Health

Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development have critically examined the basis for a frequently cited figure: that people make more than 200 unconscious decisions about food every day. This figure has circulated in scientific publications, the media, and health promotion campaigns for nearly 20 years without ever... Read more

Within months of Pennsylvania's medical cannabis program adding anxiety as a qualifying condition, that diagnosis quickly rose to become the most common for cannabis certifications, according to a study by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and Johns Hopkins University. The study was published in Annals of Internal Medicine.... Read more

In Florida, adolescent handgun-carrying is increasing, while handgun-carrying in school, favorable attitudes toward handgun0carrying in school, and ease of handgun access are decreasing, according to a study published online July 7 in Pediatrics.... Read more

Two babies in Oregon became ill with lead poisoning after eating baby food from Target that had been previously recalled, Oregon health officials said.... Read more

Who is most likely to use 988, the national suicide and crisis lifeline launched on July 16, 2022?... Read more

Nearly half of cannabis flower products are inaccurately labeled when it comes to potency, with most showing they contain more THC than they really do. Meanwhile, labels on cannabis concentrates like oils and waxes tend to be accurate, with 96% shown to match what's inside.... Read more

"Are we stopping again already?" It's a familiar complaint on family road trips and one that's often aimed at women. From sitcoms to stand-up routines, the idea that women have smaller bladders has become a cultural punchline. But is it anatomically accurate?... Read more

The health of U.S. children has deteriorated over the past 17 years, with kids today more likely to have obesity, chronic diseases and mental health problems like depression, a new study says.... Read more

Researchers at the University of California San Diego have completed a landmark survey of more than 5,000 Californians to study the effects of Proposition 64: The Adult Use of Marijuana Act, which made recreational cannabis use legal for adults 21 years of age and older across the state in 2016.... Read more

Higher summer temperatures are resulting in more children seeking emergency care for heat-related illnesses, with nearly 1 in 5 needing hospitalization, according to new research from UT Southwestern Medical Center published in Academic Pediatrics.... Read more

In biomedical science, the immune system is described as a cellular defense network that identifies and neutralizes threats. In te ao Māori (the Māori worldview), it can be seen as a dynamic system of guardianship, known as te pūnaha awhikiri.... Read more

Salmonella cases in England are the highest they've been in a decade, according to recent UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) data. There was a 17% increase in cases observed from 2023 to 2024—culminating in 10,388 detected infections last year. Children and older adults accounted for around a fifth of cases.... Read more

The UK government has finally unveiled its much-anticipated ten-year Plan for improving England's health. It contains a long-overdue focus on prevention, after years of sidestepping by previous administrations.... Read more

There's long been evidence that what we eat can affect our risk of dementia, Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline as we age. But can any one diet actually keep the brain strong and lower dementia risk? Evidence suggests the so-called "Mind diet" might.... Read more

Britain's patients have revealed what they really want from their GPs—and it's far more than just a quick appointment.... Read more