Dr. Kyle Walsh selected to lead the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Dr. Walsh is the institute’s seventh director and will also serve as director of the National Toxicology Program.
Health & Wellness
Find reliable insights on physical health, mental wellness, nutrition, and fitness. This category curates evidence-based articles to inspire healthier lifestyles and informed choices.
Shared decision-making with a child’s physician is less common for immigrant parents, finds study
For people who grew up in the United States, navigating health care can be complicated and intimidating, according to Sawsan Salah, a doctoral candidate in biobehavioral health at Penn State. Those complications may be magnified when a person is unfamiliar…
Nationwide recall alert: ADHD drug may not dissolve correctly
Millions of Americans who rely on medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be affected by a new drug recall.
Toxic beauty: Health risks of Latin America’s cosmetics trade
Across Latin America’s cities, a lucrative informal trade in cosmetics and personal hygiene products is thriving.
Review links air pollution and Alzheimer’s and offers a preventive plan
A new peer-reviewed article published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, by the Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation, reveals compelling evidence that air pollution and climate stress are major (modifiable) risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease, and introduces a revolutionary prevention…
Long-term poverty and rising unsecured debt in early adulthood each linked to higher risk of premature death
Adults who experience poverty-level family income—whether sustained or intermittent—over two decades spanning young to mid-adulthood face a significantly higher risk of dying prematurely than those who are never in poverty, according to new research led by Columbia University Mailman School…
Can colostrum supplements improve your skin, gut and immune system? A nutritionist explains
Colostrum is often called “liquid gold” by lactation specialists, midwives and infant-health researchers. It’s the early milk produced in the first days after childbirth: thick, yellow and rich in antibodies, proteins and nutrients.
Goodbye cavities? This new toothpaste made from hair can heal enamel
Scientists have found that keratin, the protein in hair and skin, can repair and protect tooth enamel. The material forms a mineralized layer that halts decay and restores strength, outperforming traditional fluoride. Made from sustainable sources like hair, it could…
Hidden weakness makes prostate cancer self-destruct
Researchers have discovered that prostate cancer depends on two key enzymes, PDIA1 and PDIA5, to survive and resist therapy. When blocked, these enzymes cause the androgen receptor to collapse, killing cancer cells and enhancing the effects of drugs like enzalutamide.…
Scientists find brain chemical tied to trauma and depression
Researchers identified SGK1 as a key chemical connecting childhood trauma to depression and suicidal behavior. High SGK1 levels were found in the brains of suicide victims and in people with genetic variants linked to early adversity. Drugs that block SGK1…