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Free nicotine products at work: Tech companies hope for more productive employees

The new initiative has prompted reactions from health experts.

This McDonald’s burger contains more than two-thirds of a day’s calories

A new burger from McDonald’s has attracted significant attention. The debate concerns marketing, social media, and nutrition.

Cases of colorectal cancer increasing among people under 50

Many countries are currently seeing an increase in cases of colon and rectal cancer among younger people.

Sleep may help reduce anxiety in older adults, new study shows

Researchers are examining what happens in the brain during sleep in older adults. The results point to a possible link between sleep quality and anxiety.

New medicine shows effect: Up to 91 percent fewer epileptic seizures in children

An international research project has tested a new treatment for children with a severe form of epilepsy.

Free nicotine products at work: Tech companies hope for more productive employees

The new initiative has prompted reactions from health experts.

This McDonald’s burger contains more than two-thirds of a day’s calories

A new burger from McDonald’s has attracted significant attention. The debate concerns marketing, social media, and nutrition.

Cases of colorectal cancer increasing among people under 50

Many countries are currently seeing an increase in cases of colon and rectal cancer among younger people.

Sleep may help reduce anxiety in older adults, new study shows

Researchers are examining what happens in the brain during sleep in older adults. The results point to a possible link between sleep quality and anxiety.

Study explores treatments that may improve weight loss after menopause

Weight gain after menopause is difficult to address using traditional methods. New research findings suggest that combined approaches may be the solution.

WHO says Nipah virus outbreak in India poses low global threat

A new case of illness in India has once again drawn attention to the Nipah virus, but does it give cause for concern about a worldwide pandemic?

New study: Around 40 percent of all cancer cases can be prevented

A major international study brings together data from around the world, and the results suggest that many cancer cases could have been avoided.

New study suggests sleep loss disrupts the brain’s internal wiring

New research suggests that the consequences of sleep deprivation may lie in the brain’s structure rather than solely in the functioning of nerve cells.

New research suggests hidden body fat may accelerate brain aging

People who appear healthy based on body weight alone may still face an overlooked risk to their brain health.

New study: Chlamydia pneumoniae in the eye may worsen Alzheimer’s

Researchers have long searched for early signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Now, new research suggests that part of the answer may be found in an unexpected place.