health

New research suggests that exposure to social media can raise the risk of smoking tobacco

Researchers from Boston University Public Health found that frequent social media use increases youth tobacco use risk, urging strict parental supervision and government regulation.

World's chocolate supply threatened by devastating pathogen

Cacao swollen-shoot virus disease spread by mealybugs leads to death of half of some harvests.

Netta Barzilai's crazy transformation: This is how she looks now

Healthy eating and physical activity have led to substantial weight loss, according to sources close to the former Eurovision winner.

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Treatment by women doctors leads to lower death rates and fewer hospital readmissions, study shows

The researchers found that the mortality rate for female patients was 8.15% when treated by female physicians compared to 8.38% when the physician was male – a clinically significant difference.

Dr. Google or Dr. Quack: Health misinformation in the TikTok era

Some medical trends are harmless, but many are dangerous. So, how is TikTok changing the face of online medical advice?

Consuming certain food additive emulsifiers may be linked with developing type-2 diabetes

Emulsifiers – often added to processed and packaged foods such as cakes, cookies, and yogurt, among others – are among the most commonly used additives.

WHO warns bird flu 'significant concern' as virus spreads between cows

Analyses of viruses found in the cows have so far not found any changes affiliated with transmission between people.

21/04/2024

Leslie Windman: A Maryland chiropractor making adjustments in Israel

During the war, Leslie Windman has been using this skill – honed over 30 years of practice in Maryland – as a volunteer, easing aches and pains for soldiers serving across Israel.

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