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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.

Researchers question safety of AI as a digital therapist

More people are now using AI chatbots to talk about personal problems. But new research raises doubts about how safe these digital conversations really are.

Surviving cancer early in life may affect brain function later

More children and young people survive cancer today. However, new research shows that the disease and its treatment may have consequences that only become apparent many years later.

Smoking affects eye cells and may accelerate vision loss

Smoking is often associated with lung disease and heart problems. However, new research shows that tobacco smoke can also damage the eyes.

Ten years of data link wildfire smoke to increased urban violence

Climate change is often associated with illness and environmental destruction, but new research suggests that smoke from wildfires may also be linked to violence in cities.

New weight-loss pill surpasses Novo in effectiveness, but more patients discontinue treatment

A new study compares two pills for type 2 diabetes and weight loss. The results show both advantages and disadvantages of the new treatment.

Study of 1.2 million children finds vegan infants grow at normal rates

A large study has examined how infants grow on vegan, vegetarian, or omnivorous diets.