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Never being married may raise your cancer risk more than most people realize

A 4-million-case US analysis links never marrying to sharply higher rates of several cancers.

AI taking notes at your doctor’s appointment may be getting your medications wrong

A patient watchdog warns transcription tools are misreading drug names and diagnoses.

7 in 10 cancer patients now survive – a historic high, and the gains are real

US five-year cancer survival has reached 70% for the first time on record.

Is your BMI accurate? Body fat scans get it wrong for more than 1 in 3 adults

When researchers compared BMI with gold-standard body fat scans, one in three "obese" adults were not.

More than 8 in 10 people with prediabetes don’t know it. Do you have these signs?

An estimated 115 million American adults have prediabetes, and most have no idea.

Never being married may raise your cancer risk more than most people realize

A 4-million-case US analysis links never marrying to sharply higher rates of several cancers.

AI taking notes at your doctor’s appointment may be getting your medications wrong

A patient watchdog warns transcription tools are misreading drug names and diagnoses.

7 in 10 cancer patients now survive – a historic high, and the gains are real

US five-year cancer survival has reached 70% for the first time on record.

Is your BMI accurate? Body fat scans get it wrong for more than 1 in 3 adults

When researchers compared BMI with gold-standard body fat scans, one in three "obese" adults were not.

Studies suggest that meditation may help relieve migraine pain

Many people with migraines look for methods that can support medical treatment, and meditation is often mentioned as an option.

Can you eat eggshells? Science says yes – under certain conditions

Can crushed eggshells really boost your health? New research explores their nutritional promise.

Why you should try adding cocoa to your coffee

Coffee is a staple in many people’s morning routines, but a new twist is gaining attention from health experts.

Experts question the idea that stomach flu starts at night

Many families believe stomach flu strikes at night, but researchers say the timing may have more to do with our awareness than with the virus itself.

New tests reveal concerning levels of lead in protein powders

Recent laboratory analyses indicate that certain protein supplements may contribute additional lead to consumers’ overall exposure, posing potential health risks.

New mpox variant detected – these are the symptoms to watch for

Halth authorities are tightening monitoring after confirming an imported mpox case.