Aggressive tiger mosquitoes capable of spreading debilitating tropical diseases such as dengue and Zika are spreading through Europe, but scientists…
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Industry ‘leveraging pandemic’ to peddle unhealthy products: NGOs
Food and drink producers are leveraging the coronavirus pandemic to push unhealthy products such as alcohol, sugar-laden soft drinks and…
Not wasted: Sewage in Nepal serves as affordable virus warning tool
A pungent smell hangs in the early morning air as researchers collect samples of sewage dumped into a river in…
How To Sleep Better
How can I get a better night’s sleep? Sleeping well directly affects your mental and physical health. Fall short and…
Exercise improves learning and memory in young adults
Just a single exercise workout has positive effects on learning and memory in young adults, according to a recent review…
Common diabetes drug reverses inflammation in the liver
The diabetes drug metformin—derived from a lilac plant that’s been used medicinally for more than a thousand years—has been prescribed…
Gestational diabetes may accelerate child’s biological age
Children born to mothers who had diabetes during pregnancy may age faster biologically and be at an increased risk for…
Does the Mediterranean diet protect against rheumatoid arthritis?
Previous research has demonstrated a variety of health benefits associated with the Mediterranean diet, which is rich in olive oil,…