Olympic Truce: ‘Humanity can find common ground through sport’
© IOC/Francesco Scaccianoce The Milano Cortina Olympic…
Doctors reveal troubling signs in early flu trends, warn of ‘unusually bad’ season
This year’s flu season is already raising alarms among public health officials and infectious disease experts. According to the BBC, the U.K.’s National Health Service (NHS)…
‘Bacteria pill’ could replace colonoscopy for gut diseases, makers say
Microspheres that sense gastrointestinal disease are suspended in solution (L), and then attracted to the…
In the Amazon, a school becomes a beacon of climate resilience
UN News/Felipe de Carvalho With flood- and…
First-ever human case of rare bird flu strain confirmed in western US
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed that a resident of Grays Harbor County is the first person in the U.S. known to be infected with the H5N5 strain…
HBO’s ‘The White Lotus’ doubled Internet searches for lorazepam
Jason Isaacs and Parker Posey appear in HBO's "The White Lotus." A new study found Internet searches for…
Deadly overnight attack in Ukraine condemned by senior UN officials
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Common spice may beat depression and boost sexual health, doctor says
One specific spice could function as a natural antidepressant, an expert says. Saffron, found in popular foods and drinks like paella and herbal teas, has shown promise for…
Researchers find unexpected bacteria deposits in brain tumors
Unexpected deposits of bacteria have been found inside brain tumors, apparently affecting how the cancers…
Take a hike: Maine school trades detention for fresh air and exercise
A high school in Maine is ditching detention in favor of disciplinary hikes. As part of its "detention hikes" program, Morse High School in Bath, Maine, is offering students…
Gut imbalance may be driving America’s food allergy epidemic, experts warn
With over 32 million Americans battling food allergies, health advocates and officials are looking for the root cause — which includes looking into microbiomes. The Food…
Pop culture embraces smoking as ‘cool’ again — and Gen Z youth are watching
Gen Z — largely comprised of middle- and high-school students — reported the lowest smoking rates on record in 2024, according to CDC and FDA data, but that trend may be in…
Snake urine may lead to better kidney stone, gout treatments
Urine from snakes and lizards could lead to the development of better treatments for kidney stones and…
Popular diabetes drug could block exercise benefits, new study warns
A common diabetes drug could dampen some of the key benefits of exercise, a new study has found. Researchers from Rutgers University discovered that adults who took metformin,…
Daily self-hypnosis sessions may ease hot flashes during menopause
Daily audio self-hypnosis sessions may reduce the frequency and intensity of hot flashes during menopause…
Not all fiber is created equal; doctors share which kinds truly support longevity
Fiber is known to be a crucial part of a healthy diet, promoting fullness and gut health. As trends like "fibermaxxing" make high-fiber eating more popular, understanding the…