Attacks on schools surge by ‘staggering’ 44 per cent over the past year
© UNRWA Schools in Gaza have been turned into shelters for…
RFK Jr. unveils initiatives to promote children’s health
Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. unveiled a strategy to counteract chronic…
Ukraine: Russian strike on village kills over 20, mostly pensioners
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Federal government pulls report linking alcohol use to cancer risks
Federal health officials have withdrawn a report warning that even small amounts of alcohol could raise…
Cancer treatment could be less effective if patients consume popular sweetener
A common artificial sweetener could make cancer treatments less effective, a new study has found. Sucralose, a sweetener found in many diet sodas, low-calorie snacks and…
Substance use during pregnancy can harm a fetus, experts warn
Using substances, including nicotine, during pregnancy can pose health risks to the fetus, according to…
UN provides urgent support after ‘massive’ Russian attack across Ukraine
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Study suggests breast milk hormones affect babies’ sleep patterns
The composition of breast milk changes throughout the day, including hormones thought to influence babies'…
Knee pain is becoming more common in younger adults for two specific reasons
Knee pain is often associated with aging, but more young people seem to be experiencing this issue. With a greater tendency to play high-intensity sports and a higher overall…
Scrolling on the toilet increases hemorrhoid risk, study says
Sitting on the toilet for extended amounts of time while scrolling a cell phone may increase risk for…
FDA’s green list cracks down on illegal imported drug ingredients
A package of Wegovy by Novo Nordisk sits on a table in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 2023. The FDA is cracking…
Your daily diet soda could be aging your brain faster than you think, study finds
Your favorite diet soda could have a detrimental effect on your cognitive health, a new study suggests. In a Brazilian study published in the journal Neurology, participants…
The missing half: The urgent need for more women’s representation in the media
UN News/Matt Wells Women journalists working in the press…
Researchers note spike in kidney deaths related to blood pressure
Deaths from kidney disease linked to high blood pressure sharply increased by nearly half in the United…
Deadly rabies cases pose public health threat across US, experts warn
More wild animals are getting infected with rabies, which poses a public health threat, officials warn. Around 75% of Americans are exposed to raccoons, skunks and…
Study suggests saliva protects kids’ teeth from fruit juice
A new study suggests fruit juice's adverse effects on the oral health of children could be short-lived,…
COVID-19 infection risk cut ‘significantly’ with simple nasal spray, research finds
A new study has discovered another way to potentially prevent COVID-19. Researchers at Saarland University in Germany headed a clinical trial that found a nasal spray could…
Maker suggests Wegovy lowers heart risks more than similar drugs
Weight-loss drug Wegovy may lower the risk of heart attack, stroke or death more than similar medications,…
Finding strength amid sleepless nights: Ukraine’s hidden mental health toll
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Study finds Black patients experience heart failure 14 years earlier
Northwestern University researchers said heart failure typically sets in at about 60 years of age for…