Scientist whose work led FDA to ban food dye says agency overstated risk
When the FDA announced in January, before President Joe Biden's term ended, that it would ban a dye called red dye No. 3 in food and ingested drugs, the federal…
Improving sepsis risk assessment using a two-stage transformer model
Sepsis, a life-threatening condition caused by the body's dysregulated response to infection, remains a leading cause of mortality in ICUs worldwide.
Uncertainty increases pain perception in the brain
When we accidentally touch something familiar, like a warm pan, our brains already know what feeling to expect and how much it might hurt.
Scientists say NIH officials told them to scrub mRNA references on grants
National Institutes of Health officials have urged scientists to remove all references to mRNA vaccine technology from their grant applications, two researchers said, in a move that signaled the agency…
Frequently asked questions about BioAFM
Do you have a question about BioAFM? This article will tell you everything you need to know.
White wine vs. red wine: Which poses a greater cancer risk?
A new meta-analysis finds no overall difference in cancer risk between red and white wine consumption, though white wine may raise skin cancer risk. Both wines are linked to higher…
Better heart health slows brain aging and lowers dementia risk, study finds
A JAMA Network Open study finds that better cardiovascular health (CVH) in older adults is linked to lower levels of neurodegenerative biomarkers, particularly neurofilament light chain (NfL). These benefits are…
COVID-19 cut millions of healthy life years across Europe, study shows
The COVID-19 pandemic caused a staggering 16.8 million person-years of life lost across 18 European countries, with nearly 60% of those years expected to be lived without disability. The research…
Polluted soil and water are fueling a global heart disease epidemic
A new study in Atherosclerosis shows that soil and water pollution, including microplastics and toxic chemicals, significantly raise cardiovascular disease risks. The research highlights how emerging contaminants and poor environmental…
Nutri-Score proves effective, so why hasn’t the EU made it mandatory?
Experts call for an EU-wide, mandatory Nutri-Score label to promote healthier diets and curb industry influence on policymaking. The paper highlights how corporate lobbying has delayed EU action on front-of-pack…