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The case for a cancer warning on your bacon butty

A group of scientists in the UK recently demanded that bacon and ham products carry health warnings similar to those on cigarettes. These experts argue...

Waist gain after menopause may harm memory in women

Gaining weight around the waist is a common issue for many women going through perimenopause and postmenopause. Along with this weight gain, levels of the...

How regular exercise reduces risk of digestive cancers

Being physically active isn't just good for your heart or weight—it might also lower your risk of getting serious types of cancer in your...

Treating gum disease may lower risk of heart attacks and strokes

A new study has found that treating severe gum disease might do more than protect your teeth—it could also help prevent serious heart problems...

Study find shared cause of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease are the two most common brain disorders that slowly get worse over time. They affect millions of people around the world....

Existing drug may help prevent breast cancer in high-risk women

A new study from the University of Manchester has found that a drug already used for other health issues could help prevent breast cancer...

Rosemary cream may help heal wounds without scars, study shows

A popular skincare trend on social media might actually have some scientific truth behind it. A new study from the Perelman School of Medicine at...

Heavy drinking linked to bigger and earlier brain bleeds, study finds

A new study from Mass General Brigham shows that drinking too much alcohol may lead to more serious brain bleeds and damage to brain...

Heart attacks may increase risk of epilepsy in older adults, study finds

Older adults who suffer a heart attack might have a higher chance of developing epilepsy later in life, according to a new study published...

How Alzheimer’s may disrupt the body’s metabolism and harm the heart

New research from Houston Methodist reveals that Alzheimer’s disease might do more than affect memory—it may also disrupt how the body manages energy and...