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The start of deer hunting season in the US—when firearms and ammunition are more available in certain states—is associated with increases in both hunting and non-hunting-related firearm incidents, including violent crime and suicide, finds a […]

Republican governors in Arkansas and Indiana are asking the federal government for permission to ban soda and candy purchases with food stamps.This post was originally published on this site

The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) was 32.2 per 1,000 children aged 8 years across 16 sites in the United States in 2022, according to research published in the April 17 issue of the […]

Citronellol, a rose-scented compound commonly found in cosmetics and household products, has long been considered safe. However, a Korean research team has, for the first time, identified its potential to cause neurotoxicity when excessively exposed.This […]

In a move sparking debate across the nutrition policy landscape, several states are exploring restrictions on how Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits can be used. U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy […]

Teenage girls who avoid meat in favor of a plant-based diet are at higher risk of developing an iron deficiency, according to our latest research.This post was originally published on this site

In a new study of people with long-term vegan diets, most ate an adequate amount of total daily protein, but a significant proportion did not meet required levels of the amino acids lysine and leucine. […]

High levels of physical activity may mitigate brain loss in adults and help maintain long-term cognitive health, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center report in a study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology.This post […]

Fermentation is a process where microorganisms like bacteria and yeast work together to break down complex carbohydrates and protein into simpler, more digestible forms.This post was originally published on this site

We’ve long known that environmental factors—from humidity and temperature to trace chemical vapors—can influence how pathogens, such as viruses, bacteria and fungi, behave once released into the air. These tiny droplets of respiratory fluid, or […]