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New Delhi: Emissions from the global plastics system –greenhouse gases, air-polluting particles, and toxic chemicals released particularly from plastics production processes — could double health risks by 2040, if no meaningful action is taken to change current practices, according to a study on Tuesday. The research, published in The Lancet Planetary Health journal, identified health…
Parents in the UK are being warned not to feed their babies using a particular batch of Aptamil First Infant Formula made by Danone. The company is recalling the product because it contains a toxin, called cereulide, which can cause vomiting. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) says the only batch affected is the 800g pack…
In today’s fast-paced lifestyle, obesity and hormonal imbalance in women are becoming more common with each passing day, and the two are closely linked. Extra body weight can disturb the body’s natural hormone balance, which affects periods, metabolism, mood, and fertility. This can increase the risk of health issues like PCOS, thyroid problems, and insulin…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Psychiatric disorders can share common genetic influences, which means parts of DNA can be at the root of more than one mental condition, new research has found. The study, led by researchers at Texas A&M University and published in Nature, could explain why many mental health conditions…
UnitedHealth Group Inc. signage on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images UnitedHealth Group on Tuesday posted a modest fourth-quarter earnings beat, but issued soft revenue guidance, as the parent company of the nation’s largest private insurer…
Available for over a year This week we’re looking at government plans to start sequencing the DNA of every newborn baby in England within the next decade. Each newborn would undergo whole genome sequencing to assess their risk of hundreds of diseases, under NHS plans. It promises a revolution in spotting disease early – but…
After reports of a Nipah virus outbreak in India, several neighbouring countries have stepped up safety measures. According to media reports, Thailand has begun screening air passengers arriving from India following the confirmation of five Nipah virus cases and nearly 100 people being quarantined in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal. Thailand Begins Airport…
The American Academy of Pediatrics released its own recommendations for childhood vaccinations Monday. The list differs significantly from the reduced vaccine schedule released earlier this month by the CDC. Dr. Amanda Kravitz, pediatrician at Weill Cornell in New York City, joins CBS News to discuss.
Michelle RobertsDigital health editor Getty Images The menopause is linked to changes in the brain similar to those seen in Alzheimer’s, according to a large UK study. The loss of grey matter in areas involved with memory and emotion might partly explain why women are generally at greater risk of dementia than men, researchers speculate….
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Drinking heavily and consistently over an adult’s lifetime could lead to a higher risk of colorectal cancer, according to a study published in the journal Cancer by the American Cancer Society (ACS). The study analyzed 20 years of data from more than 88,000 U.S. adults to determine…