In recent research, higher consumption of ultra-processed foods has been linked with an increased risk of various health problems, including cancer, obesity, and even death. A team of researchers from China, Singapore, South Korea, and India analyzed data from approximately 9 million participants. Their study, published on September 22 in the journal Family Medicine and […]
Maladaptive daydreaming, obsessional jealousy, and misophonia are gaining attention as social media trends compel psychiatrists to reassess their diagnostic guidelines. As a teenager, Jaweria Syed would spend numerous hours each day lying on her bed with eyes closed. In her mind, she was a backup dancer for artists like Drake and Nicki Minaj. Her reality […]
A Dutch review board determined that a doctor acted “with due care” in the euthanasia of a 1-year-old with severe disabilities. This decision has sparked global debate about who should make end-of-life decisions for non-verbal children. The child passed away in late 2025, and the case was disclosed by Dutch Health Minister Sophie Hermans in […]
Reparations advocates are urging the federal government to provide direct cash payments to Black descendants of American slavery. They emphasize that broadening eligibility could weaken the movement, especially amid conservative pushback and resistance from the Trump administration. Rev. Phyllis Coachman, a supporter of the U.S. Freedmen Project, told Fox News Digital that cash payments are […]
Thousands of physicians are urging the Senate to reject President Trump’s nominee, Heidi Overton, for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) leadership. Over 2,500 physicians nationwide, organized by the Committee to Protect Health Care, signed a letter first shared with The Hill to protest Overton’s nomination. They cited Overton’s extreme positions on vaccines and anti-abortion […]
If you find yourself losing your temper more than you’d like, there are methods to manage these emotions. Licensed marriage and family therapist Cassidy Freitas, who is also a mother of three, offers guidance on finding calm in chaotic moments. Her advice centers around discovering small breaks, referred to as ‘the margins,’ in your day. […]
GLP-1 weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy are rising in popularity due to their effectiveness. However, experts, including Dr. Tommy Wood from the University of Washington, caution that rapid weight loss and significant caloric reduction might impact brain health. Wood emphasizes that the brain, the body’s most energy-demanding organ, requires sufficient energy and nutrients […]
The mental health of American children is a critical issue, often addressed within clinics and schools. However, the home offers one of the most significant opportunities for support. The 2024 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) based on its 2023 survey reveals that 39.7% of U.S. high school students experienced persistent […]
Abdul El-Sayed has introduced a health-centric agenda aimed at attracting Michigan supporters of the Make America Healthy Again movement to his campaign. This initiative aligns with the movement closely linked to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and former President Trump’s administration. El-Sayed, a notable Democrat in a key Senate race, is actively seeking to […]
A 2024 study by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) reveals that one in eight cancer cases globally is linked to infections. This amounts to approximately 2.3 million new cancer cases, with five infections responsible for a significant portion of these cases. Dr. Patrick Moore from the University of Pittsburgh emphasized to Newsweek […]