Fortifying bouillon could reduce malnutrition in West Africa
In September, the Nigerian government made an important change to its food fortification program to date—a set of standards ...
Daily cannabis use linked to public health burden
A new study analyzes the disease burden and the risk factors for severity among people who suffer from a condition called ...
Study reveals activity of navtemadlin in glioblastoma, points to possible treatment improvements
Glioblastoma is the most aggressive and most common malignant brain cancer in adults. It is currently treated with surgery, ...
Manila neighborhood puts bounty on dengue-carrying mosquitoes
Residents in a central Manila neighborhood lined up Wednesday, as dengue cases spike nationwide, to collect a bounty—one peso ...
Tiny gene could hold key to treating malignant cardiac arrhythmia
Cardiac arrhythmias affect millions across the world and are responsible for a fifth of all deaths in the Netherlands.
About 740,000 global deaths from suicide occur annually—that's one death every 43 seconds
About 740,000 suicides are reported annually: that's one death on average every 43 seconds, one of the many disturbing ...
Blood test could identify expectant mothers at risk of preterm delivery
A research team from Sinai Health and the University of Toronto has identified a way to determine which mothers are more ...
Perceived discrimination is associated with differences in gene expression
A strong perception of experiencing discrimination correlates with differences in human gene expression by race and sex.
Obesity surgery tourism—only approved centers should be carrying out recognized procedures, say researchers
Obesity surgery (also known as bariatric and metabolic surgery) is one of the most common reasons people engage in so-called ...
Key immune differences that make one West African ethnic group less susceptible to malaria identified
A team of researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi has uncovered how genetic and lifestyle factors influence immune responses to malaria ...
'Healthy' vitamin B12 levels not enough to ward off neuro decline: Experts call for new recommendations for older adults
Meeting the minimum requirement for vitamin B12, needed to make DNA, red blood cells and nerve tissue, may not actually be ...
Australian women will soon be eligible for a menopause health check—here's what to expect
The federal government has recently pledged to create a new Medicare rebate for menopause health assessments. It's due to be ...