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Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has stirred debate by calling the familiar five-a-day message “a lie”. Speaking to the Times, he argued that the real health benefits of fruit and vegetables only start to add up […]

Contaminated metal at an industrial site in Indonesia may be the source of radioactive material that led to massive recalls of imported frozen shrimp, international nuclear safety officials say, as efforts are underway to halt […]

Michelle Newmark has tried—and failed—a couple times to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine.This post was originally published on this site

The environment we grow up in plays a critical role in shaping our lifelong health. The exposome refers to the totality of environmental exposures from conception onward, including factors such as air pollution, nutrition, stress, […]

Anita Paulsen is a nurse and sexologist. She recently defended her doctoral thesis on sexual health communication after gynecological cancer. Through her work and research, she has met many cancer survivors who miss the intimacy […]

More than one billion people are living with mental health disorders, according to new data released by the World Health Organization (WHO), with conditions such as anxiety and depression inflicting immense human and economic tolls. […]

As we get older, our muscle strength slowly declines—increasing our risk of falls, injuries, and loss of independence. In particular, we rely on our lower body strength for many essential daily activities such as walking […]

From images of fruit to claims of being “sugar-free,” baby foods often feature misleading claims aimed at convincing parents the products are a healthy choice, new research shows.This post was originally published on this site

There is a common misconception that legionella is only found in air conditioners and water towers, however, Griffith University research has found people are likely exposed to the bacteria through other sources, including through soil.This […]

Few people with high blood pressure were using salt substitutes, even though they are a simple and effective way to lower sodium intake and manage blood pressure, according to preliminary research presented at the American […]