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Cannabis and alcohol co-use disrupts brain development and impairs memory

The increased legalization of cannabis over the past several years can potentially increase its co-use with alcohol. Concerningly, very few studies have looked at the effects of these two drugs when used in combination.

30 Nov 2023

Long-term consumption of ultra-processed foods may increase depression risk

The effects of ultra-processed food (UPF) on mental health.

25 Sep 2023

Study finds no evidence that YouTube promoted anti-vaccine sentiment during the pandemic

New research led by data science experts at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and United Nations Global Pulse found that there is no strong evidence that YouTube promoted anti-vaccine sentiment during the COVID-19 pandemic.

15 Sep 2023

A blood test that screens for cancer: Does it do more harm than good?

By summer 2021, Gilbert Milam Jr. was living a good life. A nationally renowned rapper who performs under the name Berner, Milam was also enjoying the global expansion of Cookies, a brand of cannabis products and clothing that he co-founded and was running as CEO.

11 Aug 2023

Added sugar consumption linked to greater risk of kidney stones

Between 7% and 15% of people in North America, between 5% and 9% of people in Europe, and between 1% and 5% of people in Asia suffer from kidney stones.

2 Aug 2023

Study finds high rates of sugar, salt in rural children's diets

A study of over 10,000 children in rural Pennsylvania revealed that a large proportion of children were fed foods that are high in sugar and salt in their first years of life.

23 Jul 2023

Need to get Plan B or an HIV test online? Facebook may know about it

Looking for an at-home HIV test on CVS' website is not as private an experience as one might think. An investigation by The Markup and KFF Health News found trackers on CVS.com telling some of the biggest social media and advertising platforms the products customers viewed.

30 Jun 2023

Study shows heterogeneity in children's snack purchase behavior

Would third- and fourth-graders buy fewer unhealthy snacks if they were more expensive? The answer provided by researchers at the University of Bonn is nuanced: Some elementary school students do actually pay attention to the price.

7 Jun 2023

High prevalence of galactagogue use among breastfeeding mothers in U.S.

Researchers describe the prevalence of galactagogue use among breastfeeding mothers in the United States and their perceived effects on milk production.

29 May 2023

Ultra-processed foods and drinks: A deadly combination for health and the environment

Research investigates the association between ultra-processed food and drink consumption and its impact on both health and the environment. The study explores the effects of ultra-processed foods and drinks on all-cause mortality rates, shedding light on their potential risks.

22 May 2023

Anthropause: the influence of the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak on behavioral patterns of sika deer in Japan

Researchers investigated the impact of the anthropause, or stagnation, in human activity due to a decrease in tourist visits to Nara Park, central Japan, caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which reduced the population and altered the behavior of Sika deer inhabitants.

19 May 2023

Consuming mangos boosts gut microbiome diversity: Benefits for overweight and obese individuals

In a recent study published in the journal Food Science and Nutrition, researchers at San Diego State University investigated how consuming fresh mango affects gut health and microbiome.

17 Apr 2023

Ultra-processed food and cancer: is there a link?

Researchers performed a meta-analysis to evaluate the relationship between ultra-processed food and cancer.

5 Apr 2023

Clinical trial may change the paradigm of care for patients with ALK-driven high-risk neuroblastoma

In a significant step for the treatment of neuroblastoma, an international group of researchers led by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University and the New Approaches to Neuroblastoma Therapy (NANT) Consortium has shown that the targeted therapy lorlatinib is safe and effective in treating high-risk neuroblastoma.

4 Apr 2023

Cookies News and Research

Cannabis and alcohol co-use disrupts brain development and impairs memory

Long-term consumption of ultra-processed foods may increase depression risk

Study finds no evidence that YouTube promoted anti-vaccine sentiment during the pandemic

A blood test that screens for cancer: Does it do more harm than good?

Added sugar consumption linked to greater risk of kidney stones

Study finds high rates of sugar, salt in rural children's diets

Need to get Plan B or an HIV test online? Facebook may know about it

Study shows heterogeneity in children's snack purchase behavior

High prevalence of galactagogue use among breastfeeding mothers in U.S.

Ultra-processed foods and drinks: A deadly combination for health and the environment

Anthropause: the influence of the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak on behavioral patterns of sika deer in Japan

Consuming mangos boosts gut microbiome diversity: Benefits for overweight and obese individuals

Ultra-processed food and cancer: is there a link?

Clinical trial may change the paradigm of care for patients with ALK-driven high-risk neuroblastoma

What are the top sodium food sources in the United States?

More young Colorado children are consuming marijuana despite efforts to stop them

Few simple adjustments to your daily diet can help reduce heart disease risk

Performing acts of kindness may help people suffering from depression or anxiety

When it comes to harvesting energy, some guts do it better than others

Highly processed foods have addictive potential just as tobacco

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Uniting Against Resistance: The World Health Organization for World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2023

Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance: A Conversation with Dr. Beverley Isherwood

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