Gun violence affects many children and adolescents in the United States.In response to increasing gun violence—including school shootings—federal gun policy and awareness of the physical and psychological harms associated with gun violence have increased. However, during Trump’s second administration, some of these policies are being rolled back, including expanded access to mental health and trauma … Read more
Youth gun violence has increased rapidly in the United States in recent years. Meanwhile, a growing body of research is linking gun violence to negative effects on youth mental health and well-being. However, understanding the full scope of the epidemic of youth gun violence is limited by a lack of data on nonfatal firearm injuries. … Read more
If nutrition is a sport, it has no ordinary fans. Support for Team Protein, the 2025 champions, is numerous and exciting, supported by the vast industry of protein supplement products such as popcorn, soda and cereal. Also famous is the MAHA team, led by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who endorses “real foods,” especially … Read more
The following release is from the office of Congresswoman Robyn Kelly Washington – Today, U.S. Representatives Robin Kelly (IL-02) and Jane Kegans (VA-02) introduced bipartisan legislation to support Food and Drug Administration programs, which improve health outcomes through nutrition while reducing health care costs. of the Promoting optimal outcomes through diet (diet) for health law … Read more
Service members rely on strength, stamina, endurance and mental agility. Quality nutrition makes it all stronger. Choosing nutrient-dense foods—lean proteins, whole grains, colorful fruits and vegetables, and healthy fats—gives the body the fuel it needs to perform at its peak. (Defense Health Agency – Public Health Graphics Image by Jason Embry) (Photo credit: Jason Embry) … Read more
In today’s edition, important questions about the rapid adoption of health technology. Who is responsible, how is it tested, and who benefits? oneYou can read the web version of STAT’s health tech newsletter, our guide to how technology is changing the life sciences. Sign up to get it delivered to your inbox every Tuesday and … Read more
The Verta Nutritional Intervention was shown in a randomized, controlled phase II clinical trial to improve survival outcomes in patients with one of the most lethal cancers. Denver, March 12, 2026–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Verta Health, a leader in metabolic disease prevention, today announced the results of a randomized, controlled phase II clinical trial (RCT), … Read more
A screenshot from the dining hall app ‘Swipe’ for UConn, designed by a UConn undergraduate. The purpose of the app is to help students find food on campus and learn more about it. Image courtesy of Swipe in the App Store Sean Howard, a second-semester business undecided major, was talking to his roommate about how … Read more