Researchers uncover wildfire smoke's impact on respiratory health

by Brittany Phillips,University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainBreathing wildfire smoke, even briefly, can change the bacteria and immune cells in your lun

Updated on: March 26,2026

Researchers uncover wildfire smoke's impact on respiratory health

by Brittany Phillips,University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainBreathing wildfire smoke, even briefly, can change the bacteria and immune cells in your lun

Updated on:March 26,2026

Reducing saturated fat intake shows mortality benefit, but only in high-risk individuals, review suggests

byAmerican College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainA systematic review of 17 randomized trials found that among high cardiovascular risk individuals, reducing saturated fat was linked to lower a

Updated on: March 24,2026

Reducing saturated fat intake shows mortality benefit, but only in high-risk individuals, review suggests

byAmerican College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainA systematic review of 17 randomized trials found that among high cardiovascular risk individuals, reducing saturated fat was linked to lower a

Updated on:March 24,2026

Proposed policy calls for reduced nicotine levels in cigarettes

byMedical University of South CarolinaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) has endorsed a federal policy that would make cigarettes far less addictive.

Updated on: March 23,2026

Proposed policy calls for reduced nicotine levels in cigarettes

byMedical University of South CarolinaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) has endorsed a federal policy that would make cigarettes far less addictive.

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

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

Private health insurance costs are going up: A complete guide to coverage options

by Sarah GageCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPrivate health insurance premiums will be going up in 2026—in some cases, by a lot.Congressional Democrats and Republicans remain deadlocked on health car

Updated on: March 22,2026

Private health insurance costs are going up: A complete guide to coverage options

by Sarah GageCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPrivate health insurance premiums will be going up in 2026—in some cases, by a lot.Congressional Democrats and Republicans remain deadlocked on health car

Updated on:March 22,2026

Pre-school health program does not improve children's diet or physical activity, prompting call for policy changes

byUniversity of BristolPreschoolers having lunch. Credit: University of BristolA pre-school diet and physical activity program does not improve children's calorie intake or overall physical activi

Updated on: March 21,2026

Pre-school health program does not improve children's diet or physical activity, prompting call for policy changes

byUniversity of BristolPreschoolers having lunch. Credit: University of BristolA pre-school diet and physical activity program does not improve children's calorie intake or overall physical activi

Updated on:March 21,2026

Plant-based food is not 'safer,' researcher argues

byLund UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCurrent knowledge of food safety is based on traditional foods that include animal products. Corresponding knowledge of plant-based foods lags behind

Updated on: March 20,2026

Plant-based food is not 'safer,' researcher argues

byLund UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCurrent knowledge of food safety is based on traditional foods that include animal products. Corresponding knowledge of plant-based foods lags behind

Updated on:March 20,2026

Most U.S. teens use YouTube and TikTok daily, research finds

by I. EdwardsScrolling is still a big part of daily life for American teenagers, despite mounting worries about screen time and mental health.A newreportfrom the Pew Research Center has found that mos

Updated on: March 19,2026

Most U.S. teens use YouTube and TikTok daily, research finds

by I. EdwardsScrolling is still a big part of daily life for American teenagers, despite mounting worries about screen time and mental health.A newreportfrom the Pew Research Center has found that mos

Updated on:March 19,2026

New material may outperform current agents used in medical imaging

by Steve Lundeberg,Oregon State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientists at Oregon State University have filed a patent on a design for a new magnetic resonance imaging contrast agent wit

Updated on: March 19,2026

New material may outperform current agents used in medical imaging

by Steve Lundeberg,Oregon State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientists at Oregon State University have filed a patent on a design for a new magnetic resonance imaging contrast agent wit

Updated on:March 19,2026

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

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