Major tobacco companies influenced the development of highly processed foods.
For years, tobacco companies have refined their marketing techniques and food processing methods to hook consumers on cigarettes. In the 1980s, they shifted gears and began acquiring major food companies, applying these same strategies to promote ultra-processed foods. Laura Schmidt, a researcher at the University of California, San Francisco, has been examining old tobacco company […]
Ebola outbreak in Congo reports over 100 deaths from 550 cases
Ebola Outbreak Claims Over 100 Lives in Eastern Congo In a troubling development, the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has resulted in more than 100 fatalities within just weeks of its declaration. Officials are ramping up efforts to combat the disease, which seems to have been discovered too late. Challenges persist, notably violence against health […]
Hidden federal report revealed no overall health advantage from alcohol
Report Highlights Alcohol’s Health Risks WASHINGTON — A report on the health impacts of alcohol, commissioned by the government but suppressed during the Trump administration, was published on Tuesday in a scientific journal. The study reveals that even minimal alcohol consumption can heighten the risks of various diseases and potentially lead to death. The Alcohol […]
Therapy that rejuvenates cells administered to an individual for the first time in the world
It’s finally here: the first participant has been treated in a much-anticipated gene therapy trial aiming to encourage older cells to adopt a younger state. This clinical trial is exploring a new method that involves activating three specific genes believed to “partially reprogram” aged cells, helping them act as if they were younger. Some experts […]
The First Reverse-Aging Treatment Has Been Administered to a Human
Breakthrough in Aging Research as Human Trials Begin A groundbreaking injection aimed at reversing aging has been administered to a human for the first time. This marks a significant milestone in the field of longevity science, allowing researchers to investigate if epigenetic reprogramming—a method intended to rejuvenate aging cells—can actually enhance how people age in […]
Alcohol study funded by the government released independently
New Alcohol Study Released Amid Political Controversy A study commissioned by President Joe Biden’s administration, examining the health risks associated with alcohol consumption, was released independently on Tuesday. This came after the Trump administration chose not to include the findings in new dietary guidelines due to pushback from the alcohol industry and a congressional committee. […]
My father hit my child. My husband’s response has divided our family.
Classic Parenting Letters from Care and Feeding Our advice columnists have seen it all throughout the years. Today, we’re revisiting some notable parenting letters for our readers. Dear Care and Feeding, I have two sons, ages 3 and 5. My parents look after them a couple of days each week while my husband and I […]
Researchers recommend that adults limit themselves to one drink daily.
New Alcohol Guidelines for Americans A recent study published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs suggests that Americans should limit their alcohol intake to no more than one drink per day. This recommendation comes from an international team of researchers and stands in contrast to current U.S. dietary guidelines. The older guidelines […]
Researchers Discovered 2 Current Medications Might Restore Brain Health in Mice with Alzheimer’s
New Hope for Alzheimer’s Treatment with Existing Cancer Drugs Researchers aiming to address Alzheimer’s disease may have identified two promising drug candidates. These are already approved medications used in the treatment of cancer, which is quite exciting. This means potential clinical trials for Alzheimer’s patients could kick off sooner. The drugs, letrozole and irinotecan, are […]
Ebola illness linked to Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda
Situation at a glance The Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been escalating quickly, with more confirmed cases and spreading into Uganda. By June 6, there were 515 confirmed cases and 91 deaths reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, while Uganda had documented 19 confirmed cases, […]