Drinking alcohol before conceiving a child could accelerate their aging – new research in mice
When the mom, dad or both parents drink, the health risks of alcohol extends to their future offspring. Robert Daly/OJO
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Paralympic classification isn’t just a way to organize sports – it also affects athletes’ experience
Athletes from around the world are in Paris for the 2024 Paralympic Games. The Games will feature more than 4,000
The Mediterranean diet is all the rage because it represents a way of life we’ve lost
Eating healthy, fresh meals together is no longer the norm in today’s society. (Shutterstock) The promise of a long, healthy,
People with physical and mobility disabilities need to work out, but there are a lot of obstacles in their way
The Movin’ Mavs, the University of Texas at Arlington’s championship-winning wheelchair basketball team, says their gym needs more adaptive exercise
The orchid and dandelion phenomenon in brain aging: Personalizing cognitive health approaches for older adults
The orchid and dandelion phenomenon offers a new framework for understanding the diverse experiences of cognitive aging. (Erwin, Razzmatazz0r/Pixabay) As
Canada’s treatment of internationally trained physicians exacerbates the health-care crisis
Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program has recently come under intense scrutiny, with a new United Nations report by a Special
What links aging and disease? A growing body of research says it’s a faulty metabolism
Aging is inevitable, but there are some ways to slow down decline. Dimitri Otis/Stone via Getty Images Aging is a
Blood sugar fluctuations after eating play an important role in anxiety and depression
Consuming these types of foods regularly can contribute to mental health risks. Dan Kitwood/Getty Images News via Getty Images The
The WHO has declared Mpox a ‘public health emergency of international concern.’ Is it time to worry?
Mpox virus particles seen through a microscope. Mpox is a virus that causes flu-like symptoms and skin blisters across the
Why don’t more politicians retire? A medical anthropologist explains how the US could benefit from a mandatory retirement age
Two-thirds of U.S. senators and nearly half of House lawmakers are eligible for full retirement benefits. Jim Watson/AFP via Getty