More children, shorter lifespan? Clear evidence from the Great Finnish Famine

byUniversity of GroningenIllustration of a woman carrying a child in her arms. Credit: Nynke WemerScientific theory predicts that having more offspring leads to a shorter life span, including in human

Updated on: March 18,2026

More children, shorter lifespan? Clear evidence from the Great Finnish Famine

byUniversity of GroningenIllustration of a woman carrying a child in her arms. Credit: Nynke WemerScientific theory predicts that having more offspring leads to a shorter life span, including in human

Updated on:March 18,2026

Weight stigma impacts health care experiences for women

byUniversity of MinnesotaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThere are many reasons people avoid health care visits, and while much attention has been necessarily placed on financial barriers, avoidance

Updated on: March 31,2026

Weight stigma impacts health care experiences for women

byUniversity of MinnesotaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThere are many reasons people avoid health care visits, and while much attention has been necessarily placed on financial barriers, avoidance

Updated on:March 31,2026

Study challenges advice to avoid coffee for those with atrial fibrillation

byUniversity of California, San FranciscoCredit: CC0 Public DomainDrinking coffee can protect against atrial fibrillation (A-Fib), a common heart rhythm disorder that causes rapid, irregular heartbeat

Updated on: March 28,2026

Study challenges advice to avoid coffee for those with atrial fibrillation

byUniversity of California, San FranciscoCredit: CC0 Public DomainDrinking coffee can protect against atrial fibrillation (A-Fib), a common heart rhythm disorder that causes rapid, irregular heartbeat

Updated on:March 28,2026

Health care consolidation and rising costs

by Julie ApplebyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a recent "Meet the Press" appearance, Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., joined a growing number of Republicans who are speaking out against O

Updated on: March 07,2026

Health care consolidation and rising costs

by Julie ApplebyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a recent "Meet the Press" appearance, Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., joined a growing number of Republicans who are speaking out against O

Updated on:March 07,2026

Recall issued for breaded chicken after major allergen left off label

by I. EdwardsGeorgia-based Suzanna's Kitchen is recalling about 62,550 pounds of fully cooked, bone-in breaded chicken because the label does not list soy, a common food allergen.The recall involv

Updated on: March 23,2026

Recall issued for breaded chicken after major allergen left off label

by I. EdwardsGeorgia-based Suzanna's Kitchen is recalling about 62,550 pounds of fully cooked, bone-in breaded chicken because the label does not list soy, a common food allergen.The recall involv

Updated on:March 23,2026

Vaping has slowed progress in cutting teen smoking in NZ—new study

by Andrew Waa, Becky Freeman, Judith McCool, Lucy Hardie, Sam Egger,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSmoking rates among adults havedeclined in Aotearoa New Zealandover recent decades,

Updated on: March 31,2026

Vaping has slowed progress in cutting teen smoking in NZ—new study

by Andrew Waa, Becky Freeman, Judith McCool, Lucy Hardie, Sam Egger,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSmoking rates among adults havedeclined in Aotearoa New Zealandover recent decades,

Updated on:March 31,2026

More people at risk of food poisoning from washing raw chicken

by Food Safety Information CouncilCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThis Australian Food Safety Week the Food Safety Information Council is concerned that more Australians are unnecessarily washing ra

Updated on: March 18,2026

More people at risk of food poisoning from washing raw chicken

by Food Safety Information CouncilCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThis Australian Food Safety Week the Food Safety Information Council is concerned that more Australians are unnecessarily washing ra

Updated on:March 18,2026

How cranberries can be a Christmas cracker for health this festive season

by Dipa Kamdar,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainFrom festive sauces to brightly colored juices, cranberries have long been part of our diets. Beyond their tart flavor and seasonal appeal, thes

Updated on: March 13,2026

How cranberries can be a Christmas cracker for health this festive season

by Dipa Kamdar,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainFrom festive sauces to brightly colored juices, cranberries have long been part of our diets. Beyond their tart flavor and seasonal appeal, thes

Updated on:March 13,2026

Your blood proteins could predict your risk of an early death

by Nophar Geifman,The ConversationCredit: Artem Podrez from PexelsImagine if a simple blood test could offer a glimpse into your future health. Not just whether you have heart disease or cancer today,

Updated on: April 06,2026

Your blood proteins could predict your risk of an early death

by Nophar Geifman,The ConversationCredit: Artem Podrez from PexelsImagine if a simple blood test could offer a glimpse into your future health. Not just whether you have heart disease or cancer today,

Updated on:April 06,2026

How does grandparental care affect children's health?

byWileyCredit: Kampus Production from PexelsResearch published inHealth Economicsindicates that regular childcare provided by grandparents can ease the pressures on parents but may have some negative

Updated on: March 14,2026

How does grandparental care affect children's health?

byWileyCredit: Kampus Production from PexelsResearch published inHealth Economicsindicates that regular childcare provided by grandparents can ease the pressures on parents but may have some negative

Updated on:March 14,2026