A special type of faecal transplant showed at two-year point sustained improved gut health, as well as a sustained 45% reduction in core autism spectrum disorder (ASD)...Talking Points
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo does not constitute a public health emergency of international concern. CNN reports that this is according to...
April 10th, 2019A drug-resistant fungus called Candida auris, which preys on people with weakened immune systems, is quietly spreading across the globe, reports The New York Times. The...
The maker of OxyContin and the company’s controlling family agreed to pay $270m in a deal announced with the state of Oklahoma to settle allegations they helped set...
March 20th, 2019Smoking any cigarettes – even only one a day – during pregnancy more than doubles the risk of unexpected sudden infant death (SUID). Quitting smoking was associated...
March 13th, 2019A study of more than 17,000 US adults shows that moderate alcohol consumption – seven to 13 drinks per week – substantially raises one's risk of high blood pressure,...
March 11th, 2019Studies of the health effects of alcohol consumption may underestimate the risks of imbibing, particularly for younger people, according to a US study. This is because...
Medical marijuana may bring relief to older people who have symptoms like pain, sleep disorders or anxiety due to chronic conditions including amyotrophic lateral...
March 6th, 2019When the naturopath Elias Kass testified before a Washington state senate committee on 20 February with a baby on his chest and a pacifier in his hand, he knew that his...
Anti-vaccine scepticism, conflict and poor access fuelled a 50% increase in measles cases last year. The Guardian reports that this is according to the World Health...
