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Protein powders and protein-fortified versions of all manner of foods line grocery store shelves. But just because something has added protein doesn’t necessarily make it better.

Both peanuts and popcorn are good snack choices for managing blood pressure, but one reigns supreme.

A few minutes of sprinting may reshape the bloodstream far more dramatically than a much longer moderate workout. Six 30-second sprints altered nearly a quarter of the blood proteins measured and more than 200 metabolites, while 90 minutes of moderate cycling…

KAMPALA — Uganda is being urged to rethink its malaria strategy as doctors warn of a growing burden of severe disease among school-age children and adolescents, increasing pressure on existing medicines and the need for faster treatment of patients who deteriorate rapidly. The warning was made during a Continuing Medical Education session on “Emerging Malaria […] The post Experts Urge Rethinking of Malaria Strategy a

Exercise outside of work has a different impact on the body than physical activity on the job.

The advice also applies to the over-65s and others with underlying medical conditions amid salmonella outbreak.

A hormone already known for curbing appetite and supporting weight loss may have a surprising second job: protecting the liver from inflammation and scarring. Researchers at McMaster University found that GDF15 activates a previously unknown brain-to-liver pa…

A new multi-agency committee has begun work to embed health and human rights protections across Uganda’s criminal justice system, from police custody to prisons and reintegration.

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The government of Uganda is to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of South Sudan to extend its support in the Ebola response by sending health workers. Dr. Charles Ayume, the State for Health in charge of Primary Health Care, said the move is aimed at helping … The post Uganda to send health workers to South Sudan for Ebola response appeared first on The Independent U

Gestational hypertension, a form of high blood pressure during pregnancy, has become substantially more common in the United States, according to a new report.

Even if you’re outside during the day, you could be lacking this essential nutrient.

Even folks who don’t have ADHD can find benefit in this practice.

The bigger issue at hand may be that many Americans fall into a large, uncertain middle ground – neither firmly pro-vaccine nor staunchly opposed.

DRC receives 70,000 Ervebo vaccine doses, with 20,000 for a Phase III trial against Bundibugyo virus and 50,000 for frontline and health workers.

Muscle strength helps us to maintain independence later in life

Grand Traverse County health officials confirm all exposed individuals are receiving medical care.

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Schizophrenia can affect how a person perceives reality, thinks, and communicates, sometimes causing hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking, reduced motivation, and cognitive difficulties.

A1c shows your average blood sugar over 2–3 months. Learn how it helps diagnose and manage diabetes and tips to support healthy blood sugar.

A 2025 study from the University of Colorado Boulder found that erythritol, a common sugar substitute in low-calorie and sugar-free snacks and drinks, can increase the risk of stroke. This research joins several other bodies of work that suggest erythritol ma…

Research that actually supports cottage cheese’s supposed benefits is not quite as abundant as the number of viral recipes you can find online.

Maxi, a Golden Retriever, was not about to patiently wait for her ice cream and came up with a hilarious solution instead. After her owner told her to wait i...