Health Experts Seek New Ways to Identify and Treat Obesity
A group of international experts is proposing a new way to define and identify obesity – a medical condition linked to having too much body fat.
Red Coloring Linked to Cancer Risk Banned in US Foods
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned a chemical widely used to color some food products red.
Study: Around Half of US Teens Always Online
Nearly half of American teenagers – children ages 13 to 17 – say they are online “constantly” despite concerns about the effects of social media and smartphones on their mental health.
New US Food Guidelines: Eat Less Meat, More Beans
For a healthy diet, people should eat more beans, peas and lentils.
Can Bees Identify Cancer Earlier Than Machines?
Researchers at Michigan State University recently found that bees’ sense of “smell” is sensitive enough to identify chemical smells of cancer.
Britain Reports Four New Mpox Cases
British health officials say they have identified four cases of the new, highly infectious version of mpox that first appeared in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Some US Cities Use Sheep, Goats to Control Plant Growth
Some American communities and universities have been experimenting with sheep and goats to keep plant growth under control.
Employers Use Wearable Devices to Measure Workers’ Temperature
The aim is to look for heat stress.
Small Farm Animals Are Growing in Popularity
Americans are showing more interest in owning unusually small cows, goats, donkeys and other small farm animals.
Can Resistance Training Keep Us Feeling Young?
Some experts suggest that lifting weights is the best way to keep our bodies strong and healthy as we age.