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A food scientist who has long vocalized the link between ultra-processed foods and chronic health conditions has revealed that he still eats them, even ‘the bad ones’. Dr Kevin Hall served as a nutrition and metabolism scientist at the National Institutes of Health for 21 years before quitting this spring amid complaints that his work was being censored by the Trump …

Share on PinterestWhat should you eat and drink before and after a flu shot? We asked three experts for tips and advice. Image credit: Tatiana Maksimova/Getty Images Staying up-to-date with yearly flu shots is an important step in maintaining day-to-day health. However, some people may be worried about some of the more common side effects, like mild fever, or about …

A croaky voice and a sharp, ‘razor blade’ sore throat are emerging as tell-tale signs of the latest Covid variants now sweeping the US.  The strains, XFB, dubbed Stratus, and NB.1.8.1, known as Nimbus, are fueling a surge in infections, with cases spiking specifically in the northeast in the last several weeks.  In the US, nationwide Covid wastewater levels, used …

Once the fall rolls around, many people head to their local pharmacy for a flu shot, a practice they’ve been taking part in for years. In fact, the first flu vaccines were approved all the way back in 1945, according to the Mayo Clinic. On the other hand, the vaccines for respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, were all approved for …

The NHS has issued a stark warning to anyone taking the medication omeprazole, over concerns around long-term use of the drug. Omeprazole is the most commonly prescribed drug in the UK, with as many as 73 million NHS prescriptions being dispensed in England between 2022 and 2023. It it mostly used to treat symptoms like heartburn and acid reflux, and …

For years, debates have raged over whether a vegan diet or an omnivorous one is healthier. Two British twins, Ross and Hugo Turner, decided to put the question to the test—using themselves as the experiment. The results, after three months of identical training and carefully prepared meals, reveal just how differently our bodies can respond to diet. A controlled experiment …

A man who drank up to 4.5 litres of Dr Pepper every day revealed the impact his unorthodox drinking habits had on his body. Buckinghamshire bloke Tom Bowey got called the ‘Dr Pepper Man’ for his impressive but unwise habit of quaffing the famous fizzy drink, with him admitting he spent ‘over 10 years’ chugging the stuff. He tried quitting …

Summary: A large clinical trial found that cocoa flavanol supplements can lower age-related inflammation, potentially explaining their heart-protective effects. Researchers analyzed blood samples and discovered a consistent reduction in hsCRP, a biomarker tied to cardiovascular risk, among participants taking cocoa extract. Other inflammatory markers stayed relatively stable, though some shifts, like an increase in immune-related interferon-γ, raised new questions. These …

Kyle Dubas Gets Candid; Puts Vets on Notice, Will ‘Deal With Ripple Effects’, IF….  Pittsburgh Hockey Now Dan Muse’s first day of Penguins practice defined by energy, physicality and grueling workouts  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Yohe: 10 observations from Day 1 of Penguins training camp  The New York Times Pittsburgh Penguins 2025-26 season preview: What fans need to know before the puck drops  CBS News Penguins …

Cannabis compounds have distinct effects on brain connectivity and blood flow, study finds  PsyPost Source link