More children, shorter lifespan? Clear evidence from the Great Finnish Famine

byUniversity of GroningenIllustration of a woman carrying a child in her arms. Credit: Nynke WemerScientific theory predicts that having more offspring leads to a shorter life span, including in human

Updated on: March 18,2026

More children, shorter lifespan? Clear evidence from the Great Finnish Famine

byUniversity of GroningenIllustration of a woman carrying a child in her arms. Credit: Nynke WemerScientific theory predicts that having more offspring leads to a shorter life span, including in human

Updated on:March 18,2026

Shared decision-making with a child's physician is less common for immigrant parents, finds study

by Aaron Wagner,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor people who grew up in the United States, navigating health care can be complicated and intimidating, according to Saw

Updated on: March 28,2026

Shared decision-making with a child's physician is less common for immigrant parents, finds study

by Aaron Wagner,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor people who grew up in the United States, navigating health care can be complicated and intimidating, according to Saw

Updated on:March 28,2026

Study challenges advice to avoid coffee for those with atrial fibrillation

byUniversity of California, San FranciscoCredit: CC0 Public DomainDrinking coffee can protect against atrial fibrillation (A-Fib), a common heart rhythm disorder that causes rapid, irregular heartbeat

Updated on: March 28,2026

Study challenges advice to avoid coffee for those with atrial fibrillation

byUniversity of California, San FranciscoCredit: CC0 Public DomainDrinking coffee can protect against atrial fibrillation (A-Fib), a common heart rhythm disorder that causes rapid, irregular heartbeat

Updated on:March 28,2026

Proposed policy calls for reduced nicotine levels in cigarettes

byMedical University of South CarolinaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) has endorsed a federal policy that would make cigarettes far less addictive.

Updated on: March 23,2026

Proposed policy calls for reduced nicotine levels in cigarettes

byMedical University of South CarolinaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) has endorsed a federal policy that would make cigarettes far less addictive.

Updated on:March 23,2026

Recall issued for breaded chicken after major allergen left off label

by I. EdwardsGeorgia-based Suzanna's Kitchen is recalling about 62,550 pounds of fully cooked, bone-in breaded chicken because the label does not list soy, a common food allergen.The recall involv

Updated on: March 23,2026

Recall issued for breaded chicken after major allergen left off label

by I. EdwardsGeorgia-based Suzanna's Kitchen is recalling about 62,550 pounds of fully cooked, bone-in breaded chicken because the label does not list soy, a common food allergen.The recall involv

Updated on:March 23,2026

Widely used pesticides may lower sperm count

by Melissa J. Perry,George Mason UniversityGraphical overview of potential neonicotinoid mechanism of action. Neonicotinoids (red circles) act as agonists by binding to nicotinic acetylcholine recepto

Updated on: April 01,2026

Widely used pesticides may lower sperm count

by Melissa J. Perry,George Mason UniversityGraphical overview of potential neonicotinoid mechanism of action. Neonicotinoids (red circles) act as agonists by binding to nicotinic acetylcholine recepto

Updated on:April 01,2026

Half of US adults resolve to start a new diet in 2026

by Physicians Committee for Responsible MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNearly half of U.S. adults say starting a new diet is one of their New Year's resolutions, according to a new Phys

Updated on: March 06,2026

Half of US adults resolve to start a new diet in 2026

by Physicians Committee for Responsible MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNearly half of U.S. adults say starting a new diet is one of their New Year's resolutions, according to a new Phys

Updated on:March 06,2026

Infant botulism in 10 US states linked to formula being recalled

by The Associated PressThe Food and Drug Administration seal is seen at the Hubert Humphrey Building Auditorium in Washington, April 22, 2025. Credit: AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, FileFederal and state

Updated on: March 15,2026

Infant botulism in 10 US states linked to formula being recalled

by The Associated PressThe Food and Drug Administration seal is seen at the Hubert Humphrey Building Auditorium in Washington, April 22, 2025. Credit: AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, FileFederal and state

Updated on:March 15,2026

Staying active throughout middle age can cut women's risk of premature death in half

byPublic Library of ScienceResearchers investigated the relationship between levels of physical activity in middle-aged women and their health outcomes. Credit: Greg Rosenke, Unsplash (CC0, https://cr

Updated on: April 21,2026

Staying active throughout middle age can cut women's risk of premature death in half

byPublic Library of ScienceResearchers investigated the relationship between levels of physical activity in middle-aged women and their health outcomes. Credit: Greg Rosenke, Unsplash (CC0, https://cr

Updated on:April 21,2026

Pre-school health program does not improve children's diet or physical activity, prompting call for policy changes

byUniversity of BristolPreschoolers having lunch. Credit: University of BristolA pre-school diet and physical activity program does not improve children's calorie intake or overall physical activi

Updated on: March 21,2026

Pre-school health program does not improve children's diet or physical activity, prompting call for policy changes

byUniversity of BristolPreschoolers having lunch. Credit: University of BristolA pre-school diet and physical activity program does not improve children's calorie intake or overall physical activi

Updated on:March 21,2026