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Americans still get most of their calories from ultra-processed foods, but consumption is trending down among both adults and children, official data showed Thursday.This post was originally published on this site

People living in the most advantaged areas of Australia tend to drink more alcohol. But people who live in the least advantaged areas suffer the most alcohol-related harms, such as dying from alcohol-related disease or […]

The UK government on Thursday announced plans to tighten rules on high-risk cosmetic procedures such as so-called Brazilian butt lifts amid a surge in such treatments.This post was originally published on this site

Misperceptions about nicotine abound. Nicotine is not the main cancer-causing component in cigarettes; still, many believe it is. Nicotine makes cigarettes addictive; many people believe it does not.This post was originally published on this site

Instant noodles are cheap, quick and comforting—often a go-to snack or meal for students, busy workers, families and anyone trying to stretch their grocery budget.This post was originally published on this site

The vaginal microbiome is a largely overlooked area of medicine that could dramatically improve outcomes for millions of women, concludes a new review published in Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology. The study was co-authored […]

A collaboration between researchers from the Center for Healthy Brain Aging (CHeBA) at UNSW Sydney and the Australian Catholic University (ACU) has found that living in walkable, green, and well-connected neighborhoods—especially those with access to […]

The deadly Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Harlem continues to spread, forcing residents to be hyper-vigilant and on the look-out for the flu-like symptoms associated with the illness.This post was originally published on this site

A landmark study led by researchers from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine), and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that women with a history of […]

From mouth taping to rope-assisted neck swinging, a viral social media trend is promoting extreme bedtime routines that claim to deliver perfect sleep—despite scant medical evidence and potential safety risks.This post was originally published on […]