Could violence prevention programs decrease tobacco use among teens? Yes, research suggests

byBrown UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOne way to lower smoking rates among teens may be to address their exposure to violence, as an analysis by public health researchers at Brown Univer

Updated on: August 04,2026

Could violence prevention programs decrease tobacco use among teens? Yes, research suggests

byBrown UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOne way to lower smoking rates among teens may be to address their exposure to violence, as an analysis by public health researchers at Brown Univer

Updated on:August 04,2026

A good night's sleep begins with healthy gut bacteria. Here's how to look after yours

by Sara Uceda Gutiérrez, Manuel Reiriz Rojas,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's no accident that we spend a third of our lives asleep. It is essential to our health, and even an

Updated on: July 30,2026

A good night's sleep begins with healthy gut bacteria. Here's how to look after yours

by Sara Uceda Gutiérrez, Manuel Reiriz Rojas,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's no accident that we spend a third of our lives asleep. It is essential to our health, and even an

Updated on:July 30,2026

When to rescue food and when to chuck it out, according to a nutritionist

by Emma Beckett,The ConversationCredit: Louis Hansel/PexelsGot some brown bananas on the counter, or soggy salad in the fridge? If so, you're not alone.Research showson average, Australian househo

Updated on: August 09,2026

When to rescue food and when to chuck it out, according to a nutritionist

by Emma Beckett,The ConversationCredit: Louis Hansel/PexelsGot some brown bananas on the counter, or soggy salad in the fridge? If so, you're not alone.Research showson average, Australian househo

Updated on:August 09,2026

Overdoing skincare in adolescence can do more harm than good, says dermatologist

by Balázs Csizmadia, Semmelweis UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMore and more teenagers are using cosmetics intended for adults that contain active ingredients — yet overdoing skin care at

Updated on: August 05,2026

Overdoing skincare in adolescence can do more harm than good, says dermatologist

by Balázs Csizmadia, Semmelweis UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMore and more teenagers are using cosmetics intended for adults that contain active ingredients — yet overdoing skin care at

Updated on:August 05,2026

Poor sleep threatens health, society and the economy

by Anna Tipping,Jülich Research CentreThe structure of the One Sleep Health framework. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2026.102828An increasing number of people are suffering f

Updated on: August 06,2026

Poor sleep threatens health, society and the economy

by Anna Tipping,Jülich Research CentreThe structure of the One Sleep Health framework. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2026.102828An increasing number of people are suffering f

Updated on:August 06,2026

What is 'clean eating' and how can it affect well-being?

by Gemma Sharp,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA nutritious diet is one of the key ways to stay physically and mentally fit.Research suggestsit may reduce your risk of developing vari

Updated on: July 17,2026

What is 'clean eating' and how can it affect well-being?

by Gemma Sharp,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA nutritious diet is one of the key ways to stay physically and mentally fit.Research suggestsit may reduce your risk of developing vari

Updated on:July 17,2026

Unsafe food kills 1.5 mn people a year worldwide: WHO

Credit: El'bataky photos from PexelsFood contaminated with harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites or chemicals kills 1.5 million people worldwide each year, with young children worst hit, the World

Updated on: July 13,2026

Unsafe food kills 1.5 mn people a year worldwide: WHO

Credit: El'bataky photos from PexelsFood contaminated with harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites or chemicals kills 1.5 million people worldwide each year, with young children worst hit, the World

Updated on:July 13,2026

It may not just be what's in ultra-processed foods, but how they're made

by Genevieve Rajewski,Tufts University"Addressing structural and policy-related barriers to accessing fresh and minimally processed foods remains critical for promoting dietary changes that impro

Updated on: July 07,2026

It may not just be what's in ultra-processed foods, but how they're made

by Genevieve Rajewski,Tufts University"Addressing structural and policy-related barriers to accessing fresh and minimally processed foods remains critical for promoting dietary changes that impro

Updated on:July 07,2026

'We need to rethink what is safe when it comes to parental alcohol use,' say experts

by Gaute Bugge Drangsholt,University of AgderCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain"Every time you drink heavily, even if you do so infrequently, it can affect your role as a parent," says docto

Updated on: July 04,2026

'We need to rethink what is safe when it comes to parental alcohol use,' say experts

by Gaute Bugge Drangsholt,University of AgderCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain"Every time you drink heavily, even if you do so infrequently, it can affect your role as a parent," says docto

Updated on:July 04,2026

Sunny days get preschoolers moving, while cold clouds cut activity by 15 minutes: Study

by Anna Björklund,Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSunshine, heat, cold and rain all play a role in how active preschool children are during the day, according to a new study from

Updated on: August 09,2026

Sunny days get preschoolers moving, while cold clouds cut activity by 15 minutes: Study

by Anna Björklund,Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSunshine, heat, cold and rain all play a role in how active preschool children are during the day, according to a new study from

Updated on:August 09,2026