Egypt says all its frozen and fresh strawberries are Hepatitis A free
Egypt’s reaction to the Hepatitis A outbreak in the United States that has been sourced to frozen strawberries exported from the Middle Eastern nation may not be any more meaningful than its...
A complete guide to choosing magnesium, the stress-busting supplement
High on fall’s list of seasonal stress-busters come exercise, a healthy diet and plenty of sleep. Magnesium, however, is often recommended for an extra boost, bolstering this healthy balance and...
Tuberculosis epidemic larger than previously thought
The tuberculosis epidemic is larger than previously thought, infecting 10.4 million people last year, while research into vaccines and cures is “severely underfunded,” the World Health...
What’s the relation between Coke, Pepsi… and health groups?
Coca-Cola and Pepsi, the two major US soda giants, have given millions of dollars to health organizations while quietly fighting anti-obesity measures such as taxes on soft drinks, a new study...
WHO urges price hikes on sugary drinks in obesity fight
The UN health agency on Tuesday urged countries to start taxing sugary beverages as they fight against an obesity epidemic, pointing to evidence that price hikes can dramatically reduce consumption....
Girls With ADHD At Risk For Behavioral Problems, Anxiety
Young girls suffering from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may have a lot more on their plates than previously known, suggests new research published in Pediatrics....
Cells’ garbage disposal may hold key to health
Autophagy, the little-understood method by which human cells dispose of harmful waste and unwelcome intruders, may one day be central to therapies for longer, healthier living, experts said....
Study reveals Asian ancestry of Pacific islanders
Ancient DNA has revealed the first inhabitants of Vanuatu and Tonga came from Asia, not other Oceanic populations as has long been assumed, a study published today found. The study sheds light on...
