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“Vegan,” “vegetarian,” “meatless,” “plant-based,” “plant-rich,” “plant-forward,” “animal-free”: these are all terms used to describe foods or diets that are mostly or completely made of non-animal sources.

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have discovered a fundamental mechanism that affects the size of the pupil, namely our breathing. The study, published in the Journal of Physiology, shows that the pupil is smallest during inhalation and largest during exhalation—something that could affect our vision.

A new study led by Flinders University has found that the speed at which water flows from a tap can significantly impact the possible risk of infections spreading in hospital and aged-care settings.

From 2022 to 2023, there was a decrease in the age-adjusted rate of drug overdose death in the United States, according to a report published in the February Health E-Stats, a publication of the National Center for Health Statistics.

New numbers have been released by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) in an update on the measles outbreak in Gaines County and the surrounding communities: 58 individuals, including at least 48 children and six adults, have been infected as of Feb. 18.

Stroke patients leave the hospital with better prospects if they’re forced to hoof it more during recovery, a new study suggests. The new research was presented at the American Stroke Association’s annual meeting in Los Angeles.

The current flu season is shaping up to be the worst in a decade. So far, there have been at least 29 million illnesses and 370,000 hospitalizations related to the flu—the most since the 2015–2016 season, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) weekly flu report.

When Beatrice Dionigi was in medical school 15 years ago, she was taught that colon cancer—long known as a “silent killer” for its ability to advance undetected—was a disease of old age, striking people in their 50s and beyond. But since embarking on her career as a colon and rectal surgeon, she has found herself operating on patients far younger than she expected.

A breakthrough in bioprinting of living tissues could soon lead to 3D-printing of blood vessels and human organs, ushering in a new era of regenerative medicine.

When animals and humans explore their surrounding environment or complete specific tasks, their brains simultaneously support both their mental (i.e., cognitive) processes and physical movements. For instance, some brain processes could contribute to memory encoding and decision-making, while others plan and execute their body movements or facial expressions.