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A hidden health crisis following natural disasters: Mold growth in homes
After returning from what felt like the best internship of her life, Danae Daniels was excited to unwind and settle... Read more -
A retail approach nudges healthier choices in food relief
A University of Adelaide study, conducted in collaboration with Foodbank SA & NT, has demonstrated that strategies supermarkets commonly use... Read more -
Pesticides and other common chemical pollutants are toxic to 'good' gut bacteria, lab-based screening indicates
A large-scale laboratory screening of human-made chemicals has identified 168 chemicals that are toxic to bacteria found in the healthy... Read more -
Five things to know about staying cool in the heat
Australia is no stranger to hot weather, and Griffith University researchers have compiled five handy things to be aware of... Read more -
Study suggests that many older women use sex toys to promote orgasm, which may promote positive health outcomes
Although research on sexuality in older adults has been growing in recent years, most of the studies are focused on... Read more -
Reconciliation without accountability is just talk, especially when it comes to Indigenous health
Canada's latest auditor general's report reveals an uncomfortable truth: billions of dollars and countless commitments later, the federal government still... Read more -
Evaluating the effectiveness of a state-level SNAP incentive program
When Eat Well, Be Well was launched in Rhode Island in January 2024, it was the first program of its... Read more -
Alternative sweetener sorbitol linked to liver disease
Sweeteners such as aspartame, found in Equal packets, sucralose (Splenda), or sugar alcohols are often seen as healthier alternatives to... Read more -
From blood sugar to gut bacteria, how beans can improve your health
Celebrity chefs Jamie Oliver, Hugh Fearnley‑Whittingstall and Tom Kerridge have backed a new campaign that is putting the spotlight on... Read more -
How to enjoy holiday meals without feeling stuffed all day
Holiday meals have a way of sneaking up on party-goers. One bite of stuffing leads to a spoonful of potatoes…... Read more -
More people are addicted to marijuana, but fewer of them are seeking help, experts say
Megan Feller smoked pot several times a day and couldn't eat, sleep or function without it. But at the time,... Read more -
New female crash dummy aims to make cars safer for women
For decades, car safety tests were built around the body of an average man from the 1970s. Now, federal officials... Read more -
ACP says managed care strategies should focus on improving health outcomes
Managed care strategies employed by insurance plans should have the goal of improving health outcomes for patients rather than focusing... Read more -
Complaints about gaps in Medicare Advantage networks are common: Federal enforcement is rare
Along with the occasional aches and pains, growing older can bring surprise setbacks and serious diseases. Longtime relationships with doctors... Read more -
Twin sisters cheese recall linked to E. coli infections
Several raw milk cheeses from a Washington creamery are being recalled after links to E. coli infections in two states.... Read more
