More children who need daily medical care attend regular schools since 2021 law
Since 2021, more children who require daily medical care have been able to attend regular schools, broadening their horizons and raising awareness of diversity in classroom.
The personal chefs feeding today's global tours
Many tours for A-list artists now include a vegan chef and place a priority on physical and mental well-being as well as lessening environmental impact.
Alzheimer's diagnosis revamp embraces rating scale similar to cancer
New guidelines would replace terminology such as mild, moderate and severe, instead using a numerical system related to disease progression.
The meds they bought were toxic. Now Gambian parents seek justice.
Filing a lawsuit against the Gambian government is a rare step in one of Africa's poorest countries, where few have the means to challenge authorities.
Aspartame ‘possibly’ carcinogenic, yet safe at common-use levels, WHO says
A chemical-based sweetener that is hundreds of times sweeter than sugar, aspartame is packaged and sold under names such as Equal.
First over-the-counter birth control pill approved by U.S. regulators
The decision widens access to the drug by removing substantial barriers to obtaining oral contraception, such as inability to get a doctor’s appointment.
How much heat can the human body stand?
The hottest June ever and a record-breaking start to July should be a wake-up call. We weren’t built for this.
Food allergies among Japanese school kids up 1.8 points from 2013
Medical experts said the rising trend in food allergies among children may be attributable to the more widespread prevalence of hay fever.
Azumi Yamanaka: 'You can have a colorful, fashion-conscious style while also being vegan'
A love for animals got Azumi Yamanaka to switch to a vegan lifestyle. She was delighted to discover the lifestyle had healthy side effects and was better for the planet.
Eisai Alzheimer's drug gets full U.S. approval, widening access to the therapy
The broader clearance from the Food and Drug Administration marks a milestone for treatment of the dementia that afflicts some 6 million Americans.
Can we cure dementia before it starts?
Octogenarian and biologist Leroy Hood is trying to make the Elizabeth Holmes-ian dream of preventive medicine come true.
COVID-19 cases continue to rise, straining health care system in Okinawa
The number of new cases per hospital was 39.48 in Okinawa Prefecture, up from 28.74 a week before and marking an increase for six consecutive weeks.
