Health and food

Farewell to the “Bitter Aftertaste”: Artificial Sweeteners May Soon Taste Just Like Sugar

Popular artificial sweeteners such as saccharin and acesulfame potassium have long suffered from a major drawback: while they deliver an…

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Effects of Climate Change on the Human Nervous System

Doctors warn that the problems faced today by people with neurological disorders could, in the future, also affect healthy individuals…

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“Should Everyone Be Taking Vitamin Supplements? Evaluating Evidence, Risks, and Benefits”

Vitamin supplements are often promoted as an efficient way to compensate for dietary deficiencies. Yet, while the global market is…

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The Unexpected Ways Food Interferes With Drug Effectiveness

Occasionally, the food we eat can interfere with how drugs are supposed to work. Scientists are now trying to harness…

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New Chinese Virus or Chikungunya Fever

New Chinese Virus or Chikungunya Fever Chikungunya virus enters the human body through the bite of a mosquito and causes…

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Emergency Warns of Deepening Health Crisis in Afghanistan

Four years after the government’s collapse and the withdrawal of foreign troops, millions in Afghanistan remain without essential healthcare, as…

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Malaria Still a Major Public Health Concern in Afghanistan

KABUL — Malaria continues to pose a significant public health challenge in Afghanistan, with more than 50,000 confirmed cases reported…

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Kiwi: A Superfruit for Gut Health and More

Dr. Trisha Pasricha, a gastroenterologist, author, and columnist for The Washington Post, ranks kiwi at the top of gut-friendly foods.…

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The Hidden Battle with Lyme Disease: A Growing Threat Amidst Diagnostic Challenges

Lyme disease, once a little-known illness, is now on the rise globally—fueled in part by climate change expanding the habitats…

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Study: LA Wildfires May Have Caused 400+ Additional Deaths

LOS ANGELES — Wildfires that swept through Los Angeles earlier this year may have led to more than 400 additional…

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