruation common among teenage girls—questionnaire can reveal risk of iron deficiency

by Tove Smeds,Lund UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMore than half of teenage girls experienced heavy bleeding and 40% had an iron deficiency. The research, led by Lund University in Sweden,

Updated on: March 11,2026

Heavy menstruation common among teenage girls—questionnaire can reveal risk of iron deficiency

by Tove Smeds,Lund UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMore than half of teenage girls experienced heavy bleeding and 40% had an iron deficiency. The research, led by Lund University in Sweden,

Updated on:March 11,2026

Global food systems driving twin crises of obesity and global warming, says review

byFrontiersCredit: CC0 Public DomainA major review inFrontiers in Sciencehighlights how tackling unsustainable food systems—reflected by our changing food environment—is urgent for both health and cli

Updated on: March 04,2026

Global food systems driving twin crises of obesity and global warming, says review

byFrontiersCredit: CC0 Public DomainA major review inFrontiers in Sciencehighlights how tackling unsustainable food systems—reflected by our changing food environment—is urgent for both health and cli

Updated on:March 04,2026

Pre-school health program does not improve children's diet or physical activity, prompting call for policy changes

byUniversity of BristolPreschoolers having lunch. Credit: University of BristolA pre-school diet and physical activity program does not improve children's calorie intake or overall physical activi

Updated on: March 21,2026

Pre-school health program does not improve children's diet or physical activity, prompting call for policy changes

byUniversity of BristolPreschoolers having lunch. Credit: University of BristolA pre-school diet and physical activity program does not improve children's calorie intake or overall physical activi

Updated on:March 21,2026

Half of US adults resolve to start a new diet in 2026

by Physicians Committee for Responsible MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNearly half of U.S. adults say starting a new diet is one of their New Year's resolutions, according to a new Phys

Updated on: March 06,2026

Half of US adults resolve to start a new diet in 2026

by Physicians Committee for Responsible MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNearly half of U.S. adults say starting a new diet is one of their New Year's resolutions, according to a new Phys

Updated on:March 06,2026

FDA warns 18 websites for selling fake Botox linked to injuries

by I. EdwardsU.S. regulators have issued warnings to 18 websites that were selling fake or unapproved versions of Botox and similar wrinkle-relaxing injections.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (F

Updated on: February 24,2026

FDA warns 18 websites for selling fake Botox linked to injuries

by I. EdwardsU.S. regulators have issued warnings to 18 websites that were selling fake or unapproved versions of Botox and similar wrinkle-relaxing injections.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (F

Updated on:February 24,2026

Study links ultra-processed food intake to prediabetes in young adults

byKeck School of Medicine of USCCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMore than half of calories consumed in the United States come from ultra-processed foods (UPFs), items like fast food and packaged sna

Updated on: March 30,2026

Study links ultra-processed food intake to prediabetes in young adults

byKeck School of Medicine of USCCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMore than half of calories consumed in the United States come from ultra-processed foods (UPFs), items like fast food and packaged sna

Updated on:March 30,2026