Health
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London's clean-air zone linked to faster lung growth in children
A new study in The Lancet Public Health shows that London's Ultra Low Emission Zone was linked to faster lung growth in children. Pollution
Unstable work schedules linked to poorer health, with gender divide
A study of over 61,000 workers finds that unpredictable schedules are tied to health decline, especially for men. For women, the impact ofte
Strength training in pregnancy may cut diabetes risk, study finds
A randomized trial from Spain found that pregnant women who did strength training had lower rates of gestational diabetes and better quality
Album release days linked to 15% rise in US traffic deaths, study finds
US traffic deaths rose 15% on days when major albums by artists like Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny were released. The spike coincides with a 43
Beyond the mainstream: exploring wellbeing at the UK's Medicine Festival
More than 10,000 people gathered at the UK's Medicine Festival to explore ancestral ceremonies, yoga, and alternative therapies. Participant
How rising nighttime temperatures are disrupting sleep across Europe
Nighttime temperatures in Europe are rising faster than daytime ones, reducing the body's chance to recover from heat. This leads to poorer
Blood tests reveal why astronauts get constipated in space
Blood samples from 52 astronauts show increased protein fermentation in the gut during spaceflight. The findings may also help bedridden pat
DR Congo's Ebola outbreak becomes deadliest in country's history
The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has become the deadliest in the country's history, with over 2,300 deaths. The virus is spreading at an excep
Focused attention may reduce skin inflammation, Israeli study finds
New research from Bar-Ilan University in Israel suggests that directing attention to an inflamed area can reduce the physical inflammatory r
Tick season in Europe: practical steps to cut bite risks this summer
Ticks are active across Europe from spring to autumn, carrying Lyme disease and TBE. Simple habits like protective clothing and thorough che
Heat alerts in England fail to prompt action for 41% of recipients
A new study reveals that 41% of people who saw heat-health alerts in England did nothing to protect themselves. Many don't perceive personal
EU weighs sweeping tobacco tax overhaul to curb nicotine use
The European Commission has proposed raising minimum cigarette excise duties by 139% and taxing vapes, heated tobacco, and nicotine pouches