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Older adults in Japanese New Towns rely on local health and amenity facilities
In Asian countries, New Towns (NTs) have a design gap between theory and practice from the viewpoint of self-containment. In... Read more -
More research needed to prepare people with mental illness for menopause
Few studies examine how people living with a mental illness may be best prepared for the menopause transition, considering both... Read more -
Research shows successful snus cessation leads to increased body weight, blood pressure
The use and marketing of nicotine snus, which does not contain tobacco, is increasing in the UK, the US, Sweden,... Read more -
US suspends live animal imports amid screwworm outbreak in Mexico
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has temporarily halted the import of live cattle, horses and bison from Mexico.... Read more -
Your kitchen: Cooking, conversation and hand injuries
The kitchen is the room that tends to be the center of many gatherings with family and friends. It's also... Read more -
Symptoms of androgen excess in women are too often being overlooked, or dismissed as 'just cosmetic'
Acne that won't go away. Hair thinning at the crown. Unwanted facial hair, unpredictable periods, mood swings and weight gain.... Read more -
Caveman method skincare: How neglecting skincare completely can give you 'cornflake' build-up
Social media has done it again—this time reviving a minimalist skincare trend known as the caveman method. Think of it... Read more -
It's wild mushroom season in Australia: How to stay safe and avoid poisoning
A number of Australian states, including New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia, have issued warnings in recent weeks about... Read more -
Majority of consumers perceive seed oils as safe, but health concerns rise
Most consumers are somewhat familiar with seed oils, but overall, they feel unsure or neutral about common claims regarding the... Read more -
Feelings of frailty can set in as early as age 40
Loneliness, feeling older than your age and a negative attitude to aging are all associated with early stages of frailty,... Read more -
What the EPA's partial rollback of the 'forever chemical' drinking water rule means
On Wednesday, the Environmental Protection Agency announced plans to weaken limits on some harmful "forever chemicals" in drinking water roughly... Read more -
Pandemic accord, tightened budget on menu at big WHO meet
Next week promises to be a crucial one for the World Health Organization, with member states coming together in Geneva... Read more -
A new dental flosser enables at-home stress monitoring
Over time, stress and anxiety can build to a point where life's challenges become overwhelming and cause physical effects.... Read more -
Is it time to redefine the public health workforce? New research proposes a broader, more inclusive approach
As the U.S. continues to face complex public health challenges, a new paper published by a researcher at Columbia University... Read more -
Rates of fentanyl nonfatal overdose ED visits rose through third quarter of 2023
From 2020 to 2023, there was an increase in the rates of fentanyl-involved nonfatal overdose emergency department visits, according to... Read more
