Obesity Identified as a Significant Risk Factor for Severe COVID-19 Illness and Mortality
The global COVID-19 pandemic, triggered by the novel Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), continues to evolve, with an…
Debunking the Myth: Retinyl Palmitate in Sunscreens Does Not Increase Skin Cancer Risk
The claim that retinyl palmitate, a common derivative of vitamin A, increases the risk of skin cancer when included in…
Over four million girls still at risk of female genital mutilation: UN leaders call for sustained commitment and investment to end FGM
The collective leadership of the United Nations has issued a stark warning and a call to action as the global…
New Research Suggests Subtle Changes in Brain Blood Flow and Oxygenation May Be Early Indicators of Alzheimer’s Risk
New research emerging from the Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (Stevens INI) at the Keck School of…
The UK Government Must Embrace Alternative Proteins in its New Food Strategy or Risk Falling Behind
The United Kingdom’s forthcoming food strategy, slated for release this spring, aims to forge a food system characterized by enhanced…
Brain Blood Flow and Oxygen Levels Show Strong Link to Alzheimer’s Risk
Small shifts in how blood moves through the brain and how brain cells receive oxygen may be closely connected to…
Over four million girls still at risk of female genital mutilation: UN leaders call for sustained commitment and investment to end FGM
In a unified call for global action, the heads of six major United Nations agencies have issued a stark warning…
Strategies for Mitigating Airborne Pathogen Transmission: A Comprehensive Guide to Reducing Illness Risk
The landscape of public health has undergone a significant re-evaluation in recent years, particularly concerning the transmission dynamics of respiratory…
Early Life Stress May Permanently Alter Gut-Brain Communication, Increasing Digestive Disorder Risk Later in Life
A groundbreaking study published in the prestigious journal Gastroenterology reveals a significant and potentially lasting link between stress experienced during…
