For long-term health, diet quality matters more than food processing level
What makes a diet healthy—or not? According to a new study, nutritional quality matters more than processing level when it comes to long-term health.
Jul 28, 2026
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Coca-Cola 'sportswashing' during World Cup amplified by social media
New research being presented at the International Congress on Obesity (ICO2026), hosted by the World Obesity Federation (WOF) in Mexico City, Mexico (July 15–17), reveals how Coca-Cola's sponsorship of the 2025 FIFA Club ...
Jul 15, 2026
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What is driving America's heart disease crisis? Hypertension remains a big reason
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Its impact extends beyond biology, with social determinants such as food insecurity, socioeconomic ...
Aug 11, 2026
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North Macedonia registers fifth West Nile virus death
A fifth death connected to West Nile virus was registered Saturday in North Macedonia, which is conducting extensive fumigation against mosquitoes, the country's health authorities said.
Aug 23, 2026
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We can't entirely blame COVID vaccine mandates for lower vaccination rates today. It's not that simple
Childhood vaccination rates have slumped globally. In several countries, people are more hesitant about getting vaccinated. Populist political actors promote distrust of government and scientific institutions. And the disinformation ...
Jul 3, 2026
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80% of toddler foods on grocery shelves are ultra-processed, audit reveals
An audit of toddler foods sold at 21 grocery stores in Texas revealed that 4 out of 5 products were ultra-processed and 49% of all products failed to meet at least one nutrient standard established by the World Health Organization ...
Jul 27, 2026
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Climate change is redrawing the malaria map in Africa, study finds
Malaria is the deadliest climate-sensitive infectious disease. Yet researchers and public health officials have long argued over how climate change has shaped its spread. A new Nature study resolves this debate, providing ...
Jul 29, 2026
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Late-stage parasite blockers could turn mosquito bites into malaria vaccine boosters
Researchers from WEHI (Melbourne, Australia) have discovered a new way to help prevent malaria that could one day transform mosquito bites from a source of deadly infection into immunity boosters against the disease.
Aug 14, 2026
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The new malaria vaccine helps in Africa but faces a test: Completing all 4 doses
Rain had turned the dirt road into thick mud, but Mabel Djoumessi kept walking with her 9-month-old son, Kenfack, strapped to her back. His malaria vaccination appointment at a clinic in central Cameroon was too important ...
Jul 15, 2026
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Black women need more help in accessing breast cancer screening
Black African and Black Caribbean women in the UK want clearer and more accessible information about breast cancer screening, according to a study from the University of Surrey.
Jul 15, 2026
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