Hearing and vision tests drop in residential care

byUniversity of OtagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOlder New Zealanders in residential care have inadequate access to vision and hearing tests, according to new University of Otago—Ōtākou Whakaihu

Updated on: March 10,2026

Hearing and vision tests drop in residential care

byUniversity of OtagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOlder New Zealanders in residential care have inadequate access to vision and hearing tests, according to new University of Otago—Ōtākou Whakaihu

Updated on:March 10,2026

Heavy menstruation common among teenage girls—questionnaire can reveal risk of iron deficiency

by Tove Smeds,Lund UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMore than half of teenage girls experienced heavy bleeding and 40% had an iron deficiency. The research, led by Lund University in Sweden,

Updated on: March 11,2026

Heavy menstruation common among teenage girls—questionnaire can reveal risk of iron deficiency

by Tove Smeds,Lund UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMore than half of teenage girls experienced heavy bleeding and 40% had an iron deficiency. The research, led by Lund University in Sweden,

Updated on:March 11,2026

Placing fruit and vegetables near store entrances can improve sales and diet quality

byCity St George's, University of LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPlacing fruit and vegetable sections near supermarket entrances increases the amount purchased and may improve the quality

Updated on: May 15,2026

Placing fruit and vegetables near store entrances can improve sales and diet quality

byCity St George's, University of LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPlacing fruit and vegetable sections near supermarket entrances increases the amount purchased and may improve the quality

Updated on:May 15,2026

Global food systems driving twin crises of obesity and global warming, says review

byFrontiersCredit: CC0 Public DomainA major review inFrontiers in Sciencehighlights how tackling unsustainable food systems—reflected by our changing food environment—is urgent for both health and cli

Updated on: March 04,2026

Global food systems driving twin crises of obesity and global warming, says review

byFrontiersCredit: CC0 Public DomainA major review inFrontiers in Sciencehighlights how tackling unsustainable food systems—reflected by our changing food environment—is urgent for both health and cli

Updated on:March 04,2026

Pre-school health program does not improve children's diet or physical activity, prompting call for policy changes

byUniversity of BristolPreschoolers having lunch. Credit: University of BristolA pre-school diet and physical activity program does not improve children's calorie intake or overall physical activi

Updated on: March 21,2026

Pre-school health program does not improve children's diet or physical activity, prompting call for policy changes

byUniversity of BristolPreschoolers having lunch. Credit: University of BristolA pre-school diet and physical activity program does not improve children's calorie intake or overall physical activi

Updated on:March 21,2026

FDA warns 18 websites for selling fake Botox linked to injuries

by I. EdwardsU.S. regulators have issued warnings to 18 websites that were selling fake or unapproved versions of Botox and similar wrinkle-relaxing injections.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (F

Updated on: February 24,2026

FDA warns 18 websites for selling fake Botox linked to injuries

by I. EdwardsU.S. regulators have issued warnings to 18 websites that were selling fake or unapproved versions of Botox and similar wrinkle-relaxing injections.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (F

Updated on:February 24,2026

Teens who sleep past 8 a.m. eat more and move less, study suggests

by Christine Yu,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen people think about ways to improve cardiovascular health, diet and exercise are often at the top of the list. But lo

Updated on: May 23,2026

Teens who sleep past 8 a.m. eat more and move less, study suggests

by Christine Yu,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen people think about ways to improve cardiovascular health, diet and exercise are often at the top of the list. But lo

Updated on:May 23,2026

Study links ultra-processed food intake to prediabetes in young adults

byKeck School of Medicine of USCCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMore than half of calories consumed in the United States come from ultra-processed foods (UPFs), items like fast food and packaged sna

Updated on: March 30,2026

Study links ultra-processed food intake to prediabetes in young adults

byKeck School of Medicine of USCCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMore than half of calories consumed in the United States come from ultra-processed foods (UPFs), items like fast food and packaged sna

Updated on:March 30,2026

Researcher leads global push to cut tobacco harms in people with mental health conditions

by Samantha Martin,University of YorkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA University of York professor has called for urgent international action to tackle what he describes as an "unseen epidemic&

Updated on: March 26,2026

Researcher leads global push to cut tobacco harms in people with mental health conditions

by Samantha Martin,University of YorkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA University of York professor has called for urgent international action to tackle what he describes as an "unseen epidemic&

Updated on:March 26,2026

Product labeling using colors may help save your health

bySWPS UniversityAn example of (A) ranch dressing with a color-coded label where four green boxes depict healthy amount of nutrients, and one red label depicts unhealthy amount of nutrients and (B) ra

Updated on: April 23,2026

Product labeling using colors may help save your health

bySWPS UniversityAn example of (A) ranch dressing with a color-coded label where four green boxes depict healthy amount of nutrients, and one red label depicts unhealthy amount of nutrients and (B) ra

Updated on:April 23,2026