In the wake of a leaked Supreme Court draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade, abortion access is set to be restricted further across…
Consumption of ultra-processed foods among teens reduced significantly during COVID-19
For the first time in the last 30 years, the consumption of ultra-processed foods among teenagers in the United States declined during the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Vitamin B12 deficiency: The ‘insidious’ symptom that can show up in your daily life
Dr Oscar Duke issues warning over ‘fizzy’ vitamins We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding…
Vitamin B12 deficiency: Four ‘often overlooked’ signs in the corners of your mouth
Dr Dawn Harper on signs of vitamin B12 and vitamin D deficiency We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and…
FACTBOX-Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 532.01 million, death toll at 6,717,673
(Reuters) – More than 532.01 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 6,717,673 have died, according to a…
Moderation may disrupt addictive nature of wireless mobile devices and adverse health outcomes
Encouraging moderation, balance and real-life engagement coupled with education may combat the overuse of wireless mobile devices and subsequent adverse health outcomes, according to research…
What I thought was a stomach bug ended up being a tumour the size of a pineapple
Deep in the Borneo rainforest, I was overcome with agonising stomach pains. This was 2013, and I was on my honeymoon. In the months prior, I had visited…
Schools teaching parents what to put in their children’s lunch to cut obesity
Parents are being taught how to pack their children’s lunchboxes by schools after researchers at Leeds University found that over 59 out of 60 packed…
US To Drop COVID Testing for International Air Travelers
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. The Biden administration will stop requiring international air travelers to prove…
Largest Study to Date Supports CRC Screening Before Age 50
Results of the largest study of screening colonoscopies in average-risk adults younger than age 50 provide strong support for lowering the screening age to 45…