Health and food

LOS ANGELES — Wildfires that swept through Los Angeles earlier this year may have led to more than 400 additional deaths, far exceeding the official toll, according to research…

Foshan City at Epicentre as Authorities Race to Contain Rapid Spread China is grappling with a significant outbreak of chikungunya, a mosquito-borne viral disease, with over 7,000…

A new study has revealed that high levels of a hormone found in gut cells may contribute to many cases of chronic diarrhea. The findings help explain up to 40% of cases of…

Shellfish allergy is the most common self-reported food allergy among U.S. adults, affecting about 3% of adults and 1% of children. It differs from a fin fish allergy and often…

Swedish doctors are urging caution among parents using hormone-based creams and gels after multiple children experienced alarming physical changes due to accidental exposure.…

A healthy diet is essential for maintaining good health and proper nutrition. It helps protect against many chronic noncommunicable diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, and…

If olives are technically a fruit, does that make olive oil a kind of fruit juice? While we may not sip it like orange or apple juice, olive oil has been prized for centuries — not…

Food allergies affect 4–8% of U.S. children and can be life-threatening, especially in school settings where exposure risks are high. While there’s no cure, early education and…

Walking just 7,000 steps a day can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease, dementia, cancer, and depression, offering a more realistic alternative to the long-promoted…

Pul-i-Alam, Logar – July 2025 More than 6,500 children were treated for diarrhea in Logar province last month, according to local health authorities. The surge is being described…