Paper Straws May Contain Harmful Chemicals
Paper and other plant-based straws can contain chemicals that may migrate into drinks, studies have found. Tests have detected chl…
When Sweating Starts to Control Your Life
Everyone sweats – in hot weather, during exercise or under stress. But for some people, it becomes more than a normal bodily respo…
A Cancer Vaccine Is Closer Than Ever
An experimental vaccine tailored to individual patients’ tumors has succeeded in a major melanoma trial. The results could mark an…
Camilla on Keeping King Charles’s Cancer Diagnosis Private
A week before Buckingham Palace announced King Charles’s cancer diagnosis, Queen Camilla visited a cancer support center knowing t…
When Supplements Help – and When They Harm
Vitamins, minerals and sports powders are sold as shortcuts to better health. But for many people they are unnecessary – and when …
A Closer Look at Protein Powders: What Matters and What Does Not
Whey, casein or plant-based: choosing the right protein powder depends on diet, training goals and how it will be used.
States Led by Italy, Chile Seek Temporary International Surrogacy Ban
A joint political declaration calls for a temporary, worldwide suspension of surrogacy and sets out a shared commitment to the glo…
Collagen: Elixir of Youth or Clever Marketing?
Collagen powders, capsules and drinks promise smoother skin, stronger joints and a more youthful appearance. Some studies suggest …
Sexually Transmitted Infections Surge in Europe, But Reports Omit Key Factor
While STIs are rising across Europe, the EU agency responsible for disease prevention and control does not provide a broad breakdo…
Ebola Patient in Berlin Puts Europe on Alert
An American doctor infected with Ebola while working in DR Congo has been hospitalized at Berlin’s Charité Hospital. Virologist Bo…
How AI, Remote Trials and New Business Models Could Transform Drug Testing
In an interview with Statement, Lindus Health co-founder Mery Beckwith explains how AI and remote clinical trials could cut drug d…
The High-Protein Trap
High-protein products have moved from gyms into ordinary supermarkets. Nutritionists warn that many cost far more than conventiona…
Why Winning Does Not Make Us Happy
The oldest human struggle, survival, has been settled, at least in the Western world. It has given way to something subtler and no…
Germany’s Children Are Losing Out on Opportunity
A UNICEF study ranks Germany poorly on child well-being. The findings raise uncomfortable questions about whether one of Europe’s …
Ukraine Proposes Ban on Surrogacy for International Buyers
Kyiv’s draft law would shut foreign clients out of one of the world’s largest surrogacy markets, but Ukraine’s powerful fertility …