Month: September 2024

PFAS “forever chemicals” could cause pregnant women to experience long-term weight gain, increasing their risk of obesity in middle age, a new study warns. Women with higher levels of PFAS … Click to Continue » View original article Contributor:

Researchers have long faulted the body mass index as an unreliable indicator of health. A replacement has been gaining support: the body roundness index. View original article Contributor: Roni Caryn Rabin

Gene therapy may restore vision to children and adults robbed of their sight by a rare inherited condition called Leber congenital amaurosis, researchers report. The illness is caused by mutations … Click to Continue » View original article Contributor:

Ever wondered what mindful eating is all about? It’s the opposite of dashboard dining, desktop lunches and grab-and-go dinners. Mindful eating isn’t about what you eat, but how — recognizing … Click to Continue » View original article Contributor:

Here’s hoping you and yours had an enjoyable Labor Day holiday on Monday. Yet I’m betting it’s left a lot of folks feeling a day behind in their workload because … Click to Continue » View original article Contributor:

If you see Alexandria Agresta breaking into a wide grin, one of her best friends—who lives thousands of miles away—probably just sent her a meme or an inspirational quote from Instagram. The person may or may not have included a note about why they liked it. Either way, the notification dinging on her phone thrills … Read more

Food dye transformed the skin of mice into a living window revealing blood vessels, muscle fibers and gut contractions, according to a new study. View original article Contributor: Carolyn Y. Johnson

Nearly 6 percent of U.S. middle and high school students reported using e-cigarettes this year compared to last year’s 7.7 percent. View original article Contributor: Rachel Roubein, David Ovalle

The Washington Post’s essential guide to health policy news. View original article Contributor: David Ovalle, McKenzie Beard