Long-term poverty and rising unsecured debt in early adulthood each linked to higher risk of premature death

byColumbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsAdults who experience poverty-level family income—whether sustained or intermittent—over two decades span

Updated on: March 16,2026

Long-term poverty and rising unsecured debt in early adulthood each linked to higher risk of premature death

byColumbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsAdults who experience poverty-level family income—whether sustained or intermittent—over two decades span

Updated on:March 16,2026

Infant botulism in 10 US states linked to formula being recalled

by The Associated PressThe Food and Drug Administration seal is seen at the Hubert Humphrey Building Auditorium in Washington, April 22, 2025. Credit: AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, FileFederal and state

Updated on: March 15,2026

Infant botulism in 10 US states linked to formula being recalled

by The Associated PressThe Food and Drug Administration seal is seen at the Hubert Humphrey Building Auditorium in Washington, April 22, 2025. Credit: AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, FileFederal and state

Updated on:March 15,2026

How does grandparental care affect children's health?

byWileyCredit: Kampus Production from PexelsResearch published inHealth Economicsindicates that regular childcare provided by grandparents can ease the pressures on parents but may have some negative

Updated on: March 14,2026

How does grandparental care affect children's health?

byWileyCredit: Kampus Production from PexelsResearch published inHealth Economicsindicates that regular childcare provided by grandparents can ease the pressures on parents but may have some negative

Updated on:March 14,2026

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

Households using more of the most popular WIC food benefits stay in the program longer, study finds

by Alden Woods,University of WashingtonProportion of participants who discontinued special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children (WIC) by WIC food and by participant category

Updated on: March 12,2026

Households using more of the most popular WIC food benefits stay in the program longer, study finds

by Alden Woods,University of WashingtonProportion of participants who discontinued special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children (WIC) by WIC food and by participant category

Updated on:March 12,2026

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

Hidradenitis suppurativa: The painful skin condition that can hide in plain sight

by Dan Baumgardt,The ConversationCredit: Karola G from PexelsYou may not give much thought to your armpits, apart from checking whether they need another swipe of deodorant. But this small, often over

Updated on: March 11,2026

Hidradenitis suppurativa: The painful skin condition that can hide in plain sight

by Dan Baumgardt,The ConversationCredit: Karola G from PexelsYou may not give much thought to your armpits, apart from checking whether they need another swipe of deodorant. But this small, often over

Updated on:March 11,2026

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

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

Healthy habits and the holiday season: Tips for families to navigate eating, physical activity and sleep

by Holly Noelle Schaafsma, Jess Haines, Kathryn Walton, Raphaëlle Jacob,The ConversationCredit: Yaroslav Shuraev from PexelsThe holiday season is a time of exciting activities, family get-togethers an

Updated on: March 09,2026

Healthy habits and the holiday season: Tips for families to navigate eating, physical activity and sleep

by Holly Noelle Schaafsma, Jess Haines, Kathryn Walton, Raphaëlle Jacob,The ConversationCredit: Yaroslav Shuraev from PexelsThe holiday season is a time of exciting activities, family get-togethers an

Updated on:March 09,2026

Health policy experts identify promising strategies for providing health care to homeless people

by Greg Bruno,Rutgers UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOrganizations aiming to help homeless people with either housing or health care can be more effective when they form partnerships with

Updated on: March 08,2026

Health policy experts identify promising strategies for providing health care to homeless people

by Greg Bruno,Rutgers UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOrganizations aiming to help homeless people with either housing or health care can be more effective when they form partnerships with

Updated on:March 08,2026