Nutrition apps can help build healthy habits. For some users, their gaming features carry risks Posted August 2, 2026 Green means go. Red means stop. Trophies or confetti come with good performance, and people who fall behind get nudged to do better. Those brightly colored eng…
A cancer patient’s pets inspired a push for pets in hospice wards Posted July 24, 2026 When Ewa Lutka-Krawczyk was diagnosed with gallbladder cancer, her first thought was for Gaja, a shelter dog she had taken in three years ago. She asked her doctor to assure her s…
Experimental pill promises new hope for deadly pancreatic cancer Posted June 29, 2026 A novel pill helped people with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer, researchers reported, raising hopes of long-needed better treatments for one of the deadliest types of canc…
U.K. passes bill that will eventually ban cigarette purchases Posted May 22, 2026 Opponents of smoking got a breath of fresh air as Parliament passed a bill that will put cigarettes out of reach for future generations. “The end of smoking, a…
Thousands suffer nausea, delirium, and other health issues from sewage toxins in Tijuana River Posted May 15, 2026 The smell of rotten eggs permeates Steve Egger's Southern California home, especially at night, as the nearby Tijuana River foams up with sewage from Mexico befor…
World Food Prize goes to food safety scientist for preventing millions of cases of foodborne illness Posted May 3, 2026 A scientist who pioneered the modern food processing safety standards used around the world was award…
New AI-powered portable X-ray machines to help early detection and treatment of TB in the Philippines Posted April 29, 2026 The World Health Organization (WHO) marked World Tuberculosis Day on March 24. This year’s slogan is ‘Yes! We can end TB!’ Medics diagnosing tuberculosis (TB) in the Philippine…
Singing brings joy to people with neurological conditions in Amsterdam Posted April 22, 2026 At a gathering in Amsterdam, support for people with neurodegenerative diseases comes in the form of song. The “singing circle” is run by opera singer Maartje de …
How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health Posted April 9, 2026 Most of America “sprang forward” for daylight saving time on March 8. Losing that hour of sleep can do more than leave you tired and cranky the next day. It could also harm your h…
If you’re struggling to lose weight, could chilling your carbs help? Posted April 6, 2026 Online influencers claim the secret to low-calorie rice, pasta, and potatoes may be as simple as chilling out. Are they right? Not quite. But a small yet solid body of science doe…