Artificial sweeteners may disrupt metabolism, new review suggests
New scientific evidence suggests a link between calorie-free artificial sweeteners and impaired blood sugar regulation.
Breastfeeding improves sleep and is linked to a lower risk of ADHD in children, two studies find
A Japanese study found that babies fed breast milk during their first six months of life had better sleep quality, while a Norwegian study found an association between breastfeeding and a lower risk of ADHD symptoms in childhood.
Air conditioning is also a gender issue
If women tend to feel colder than men for air conditioning, it’s largely because of a thermal comfort standard established sixty years ago.
Coffee supports liver health and improves mood with its effects on gut microbiota
Coffee supports liver health and improves mood through its effects on the gut microbiota.
The 2026 World Cup between climate crisis and global mobility
Record temperatures and border checks: how climate and migration policies are reshaping sport.
Cooking at home could reduce the risk of dementia in older adults
An observational study involving more than 10,000 older adults linked preparing meals at home with a lower risk of dementia, especially among those with limited cooking skills.
What is picloram, the pesticide that may help explain the surge in colorectal cancer cases?
An innovative Spanish study has found a link between the pesticide picloram and the onset of colorectal cancer among people under 50.
The US inverted food pyramid between political choice and nutrition: an expert’s view
Immunologist Attilio Speciani explained his views on the new US food pyramid, offering an analysis of the guidelines and the influence of lobbying.
Worst cholera in decades in Malawi
More than 1.500 people died of cholera over the past one year, and the government is struggling to contain its spread
New report reveals effects of climate change on allergy season
Allergy season in the U.S. is worsening due to the consequences of climate change. This is the pattern emerging from a new report by Climate Central.