Written by Finlay Mead People have been saying for years that Diet Coke causes cancer, but a recent decision by the world’s top global health body has finally confirmed what we’ve all suspected for some time. Health is a total minefield. From the counterintuitive and little-known risks of intermittent fasting to the terrifying repercussions of … Read more
The health AI investment boom is underway. | AFP via Getty Images Healthcare delays behind other sectors in using generative AI, the kind that can answer questions and generate content. But the big money flowing into the industry could soon drive adoption. Healthcare systems are like nuclear plants. They don’t want to change. They have … Read more
EXCLUSIVE: Mental health is on the minds of medical professionals, policy makers, parents and advocates these days. Yet a new study reveals that one area where little has changed for mental health is popular movies. The new report, by Dr. Stacy L. Smith and the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, is the third in a series … Read more
Shutterstock Andres Ayrton/Pexels Our arms carry us through life, literally. We use them to lift children, pets and boxes. They can help us power up a cardio workout (pump those arms), do yard work, and throw together the ingredients for a noteworthy meal. When it comes to arm strength, the first images that come to … Read more
Sheffield is renowned for its green city status, surrounded by rolling hills and romantic vistas. But for many who live here, life is far from peaceful; according to the Office for National Statistics, almost a quarter (23%) of people in Sheffield report being very anxious. We are not alone in this. In 2021/22, 1.81 million … Read more
OHS Executive Director Deidre Gifford Credit: Mike Savino’s photo State officials have tried to get a better look at what’s driving health care costs soaring, but a Wednesday hearing raised largely more questions than answers. The Office of Health Strategy held its first-ever hearing to review some of the findings from its March report that … Read more
By Lucas Thomas After the recent passage of several bills affecting LGBTQ youth in the North Carolina General Assembly, there isn’t much that people in those communities can do other than strategize for what lies ahead. After more than 50 minutes of floor debate in the Senate on Tuesday, lawmakers approved House Bill 808, which … Read more
Mass programs work to narrow the affordability gap for food and health care Three Sisters Garden Project and the Massachusetts Medical Society are closing the gap. Updated: 8 PM EDT June 28, 2023 Hide transcript Show transcript The tricky thing about gaps in companies and curb talk is that we get used to walking over … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) President Joe Bidens The younger brother said in a radio interview Wednesday that the president has been very open in the conversations the two have had about the benefits of psychedelics as a form of medical treatment. Frank Biden made the comments during a call on the Michael Smerconish program on SiriusXM. The … Read more
A drone could deliver your next order of vitamins or supplements. Leading global health and wellness company GNC is joining forces with Zipline to offer all-electric drone delivery in select markets across the United States starting this summer. Electric drones to deliver GNC health and fitness items Founded in 2014, Zipline began delivering emergency blood … Read more