Over one-third of boys and men in Canada and the United States know someone who uses anabolic-androgenic steroids

Controlled trial demonstrates higher non-heme iron absorption in vegans compared to omnivores, highlighting the physiological adaptations involved in iron metabolism in plant-based diets.

Lonely people may be more likely to have poor physical and mental health

Active video games with narrative through lines could benefit children with obesity, new research finds.

Children (10-16Y) are at a similar risk of dehydration and hyperthermia in extreme heat as adults, contradicting previous advice that children are more susceptible to heat-related illnesses

A new UK study shows people from many ethnic minority groups faced higher death rates and heart problems after COVID-19, even into the Omicron era.

Sleep duration and timing are associated with next-day physical activity: Insights from two large-scale wearable sensor studies | PNAS

Inflammation, considered a hallmark of aging, may not be a universal human experience, but may be a byproduct of industrialised lifestyles

Research found time restricted eating (TRE ) appeared to be a well-tolerated nutritional strategy for managing body weight without apparent adverse effects on overall sleep health and psychological well-being in both men and women regardless of the fasting-eating window implemented

Replacing a traditional carbohydrate-based bedtime snack with pistachios may reshape the gut microbiome in prediabetic adults

New research has shown how boys being overweight in early childhood or having chickenpox or another infectious disease in infancy may increase their risk of having chronic disease in later life

Cannabidiol and Liver Enzyme Level Elevations in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Clinical Trial

A massive study across 19 countries found that belief in conspiracies and distrust in government best predict COVID-19 vaccine refusal, more than fear of side effects or lack of curiosity.

Donald Trump's move to cut most of the US funding towards foreign humanitarian aid could cause more than 14 million additional deaths by 2030, according to research published in The Lancet medical journal.

Increasing plant diversity (≥30 plant foods/wk) reduced symptom burden, shifted the gut microbiome toward beneficial metabolite production, and resulted in a substantial reduction in potential renal acid load of 47% for adults with chronic kidney disease cross-over…

Loneliness dramatically increases a person's risk of depression and poor health

Malaria has been eliminated in Suriname, the first in the Amazon region

RFK Jr.’s health department calls Nature “junk science,” cancels subscriptions. The move comes after RFK Jr

Low-income Americans are less likely to challenge denials of their health insurance claims than those with household incomes above $50,000

Patients Discharged Against Medical Advice Impact Their Own Outcomes and the Health Care System

Major Aussie health company that employs 19,000 people COLLAPSES

Built a free breathing app to reduce anxiety, boost focus, and improve health — what do you think?

One Weekly Pill for People with Schizophrenia-Type Disorder

US state abortion bans increase costs and delay abortion care: Second-trimester abortions increased from 8% to 17%

Staying physically active may slow cognitive decline

Lifting weights secretes an age-defying myokine that keeps the body youthful

Heart attacks are no longer the leading cause of death in the US

Drinks made from quinoa are very healthy because they offer high-quality, easily digestible protein that contains all the essential amino acids your body needs, making them a better protein source than common grains like wheat or corn

Dads with poor mental health may be impacting the development of their kids

Body Fat Percentage Beats BMI in Predicting 15-Year Mortality Risk Among U.S. Adults Ages 20 to 49

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