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The federal government is clawing back $11.4 billion in COVID funding, a move that could affect local and state public health efforts across the country.This post was originally published on this site

The microorganisms in our intestines play an important role in many bodily processes, from digestion to emotions, and are a key factor in our overall health. A number of modern diseases could be traced to […]

Those who start work earlier express more discomfort with the seasonal time change. This is the main conclusion of a study that the lecturers at the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC) and the University […]

Dozens of research projects focused on LGBTQ health have been canceled by the U.S. government, alarming scientists who say the move will harm public health and slow scientific progress.This post was originally published on this […]

From watermelon stomach to chocolate cysts, you might wonder why doctors decided to name some ailments after foods—after all, it’s enough to put you off your dinner.This post was originally published on this site

Black babies and children are more than twice as likely to die as white kids, and that gap has grown since the 1950s, a new study says.This post was originally published on this site

Seed oils have recently come under heavy scrutiny but consuming them in moderation does not present a major health risk, according to Northeastern University experts.This post was originally published on this site

New research from the University of Wollongong (UOW) has found that a diet rich in diverse plant foods can significantly benefit people living with chronic kidney disease (CKD).This post was originally published on this site

Exclusive or longer duration of breastfeeding (at least six months) is associated with reduced odds of developmental delays, according to a study published online March 24 in JAMA Network Open.This post was originally published on […]

Around 50% of Australian young people have engaged in choking, or strangulation, during sex. This practice involves one person putting pressure on the neck of another, restricting breathing or blood flow (or both).This post was […]