The World Health Organization has approved a new version of a widely used cholera vaccine that aims to address a surge in cases. The new vaccine uses fewer ingredients and can be made more quickly and cheaply. It remains effective at preventing
The World Health Organization has approved a new version of a widely used cholera vaccine that aims to address a surge in cases. The new vaccine uses fewer ingredients and can be made more quickly and cheaply. It remains effective at preventing
A Utah mother is fighting for her teenage daughter’s access to diabetes medicine. Ruby Smart, 15, has been taking Levemir (detemir) insulin since she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes more than two years ago. “Levemir is uniquely suited to her situation,”
The World Health Organization and 500 experts have established a consensus on the definition of airborne diseases. The groups are aiming to prevent confusion similar to that experienced during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. The WHO released a document outlining
When creating an ideal sleeping environment, you might think of lighting, temperature and sound — but what about food? What you eat during the day can have a surprising impact on how well you sleep at night, according to experts. “Food choice
Two new studies have described the ways in which tiny microplastics can end up in humans’ organs – and even in the brains of mice. One of the studies, published in Environmental Health Perspectives on Apr. 10., involved feeding healthy mice microplastics
The risk of having potentially harmful chemicals in your drinking water may depend on your zip code. A study published in the journal Nature Geoscience on April 8 found that higher amounts of PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances) were found in drinking water in
Tayla Clement, born and raised in New Zealand, has Moebius syndrome, a neurological disease that affects one child out of every 50,000 to 500,000. (Tayla Clement) THE GIRL WHO CAN’T SMILE – Tayla Clement, 26, has a rare disorder that makes it
Every day, it’s lurking — somewhere in the window between lunch and dinner, waiting to sap your energy and motivation. It’s the midday slump, that time of afternoon when many people succumb to fatigue, lethargy and a general decline in productivity. But
More than a third of adults fail to get the recommended seven to eight hours of sleep each night — and the scarcity of shuteye can have a surprising effect. Lack of sleep can lead to what some experts refer to as
Pure orange juice might have some unexpected benefits. Researchers from Toronto Metropolitan University researched the effects of drinking 100% orange juice compared to a sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB), or “orange drink,” on appetite, food intake and glycemic response in adults. The study was