Three decades ago, Brazilian researchers began studying a curious side effect from banana spider bites: the toxin left victims with...
New research hints at a few ways fatty foods affect cells in the brain, a finding that could help explain...
The more we engage in structured exercise training, the more we tend to cut back on daily non-exercise physical activities...
Motivated by a desire to control their weight or live a healthier life, large numbers of people display behavior, thoughts...
Children of color and those from families with low incomes are disproportionately exposed to neurotoxic chemicals, resulting in greater harm...
Redefining global health security: A novel framework sheds light on equity and decolonial approaches
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new policy paper titled “Global Health Security and the Health-Security Nexus: Principles,...
Under conditions designed to better mirror real-world conditions, a new study finds that adults 65 and older are affected more...
Just about everyone knows that cigarette smoke is bad for babies. Should cooking fuels like natural gas, propane and wood...
by Sarah D. Collins Nurses, health technicians and health care support workers face a higher risk of suicide than the...
Nearly one in three Americans wear a wearable device, like a smartwatch, to track their health and fitness. Studies have...
People in the oldest stage of life who regularly engage in aerobic activities and strength training exercises perform better on...
Physical restraints in emergency departments (EDs) are used to keep staff and patients safe, but may lead to adverse physical...
