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How your heart changes from your 30s to your 60s

The heart ages gradually, even before we notice anything. How this happens depends both on biological changes and on the habits we build throughout life.Aging as a risk factorAge...

New study: Full-fat cheese linked to a lower risk of dementia

A large study shows an association between the consumption of full-fat cheese and the risk of dementia in certain groups.

Bird flu protection may begin in the nose, researchers say

Researchers are investigating whether protection against influenza can begin somewhere other than through an injection.

New research leads to updated blood pressure guidelines

Updated guidelines give people with high blood pressure more options to improve their health.Here are the new guidelines...

Doctors share age-based advice on how often to shower

Medical experts say your shower routine should change as your skin and body age.

How your heart changes from your 30s to your 60s

The heart ages gradually, even before we notice anything. How this happens depends both on biological changes and on the habits we build throughout life.Aging as a risk factorAge...

New study: Full-fat cheese linked to a lower risk of dementia

A large study shows an association between the consumption of full-fat cheese and the risk of dementia in certain groups.

Bird flu protection may begin in the nose, researchers say

Researchers are investigating whether protection against influenza can begin somewhere other than through an injection.

New research leads to updated blood pressure guidelines

Updated guidelines give people with high blood pressure more options to improve their health.Here are the new guidelines...

Study explores new way to activate immune cells inside cancer tumors

A new study describes an alternative way of using the body’s own immune cells to treat cancer.

Here’s why people fail when they try to quit snus

Many snus users struggle to quit, even when the desire is there. New research shows why a decision alone is often not enough.

Elon Musk: Medical education will become pointless in the future

Elon Musk has questioned one of society’s most respected educational paths.

Putin’s Russian Viagra disappoints despite massive state support

A state-funded Russian attempt to develop an alternative to Viagra has fallen short of expectations.

Monk fruit may be more than an sugar substitute, scientists say

Monk fruit is known as an alternative to sugar. Researchers are now examining whether it also contains other compounds that may be relevant to health.

Why cervical cancer is often detected late – and how to prevent it

Cervical cancer often causes no clear symptoms, which is why targeted efforts are essential to prevent the disease from developing.