You might be surprised to learn that gut health is the latest buzzy topic on TikTok. Under hashtags like #guttok, #guthealth and #guthealing,influencers and every day users alike are posting thousan… [+6226 chars]
Malnutrition-related diabetes is a puzzling form of diabetes that affects tens of millions of individuals in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. A new study investigates a mysterious form of diabetes. Mal… [+4847 chars]
The monkeypox outbreak has left several people worried around the world. There have been more than 21,00 cases in nearly 80 countries since May, and 75 suspected deaths in Africa - mostly in Nigeri… [+5729 chars]
Humans have an evolutionary preference for sweetness. Sweet foods, like fruit and honey, were an important energy source for our ancestors. However, in the modern world, sweetened foods are readily … [+5913 chars]
A surge in the pandemic has forced the pharma industry to deliver a wide-spectrum vaccine to fight mutation-prone SARS-CoV-2, pledging to prevent future outbreaks. In order to gain a competitive posi… [+4636 chars]
The World Health Organization declared monkeypox a global health emergency on Jul 23. The once-rare disease has been established in parts of Central and West Africa for decades but was not known to … [+947 chars]
Science leaders are demanding a crackdown on medical research fraudsters, warning that the worst offenders pose a threat to public health and should be handed prison sentences. And they have also ca… [+15082 chars]
Around five percent of people who have had COVID-19 develop long-lasting problems with their sense of smell or taste, a large study said Thursday, potentially contributing to the burden of long COVID… [+2620 chars]
About 50 million Americans experience some type of allergies, with about half (24 million) with seasonal allergies, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Sometimes referred to a… [+6678 chars]
There’s a lot to love about popcorn. It’s crunchy, satisfying, and oh-so-versatile. The whole grain is also a classic snack, as it’s often enjoyed at wholesome events from county fairs to movie night… [+8206 chars]
ByJennifer Chu, Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyJuly 30, 2022 MIT engineers designed an adhesive patch that produces ultrasound images of the body. The stamp-sized device sticks to skin and can… [+8372 chars]
The best time to work out has been discussed, debated, and disputed for years in the health and fitness industry. Should you train in the morning or in the evening? It’s still the question on everyon… [+7666 chars]