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 …
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 …
Hantavirus Kills Three as Stranded Cruise Ship Cleared to Sail to Spain
Three passengers have died after a hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius, with patients being treated in South Africa, Switzer…
UK Biobank Breach Exposes Global Health Data Risks
Stolen UK health data has exposed a stark dilemma: the same information that risks privacy breaches could also power the next gene…
Study: Transition Does Not Reduce Suicide Risk – Psychiatric Problems Increase
A Finnish long-term study challenges the claim that transition reduces suicide risk, finding instead a sharp rise in psychiatric p…
What Is Spring Fatigue – and Why Does It Leave Us So Drained?
Spring fatigue is linked to changes in light, hormones and lifestyle. An expert explains why the season can leave us feeling drain…
