• Lights Out for Junk Food Ads: A New Dawn in Children’s Health0

    Have you ever wondered why the fight against childhood obesity seems to be a never-ending battle? The answer might lie in the seemingly innocuous advertising that bombards our screens daily. This week, the government has taken a bold step to change this narrative with a new watershed policy aimed at curbing junk food advertisements before

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  • The Silent Spread: Unraveling the Airborne Threat of New H5N1 Strains0

    How significant is the threat posed by the evolving H5N1 avian flu strains? This is a question that has taken on renewed urgency following a recent study from the Erasmus University Medical Center in the Netherlands. In a revealing exploration published in Nature Microbiology, researchers utilized ferrets to probe the transmission potential of these viral

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  • Demystifying the Digital Diet: How to Feed Your Mind with Quality Information0

    In a world where information is as abundant as grains of sand on a beach, how do we know we’re getting the nutritional equivalent of a balanced meal rather than a supermarket shelf full of empty calories? As a registered dietitian who pivoted to health journalism, I’ve often marveled at the similarities between choosing the

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  • The Quest for a Long-Lasting Whooping Cough Vaccine: A Conversation with the Future of Immunization0

    Whooping cough — once a feared 19th-century killer — is staging a worrying comeback. With the specter of waning vaccine protection hovering over us, the race is on for a more enduring solution. But what exactly is driving this resurgence, and how close are we to finding a vaccine that stands the test of time?

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  • Common Diabetes Medication Slows Brain Aging in Monkeys

    Common Diabetes Medication Slows Brain Aging in Monkeys0

    Author: Elias Boucher Metformin: The Unexpected Guardian Against Brain Aging? Ever heard of a diabetes drug doing magic beyond its primary purpose? The buzz is all about metformin, a medication traditionally prescribed for type 2 diabetes, which might just turn out to be a surprising new guardian against brain aging. Intrigued? Let’s dive into the

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  • Why chocolate might not be behind your acne

    Why chocolate might not be behind your acne0

    Author: Evelyn Hart Title: Debunking the Chocolate-Acne Myth: What Really Triggers Your Breakouts? Chocolate lovers, rejoice! The long-held belief that chocolate causes acne is being called into question. But if chocolate isn’t the culprit, what is? Let’s dive into this complex topic to uncover the reality behind diet and acne, and along the way, I’ll

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