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The back brace millions rely on for chronic pain may not be doing what they think

A new Cochrane review found only very low quality evidence that lumbar supports ease chronic low back pain.

Ultra-processed food may raise your prostate cancer risk by nearly a third

A study of more than 17,000 men links the heaviest ultra-processed food intake to sharply higher prostate cancer risk.

7 warning signs of a mini-stroke most people write off as nothing

The symptoms fade in minutes, but the stroke risk in the next 48 hours does not.

8 warning signs of POTS, the condition most often dismissed as anxiety

When your heart races every time you stand, it may not be anxiety at all.

Cutting only 280 calories a day may slow the inflammation that ages you

Even a small, sustained calorie cut moved an immune marker tied to aging.

The back brace millions rely on for chronic pain may not be doing what they think

A new Cochrane review found only very low quality evidence that lumbar supports ease chronic low back pain.

Ultra-processed food may raise your prostate cancer risk by nearly a third

A study of more than 17,000 men links the heaviest ultra-processed food intake to sharply higher prostate cancer risk.

7 warning signs of a mini-stroke most people write off as nothing

The symptoms fade in minutes, but the stroke risk in the next 48 hours does not.

8 warning signs of POTS, the condition most often dismissed as anxiety

When your heart races every time you stand, it may not be anxiety at all.

Dermatologists: Vaseline does not benefit everyone

Vaseline is often mentioned as a possible solution for dry and tight skin, but it is not suitable for everyone.

Dementia can affect younger people – and the first signs may be physical

Dementia is often associated with memory loss and old age. However, the disease can also present itself in other ways in younger people.

This is why so many Brazilians are living past 100

In Brazil, more people are reaching a very old age than expected. This has prompted researchers to investigate the reasons behind the trend.

This level of grip strength is considered healthy for your age group

A simple grip test can offer an early clue to your health — and whether your body is aging as it should.

Oat protein may have a positive effect on blood pressure and cholesterol

Oats are known for being healthy. Researchers are now examining a part of the grain that has so far received far less attention.

30 minutes less in the chair can extend life, new research shows

New research suggests that very small changes in everyday life can have a greater impact than many people realize.