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Broccoli compound slows down early-stage breast cancer

In a recent study from Oregon State University, researchers looked at the effect of broccoli compound sulforaphane on breast tissues of women diagnosed with...

Another new COVID variant is spreading – here’s what we know about omicron BA.4.6

BA.4.6, a subvariant of the omicron COVID variant which has been quickly gaining traction in the US, is now confirmed to be spreading in...

A handful of nuts a day cut the risk of heart disease, cancer

In a study from Imperial College London and elsewhere, scientists found that people who eat at least 20g of nuts a day have lower...

Self-care is not self-indulgent, and you can start now with these tips

"Slow down, you move too fast," Simon and Garfunkel once cautioned. Today, that musical advice could be the anthem for self-care – the act of...

Vitamin D deficiency linked to higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer

A recent study from Northwestern Medicine found a strong link between low levels of vitamin D and aggressive prostate cancer. It showed deficient vitamin D...

Research shows an effective way to reduce back pain

In a study from the University of Oulu, scientists found a new patient education booklet in the treatment of lower back pain can strongly...

Extreme heat events mean higher risk for diabetics

The global effects of climate change have been demonstrated to extend beyond the environment to many other areas including human health, particularly with respect...

This symptom could increase your risk of heart failure

Researchers found that elevated left ventricular mass, known as left-ventricular hypertrophy, is a stronger predictor of coronary artery disease-related death and heart failure than...

This special drink may benefit people with earliest Alzheimer’s

A Spain study shows that a nutritional drink designated as “food for special medical purposes” could benefit people with mild cognitive impairment or MCI. MCI...

Why focusing COVID vaccination efforts on least advantaged populations benefits everyone

When vaccine access is prioritized for the most disadvantaged communities, it improves both social utility and equity — even when such populations have strong...