New material may outperform current agents used in medical imaging

by Steve Lundeberg,Oregon State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientists at Oregon State University have filed a patent on a design for a new magnetic resonance imaging contrast agent wit

Updated on: March 19,2026

New material may outperform current agents used in medical imaging

by Steve Lundeberg,Oregon State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientists at Oregon State University have filed a patent on a design for a new magnetic resonance imaging contrast agent wit

Updated on:March 19,2026

Food fortification already prevents 7 billion nutrient gaps annually, but we could triple its impact

by Harrison Tasoff,University of California - Santa BarbaraCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFortifying staple foods with essential vitamins and minerals is a cheap and effective way to ensure that peo

Updated on: June 05,2026

Food fortification already prevents 7 billion nutrient gaps annually, but we could triple its impact

by Harrison Tasoff,University of California - Santa BarbaraCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFortifying staple foods with essential vitamins and minerals is a cheap and effective way to ensure that peo

Updated on:June 05,2026

Study finds outpatient dialysis program cuts emergency hospital visits in Texas

byAmerican Society of NephrologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe cost of emergency dialysis is estimated to be eight times that of in-center dialysis. A new study reveals that a transitional dial

Updated on: March 29,2026

Study finds outpatient dialysis program cuts emergency hospital visits in Texas

byAmerican Society of NephrologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe cost of emergency dialysis is estimated to be eight times that of in-center dialysis. A new study reveals that a transitional dial

Updated on:March 29,2026

Households using more of the most popular WIC food benefits stay in the program longer, study finds

by Alden Woods,University of WashingtonProportion of participants who discontinued special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children (WIC) by WIC food and by participant category

Updated on: March 12,2026

Households using more of the most popular WIC food benefits stay in the program longer, study finds

by Alden Woods,University of WashingtonProportion of participants who discontinued special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children (WIC) by WIC food and by participant category

Updated on:March 12,2026

Infant botulism in 10 US states linked to formula being recalled

by The Associated PressThe Food and Drug Administration seal is seen at the Hubert Humphrey Building Auditorium in Washington, April 22, 2025. Credit: AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, FileFederal and state

Updated on: March 15,2026

Infant botulism in 10 US states linked to formula being recalled

by The Associated PressThe Food and Drug Administration seal is seen at the Hubert Humphrey Building Auditorium in Washington, April 22, 2025. Credit: AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, FileFederal and state

Updated on:March 15,2026

Study challenges advice to avoid coffee for those with atrial fibrillation

byUniversity of California, San FranciscoCredit: CC0 Public DomainDrinking coffee can protect against atrial fibrillation (A-Fib), a common heart rhythm disorder that causes rapid, irregular heartbeat

Updated on: March 28,2026

Study challenges advice to avoid coffee for those with atrial fibrillation

byUniversity of California, San FranciscoCredit: CC0 Public DomainDrinking coffee can protect against atrial fibrillation (A-Fib), a common heart rhythm disorder that causes rapid, irregular heartbeat

Updated on:March 28,2026

Health policy experts identify promising strategies for providing health care to homeless people

by Greg Bruno,Rutgers UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOrganizations aiming to help homeless people with either housing or health care can be more effective when they form partnerships with

Updated on: March 08,2026

Health policy experts identify promising strategies for providing health care to homeless people

by Greg Bruno,Rutgers UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOrganizations aiming to help homeless people with either housing or health care can be more effective when they form partnerships with

Updated on:March 08,2026

Proposed policy calls for reduced nicotine levels in cigarettes

byMedical University of South CarolinaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) has endorsed a federal policy that would make cigarettes far less addictive.

Updated on: March 23,2026

Proposed policy calls for reduced nicotine levels in cigarettes

byMedical University of South CarolinaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) has endorsed a federal policy that would make cigarettes far less addictive.

Updated on:March 23,2026

Review links air pollution and Alzheimer's and offers a preventive plan

by Alzheimer's Research and Prevention FoundationCredit: Horst Joachims from PexelsA new peer-reviewed articlepublishedin theJournal of Alzheimer's Disease, by the Alzheimer's Research and

Updated on: March 28,2026

Review links air pollution and Alzheimer's and offers a preventive plan

by Alzheimer's Research and Prevention FoundationCredit: Horst Joachims from PexelsA new peer-reviewed articlepublishedin theJournal of Alzheimer's Disease, by the Alzheimer's Research and

Updated on:March 28,2026

Private health insurance costs are going up: A complete guide to coverage options

by Sarah GageCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPrivate health insurance premiums will be going up in 2026—in some cases, by a lot.Congressional Democrats and Republicans remain deadlocked on health car

Updated on: March 22,2026

Private health insurance costs are going up: A complete guide to coverage options

by Sarah GageCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPrivate health insurance premiums will be going up in 2026—in some cases, by a lot.Congressional Democrats and Republicans remain deadlocked on health car

Updated on:March 22,2026