Antibiotics are often hailed as miracle drugs for their ability to wipe out dangerous infections, but new research suggests they leave a more lasting footprint on our bodies than previously thought.

A study of nearly 15,000 adults found that certain antibiotics can alter the community of helpful bacteria in our digestive system for nearly ... Página completa

Eczema flare-ups can feel random and hard to control, but new research suggests there may be a way to better predict and manage them.

Scientists say something from a complex field of mathematics called nonlinear dynamics could help explain why symptoms suddenly worsen and how much treatment a person may need.

The study — publis... Página completa

Both types of diabetes dramatically increase a person’s risk of dementia, a new study says.

People with type 1 diabetes are nearly three times more likely than those without diabetes to develop dementia, and folks with type 2 diabetes are twice as likely to do so, researchers reported March 18 in the journal Neurology.

Frozen spinach bites sold at Aldi are being pulled from shelves after a possible contamination issue, federal health officials said.

The recall involves Simply Nature Spinach Bites, which may contain rodent hair. 

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said the issue led to a Class II recall, meaning the product could cause... Página completa

Pesticides can affect a newborn’s health before they’re even conceived, a new study says.

Women exposed to agricultural pesticides prior to pregnancy are up to three times more likely to give birth to sickly babies, researchers reported this month in the Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology.

Premature menopause can increase a woman’s long-term risk of heart disease from clogged arteries by 40%, a new study says.

This risk is particularly important among Black women, as they are three times more likely to experience menopause prior to age 40, researchers reported March 18 in JAMA Cardiology.

The results sug... Página completa