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

Progress in reducing child and adolescent mortality has slowed since 2015, analysis finds

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGlobal progress in reducing preventable deaths among newborn babies, children, and adolescents has slowed substantially since 2015, and many

Updated on: August 01,2026

Progress in reducing child and adolescent mortality has slowed since 2015, analysis finds

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGlobal progress in reducing preventable deaths among newborn babies, children, and adolescents has slowed substantially since 2015, and many

Updated on:August 01,2026

Study offers new evidence on role of health crises in driving housing instability and homelessness

byColumbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMajor health events increase the risk of housing instability and homelessness among Medicaid enrollees, acc

Updated on: August 06,2026

Study offers new evidence on role of health crises in driving housing instability and homelessness

byColumbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMajor health events increase the risk of housing instability and homelessness among Medicaid enrollees, acc

Updated on:August 06,2026

Can you really drain your lymphatic system, and should you?

by Belinda Thompson, Louise Koelmeyer,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDid you know your body has an inbuilt sewerage system? It's called the lymphatic system, and is acrucial part

Updated on: July 31,2026

Can you really drain your lymphatic system, and should you?

by Belinda Thompson, Louise Koelmeyer,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDid you know your body has an inbuilt sewerage system? It's called the lymphatic system, and is acrucial part

Updated on:July 31,2026

Fungus threatens food and human health, researchers argue

byUniversity of ManchesterCredit: The image was created with AI; University of ManchesterA looming public health crisis may be spreading from Britain's fields to its hospitals, experts—which inclu

Updated on: August 07,2026

Fungus threatens food and human health, researchers argue

byUniversity of ManchesterCredit: The image was created with AI; University of ManchesterA looming public health crisis may be spreading from Britain's fields to its hospitals, experts—which inclu

Updated on:August 07,2026

Over one-third of U.S. adults report more than one sunburn in previous 12 months

by Elana GotkineMore than one-third of U.S. adults report at least one sunburn during the previous 12 months, according to researchpublishedin the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and PreventionMorbid

Updated on: August 10,2026

Over one-third of U.S. adults report more than one sunburn in previous 12 months

by Elana GotkineMore than one-third of U.S. adults report at least one sunburn during the previous 12 months, according to researchpublishedin the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and PreventionMorbid

Updated on:August 10,2026

Phone calls from a pharmacist could help people achieve healthy cholesterol, say researchers

byBritish Heart FoundationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRegular follow-up calls from a pharmacist can help people lower their "bad" (LDL) cholesterol by reminding them to take their medi

Updated on: August 07,2026

Phone calls from a pharmacist could help people achieve healthy cholesterol, say researchers

byBritish Heart FoundationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRegular follow-up calls from a pharmacist can help people lower their "bad" (LDL) cholesterol by reminding them to take their medi

Updated on:August 07,2026

FDA wants more information from food makers on new food chemicals

By Ellyn VohnoutkaFor decades, food manufacturers have been able to decide which food chemicals were safe enough to add to their products based on general government guidelines.Now, the U.S. Food and

Updated on: September 02,2026

FDA wants more information from food makers on new food chemicals

By Ellyn VohnoutkaFor decades, food manufacturers have been able to decide which food chemicals were safe enough to add to their products based on general government guidelines.Now, the U.S. Food and

Updated on:September 02,2026

Mediterranean-style eating tailored for the Southeast can support weight loss and improve diet quality

By Brittany PhillipsCredit: Sydney Troxell from PexelsParticipants who followed a Mediterranean-style plan tailored for the Southeast not only kept weight off but also ate better in ways that may help

Updated on: September 16,2026

Mediterranean-style eating tailored for the Southeast can support weight loss and improve diet quality

By Brittany PhillipsCredit: Sydney Troxell from PexelsParticipants who followed a Mediterranean-style plan tailored for the Southeast not only kept weight off but also ate better in ways that may help

Updated on:September 16,2026

Sweden health agency tells parents to put down phones

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSweden's public health agency on Monday called on parents to put their phones away when spending time with their children.The Public Health Agency of Sweden said

Updated on: August 04,2026

Sweden health agency tells parents to put down phones

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSweden's public health agency on Monday called on parents to put their phones away when spending time with their children.The Public Health Agency of Sweden said

Updated on:August 04,2026