Health

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 at seven, eight or even 11 portions a day.... Read more

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 more U.S.-bound shipments.... Read more

Michelle Newmark has tried—and failed—a couple times to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine.... Read more

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, and social context.... Read more

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 in their lives.... Read more

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. While many countries have bolstered their mental health policies and programs, greater investment and action... Read more

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 and climbing stairs. Strength training can help offset the weakening of muscles, but not everyone... Read more

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.... Read more

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.... Read more

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 Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2025, held in Baltimore, September 4–7, 2025.... Read more

As obesity in America continues to rise at alarming rates, researchers are finding that diet and exercise are not the only driving factors. A new scientific review from UCLA Health explains how stress, hardship and other social challenges can reshape a person's gut bacteria and brain performance in ways that... Read more

As protein-rich diets become increasingly popular, a new study suggests that categorizing dietary proteins as either animal- or plant-based fails to effectively capture the source-specific differences in their composition, digestive efficiency and accessibility to the gut microbiota.... Read more

If UC Berkeley's Wenjun Zhang has her way, no one will ever have to brush or floss again.... Read more

Compassionate release, or medical parole, describes a legal pathway for people who are incarcerated to be released because of severe illness. Almost every state has policies overseeing the release of individuals who are medically vulnerable, which includes a terminal diagnosis of less than six to 18 months. While these laws... Read more

A new study led by CUNY SPH researchers suggests physicians were the most trusted public health messengers during the 2024 H5N1 avian influenza outbreak in the United States, surpassing institutional sources like the CDC, state or local health departments, or even family and friends. The research is published in the... Read more