Microbiology: Exploring the ethical challenges in microbiome research
A human rights activist and a group of anthropologists and human biologists are casting a critical lens on the way that microbiome research is conducted with Indigenous peoples....
Horrible things sugar does to your health
Sugar is everywhere, not only in desserts, doughnuts, candies, and cereals but is added into many foods that are not even sweet such as sauces, condiments, canned vegetables,...
Almond enriched diet lowers cardiovascular risk factors
Vascular dysfunction is one of the major causes of cardiovascular (CV) mortality and increases with age. Vascular dysfunction is a disorder of the vascular system characterized by poor...
Researchers find new health benefits of jogging
Researchers find new health benefits of jogging, according to a recent study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC). Short jogs can help in...
Walgreens vaccine appointment: How to Schedule Your Second Booster Shot
A second COVID-19 booster shot is now recommended for certain individuals. This fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine series, or fifth dose for people with immunocompromised conditions, will...
Kids pack on the pounds during summer break
While summer vacation may mean freedom from books and teachers to school children, it also brings with it an increased risk of excessive weight gain, according to a...
Study: Robotic surgery for improved cancer care
Robot-assisted surgery used to perform bladder cancer removal and reconstruction enables patients to recover far more quickly and spend significantly (20 per cent) less time in hospital, concludes...
After puberty, caffeine affects boys and girls differently
Previous studies have shown that caffeine – a stimulant found in coffee, soda and energy drinks – increases blood pressure and decreases heart rate in children, adults and...
Researchers examine the impact of herpesviruses on Prediabetes
Young adults with higher than normal blood sugar levels that signal prediabetes were more likely to be hospitalized for heart attack compared to their peers with normal blood...
Delinquent teens more likely to meet violent deaths as adults
Delinquent youth are at a significantly higher risk for violent death as adults, according to a study published in the June 16 online journal Pediatrics. The Northwestern University...