Public Health

Single dose of antibodies can prevent HIV in newborns

In a new study, researchers found a single dose of an antibody-based treatment can prevent HIV transmission from mother to baby. They also found when...

BPA-free products could harm your heart functions

In a new study, researchers found that common Bisphenol A (BPA) replacement, bisphenol S (BPS), can hinder heart function within minutes of a single...

This universal flu vaccine may protect against 6 different flu viruses

In a new study, researchers found that a novel nanoparticle vaccine that combines two major influenza proteins is effective in providing broad, long-lasting protection...

Even $1 dollar increase in minimum wage may prevent suicide

In a new study, researchers found that a US$1 increase in the minimum wage is linked to a fall in the suicide rate of...

Here is what we really know about CBD’s health benefits

Celebrated for its purported therapeutic effects and legal when derived from hemp—a form of the cannabis plant—CBD is in shampoos, hand lotions, skin creams,...

Dental flossing linked to higher toxic chemicals in the body

In a new study, researchers found certain types of consumer behaviors, including flossing with Oral-B Glide dental floss, contribute to elevated levels in the...

Essential oil poisoning is on the rise

In a new study, researchers found that poisoning by essential oil exposure is frequent and on the rise in Australia, with 63% of cases...

Nearly a third of American adults have heartburn every week

In a new study, researchers found that gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a digestive disorder that causes heartburn and other uncomfortable symptoms, may affect nearly...

About half of Americans may have obesity by 2030

In a new study, researchers found that about half of the adult U.S. population will have obesity and about a quarter will have severe...

Where cannabis is legal, Americans more likely to believe it has benefits

In a new study, researchers found that people of states where cannabis has been legalized are more likely to believe it has beneficial effects...