Tobacco use shrinking despite industry efforts: WHO

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe number of adult tobacco users is steadily dropping, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, but warned that Big Tobacco was working hard to attract young p

Updated on: March 18,2024

Tobacco use shrinking despite industry efforts: WHO

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe number of adult tobacco users is steadily dropping, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, but warned that Big Tobacco was working hard to attract young p

Updated on:March 18,2024

Flu hangs on in US, fading in some areas and intensifying in others

by Mike StobbeA sign for flu and covid vaccinations is displayed at a pharmacy store in Palatine, Ill., Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023. The flu is hanging on in the U.S., intensifying in some areas of the

Updated on: March 16,2024

Flu hangs on in US, fading in some areas and intensifying in others

by Mike StobbeA sign for flu and covid vaccinations is displayed at a pharmacy store in Palatine, Ill., Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023. The flu is hanging on in the U.S., intensifying in some areas of the

Updated on:March 16,2024

Using free Wi-Fi to unravel the pandemic's impact on traditional wet markets in Hanoi

by The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical AgricultureDespite the rise of "modern" distribution channels (e.g., supermarkets, convenience stores),

Updated on: March 16,2024

Using free Wi-Fi to unravel the pandemic's impact on traditional wet markets in Hanoi

by The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical AgricultureDespite the rise of "modern" distribution channels (e.g., supermarkets, convenience stores),

Updated on:March 16,2024

Global health photographers navigate murky ethical waters for clients

by Public Library of ScienceCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGlobal health photography is often caught between photojournalistic intentions of accurately reflecting local communities and marketin

Updated on: March 18,2024

Global health photographers navigate murky ethical waters for clients

by Public Library of ScienceCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGlobal health photography is often caught between photojournalistic intentions of accurately reflecting local communities and marketin

Updated on:March 18,2024

Researchers think they know why sugar-free candy and gum gives some people gas

by UC DavisTaking antibiotics, combined with a high-fat diet, reduced the number of Clostridia gut microbes. Image generated with BioRender. Credit: UC Davis HealthResearchers at UC Davis have id

Updated on: March 26,2024

Researchers think they know why sugar-free candy and gum gives some people gas

by UC DavisTaking antibiotics, combined with a high-fat diet, reduced the number of Clostridia gut microbes. Image generated with BioRender. Credit: UC Davis HealthResearchers at UC Davis have id

Updated on:March 26,2024

A new year means new fitness goals. But options for people with disability are few and far between

by Leanne Hassett, Anne Tiedemann and Cathie Sherrington,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAround4.4 million Australians, or 18% of our population, live with disability. Th

Updated on: March 23,2024

A new year means new fitness goals. But options for people with disability are few and far between

by Leanne Hassett, Anne Tiedemann and Cathie Sherrington,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAround4.4 million Australians, or 18% of our population, live with disability. Th

Updated on:March 23,2024

Adding folic acid to table salt could prevent life-threatening birth defects

by Rob Spahr,Emory UniversityThe participants of an international study on the effectiveness of adding folic acid to iodized table salt in the prevention of serious birth defects hold containers

Updated on: March 19,2024

Adding folic acid to table salt could prevent life-threatening birth defects

by Rob Spahr,Emory UniversityThe participants of an international study on the effectiveness of adding folic acid to iodized table salt in the prevention of serious birth defects hold containers

Updated on:March 19,2024

As blizzards bear down, stay safe from carbon monoxide dangers

by Cara MurezWith blizzards and possible power outages threatening much of America this week, some dangers might not be immediately obvious: carbon monoxide poisoning, fires and electric shock."I

Updated on: March 14,2024

As blizzards bear down, stay safe from carbon monoxide dangers

by Cara MurezWith blizzards and possible power outages threatening much of America this week, some dangers might not be immediately obvious: carbon monoxide poisoning, fires and electric shock."I

Updated on:March 14,2024

Caring for the Alzheimer's caregivers

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Houston Andy & Barbara Gessner College of Nursing have published a systematic approa

Updated on: March 27,2024

Caring for the Alzheimer's caregivers

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Houston Andy & Barbara Gessner College of Nursing have published a systematic approa

Updated on:March 27,2024

US adults found to eat a meal's worth of calories in snacks each day

by Emily Caldwell,The Ohio State UniversityProportion of food sources of energy consumed during snacking occasions across levels of glycemic control. Credit:PLOS Global Public Health

Updated on: March 16,2024

US adults found to eat a meal's worth of calories in snacks each day

by Emily Caldwell,The Ohio State UniversityProportion of food sources of energy consumed during snacking occasions across levels of glycemic control. Credit:PLOS Global Public Health

Updated on:March 16,2024

Research reveals heat stress risks for construction workers

by Savannah Peat,University of New MexicoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOne of the first steps towards improving anything is awareness. Risks, dangers, and problems can often be resolved, as l

Updated on: March 24,2024

Research reveals heat stress risks for construction workers

by Savannah Peat,University of New MexicoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOne of the first steps towards improving anything is awareness. Risks, dangers, and problems can often be resolved, as l

Updated on:March 24,2024

Slip sliding away: Shield yourself from winter injury

by Dennis ThompsonA white winter landscape might look magical, but the cold and snow and ice can make even the simplest of tasks potentially dangerous."It's slip and fall season," said D

Updated on: March 16,2024

Slip sliding away: Shield yourself from winter injury

by Dennis ThompsonA white winter landscape might look magical, but the cold and snow and ice can make even the simplest of tasks potentially dangerous."It's slip and fall season," said D

Updated on:March 16,2024