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Weight gain and prostate cancer: the link you need to know

Understanding the Link According to research presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Dublin, Ireland, weight gain during late teens and early 20s...

Why start mammograms at 40? Doctor explains new advice

Women should start getting regular mammograms at the age of 40, according to a new recommendation being drafted by the U.S. Preventive Services Task...

Using AI to unravel Alzheimer’s: A new approach to drug discovery

Artificial Intelligence Meets Alzheimer's Research Researchers from the University of Arizona College of Medicine–Tucson and Harvard University are using artificial intelligence (AI) to uncover the...

COVID fatigue: cognitive behavioural therapy could help people manage persistent symptoms – new research

While COVID is no longer regarded as a global health emergency, it remains a serious disease. Notably, even mild cases can result in persistent symptoms...

Health benefits and risks of time-restricted eating

Time-restricted eating (TRE) is a form of intermittent fasting where you only eat during specific hours of the day. For example, you might limit your...

Why some people more likely to have high blood pressure

High Blood Pressure and Health Risks High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition affecting nearly half of all adults in the...

Early treatment for type 2 diabetes can strongly reduce heart disease risk

Research Overview A recent study from Aarhus University Hospital has brought a ray of hope for patients with type 2 diabetes. The research suggests that diagnosing...

New treatment for obesity: Combo of surgery and obesity drug

The Treatment According to an international multi-center study presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Dublin, a new treatment combining a procedure-free swallowable...

Diets rich in green leafy vegetables may reduce signs of Alzheimer’s

Dietary Impact on Alzheimer’s Disease A recent study from RUSH University in Chicago has found that consuming diets rich in green leafy vegetables, along with...

Are heart rate and blood pressure the same? No, and it’s important to understand...

Lower your blood pressure. Get your heart rate up. Know your numbers. When it comes to heart health, understanding all the numbers involved – and...