Scientists call for urgent action to prevent immune-mediated illnesses caused by climate change and biodiversity loss
Climate change, pollution, and falling biodiversity are impacting our immune systems, leading to a rise in immune-mediated diseases like cancer and asthma. Urgent action is needed to protect against these…
Study identifies genetic variants with profound impact on obesity risk
A study led by MRC researchers identified rare genetic variants in the genes BSN and APBA1 that significantly increase the risk of adult-onset obesity, type 2 diabetes, and fatty liver…
How Searching for ‘Weird’ Holistic Remedies Can Make You Stronger
Krista Johnson was diagnosed with Crohn's disease at 34 and struggled with traditional medications. She turned to alternative holistic remedies like acupuncture, elimination diets, Chinese herbs, yoga, and essential oils,…
Trauma, Racism Linked to Increased Suicide Risk in Black Men
One in three Black men in rural America experienced suicidal or death ideation in the past week. A developmental model used in the study showed a direct association between threat,…
Volatile Work Schedule In Early Adulthood Linked To Poor Health Decades Later: Study
Researchers have found that working outside typical hours in early adulthood can impact health by age 50. The study analyzed data from over 7,300 participants and found transitioning from stable…
USFDA classifies Granules Pharma facility as Voluntary Action Indicated
The USFDA has classified a facility owned by Granules Pharma as Voluntary Action Indicated, which means that certain violations were found during an inspection but do not warrant further regulatory…
200 Stakeholders Push DEA for Updated Proposed Rule on Virtual Prescribing of Controlled Substances
A group of over 200 stakeholders, including the Alliance for Connected Care and the American Telemedicine Association, urged the DEA to release a revised proposed rule to allow and regulate…
Urban Schoolchildren Have High Rate of Asthma/Sleep-Disordered Breathing Overlap
A study published in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society found that asthma and sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) overlap is common in school-age children in low-income urban areas, leading to…
Health insurer MotivHealth partners with AZOVA for doula support services
MotivHealth partners with AZOVA to offer Birth Doula Support Memberships to its members, connecting them with expert doulas through a digital health platform. This partnership aims to empower women throughout…
Medical Debt Affects Much of America, but Colorado Immigrants Are Hit Especially Hard
Norma Brambila, a community organizer in Denver, faced medical debt after seeking emergency care for a sinus infection. The struggle with medical debt is common in low-income, immigrant communities like…