Second-hand smoke exposure down 96% since Scotland's smoking ban, study shows

byUniversity of StirlingCredit: Engin Akyurt from PexelsSecond-hand smoke exposure in Scotland is down 96% since the country's landmark smoke-free legislation came into force on March 26, 2006, ne

Updated on: May 23,2026

Second-hand smoke exposure down 96% since Scotland's smoking ban, study shows

byUniversity of StirlingCredit: Engin Akyurt from PexelsSecond-hand smoke exposure in Scotland is down 96% since the country's landmark smoke-free legislation came into force on March 26, 2006, ne

Updated on:May 23,2026

Air pollution alerts deliver big health benefits for Chinese cities

byUniversity of BirminghamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAir pollution alerts issued by authorities in China's cities significantly reduce harmful pollution and save lives, a new study reveals.

Updated on: May 26,2026

Air pollution alerts deliver big health benefits for Chinese cities

byUniversity of BirminghamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAir pollution alerts issued by authorities in China's cities significantly reduce harmful pollution and save lives, a new study reveals.

Updated on:May 26,2026

Regional residents walk 75 minutes more weekly in highly walkable areas, study finds

byUniversity of TasmaniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research published todayshows that regional residents living in walkable towns and centers walk 75 minutes more each week, prompting calls

Updated on: May 18,2026

Regional residents walk 75 minutes more weekly in highly walkable areas, study finds

byUniversity of TasmaniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research published todayshows that regional residents living in walkable towns and centers walk 75 minutes more each week, prompting calls

Updated on:May 18,2026

Focusing on how and why you eat—not just what—may be the key to healthy eating

by Nina Van Dyke and Rosemary V. Calder,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen most people think about "healthy eating," they usually focus onwhatthey eat. That might mean tr

Updated on: April 26,2026

Focusing on how and why you eat—not just what—may be the key to healthy eating

by Nina Van Dyke and Rosemary V. Calder,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen most people think about "healthy eating," they usually focus onwhatthey eat. That might mean tr

Updated on:April 26,2026

More people at risk of food poisoning from washing raw chicken

by Food Safety Information CouncilCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThis Australian Food Safety Week the Food Safety Information Council is concerned that more Australians are unnecessarily washing ra

Updated on: March 18,2026

More people at risk of food poisoning from washing raw chicken

by Food Safety Information CouncilCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThis Australian Food Safety Week the Food Safety Information Council is concerned that more Australians are unnecessarily washing ra

Updated on:March 18,2026

Shared decision-making with a child's physician is less common for immigrant parents, finds study

by Aaron Wagner,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor people who grew up in the United States, navigating health care can be complicated and intimidating, according to Saw

Updated on: March 28,2026

Shared decision-making with a child's physician is less common for immigrant parents, finds study

by Aaron Wagner,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor people who grew up in the United States, navigating health care can be complicated and intimidating, according to Saw

Updated on:March 28,2026

How cranberries can be a Christmas cracker for health this festive season

by Dipa Kamdar,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainFrom festive sauces to brightly colored juices, cranberries have long been part of our diets. Beyond their tart flavor and seasonal appeal, thes

Updated on: March 13,2026

How cranberries can be a Christmas cracker for health this festive season

by Dipa Kamdar,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainFrom festive sauces to brightly colored juices, cranberries have long been part of our diets. Beyond their tart flavor and seasonal appeal, thes

Updated on:March 13,2026

The 12 ways Christmas wrecks your sleep—and how to fix it

by Clare Anderson,The ConversationCredit: Any Lane from PexelsChristmas is supposed to be restful, yet somehow it ends up being one of the worst times of year for sleep. Between late nights, travel, o

Updated on: March 30,2026

The 12 ways Christmas wrecks your sleep—and how to fix it

by Clare Anderson,The ConversationCredit: Any Lane from PexelsChristmas is supposed to be restful, yet somehow it ends up being one of the worst times of year for sleep. Between late nights, travel, o

Updated on:March 30,2026

More children, shorter lifespan? Clear evidence from the Great Finnish Famine

byUniversity of GroningenIllustration of a woman carrying a child in her arms. Credit: Nynke WemerScientific theory predicts that having more offspring leads to a shorter life span, including in human

Updated on: March 18,2026

More children, shorter lifespan? Clear evidence from the Great Finnish Famine

byUniversity of GroningenIllustration of a woman carrying a child in her arms. Credit: Nynke WemerScientific theory predicts that having more offspring leads to a shorter life span, including in human

Updated on:March 18,2026

Half of US adults resolve to start a new diet in 2026

by Physicians Committee for Responsible MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNearly half of U.S. adults say starting a new diet is one of their New Year's resolutions, according to a new Phys

Updated on: March 06,2026

Half of US adults resolve to start a new diet in 2026

by Physicians Committee for Responsible MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNearly half of U.S. adults say starting a new diet is one of their New Year's resolutions, according to a new Phys

Updated on:March 06,2026