Cart is empty For many people, pets provide unconditional love, companionship and a sense of security. But not all human-pet relationships are beneficial, and some may contribute to stress and anxiety rather than relief.
From height to health: Largest global genetic study reveals hidden risks and benefits linked to stature
New genetic links have been discovered between genetically predicted height and an individual’s likelihood of developing a range of diseases and conditions. These new data could help improve early diagnosis and risk monitoring for patients.
Texas records first US measles death in ten years—how to protect yourself and your community
On Feb. 26, 2025, Texas health officials announced the death of a child in a measles outbreak—the first measles death in the United States since 2015. The outbreak was first identified in early February in Gaines County, Texas, where just 82% of kindergartners are vaccinated against measles, compared with 93% on average across the country. As of Feb. 27, there were at least 124 confirmed cases in Texas and nearby towns in New Mexico.
The urgent mental health needs of young people: Lessons for Canada from a global commission
Canada urgently needs to take action to support the well-being of young people and secure a healthier and more prosperous future for generations to come.
New treatment option for psoriasis restores anti-inflammatory immune cell function
Psoriasis is one of the most common chronic inflammatory skin diseases, affecting about 250,000 people in Austria. While previous treatment approaches have mainly focused on inhibiting pro-inflammatory immune cells, a study led by MedUni Vienna shows that it is possible to restore the function of certain anti-inflammatory immune cells in a targeted manner.
Inspired or frightened by health info you just saw on social media? Expert says try this first.
Social media can be a great place to catch up with friends, follow favorite celebrities and watch adorable pygmy hippos. But many people also go there for health advice, and few have seen the implications of that from more angles than Dr. Mikhail Varshavski.
Sleep patterns may reveal comatose patients with hidden consciousness
Several studies in the past decade have revealed that up to a quarter of unresponsive patients with recent brain injuries may possess a degree of consciousness that’s normally hidden from their families and physicians.
Alcohol use leads to earlier brain aging and impaired behavioral flexibility, even in early adulthood
Alcohol use leads to earlier brain aging and impaired behavioral flexibility, with those effects detectable even among adults in their 20s and 30s, according to an innovative study.
Minimal health gains from star ratings on food, modeling estimates
Voluntary health star nutrition ratings on packaged foods introduced a decade ago have likely led to minimal health gains for New Zealanders, a new modeling study has found.
Two glasses of cherry juice a day may reduce gut inflammation in bowel disease patients, study finds
Drinking two small glasses of cherry juice a day may reduce gut inflammation and boost quality of life in bowel disease patients, a new study shows. The work is published in the journal Life.