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Pharmaceutical residues could be polluting the aquatic environment

Pharmaceutical residues can end up in the aquatic environment after the body has absorbed what it needs.

Aim below 130/80: the blood pressure target tied to 15 percent less dementia

The largest randomized trial of its kind followed nearly 34,000 people for four years.

Hygiene mistakes you should avoid at the hair salon

Avoid these critical hygiene blunders during your next haircut

Forget counting calories: Here is the easiest way to lose weight

Focus on diet quality over calorie counting for sustainable weight loss and better heart health.

Over a third of all cancers are preventable, and WHO just identified the biggest causes

A landmark WHO analysis of 2022 data puts a hard number on how many cancers we could stop.

Pharmaceutical residues could be polluting the aquatic environment

Pharmaceutical residues can end up in the aquatic environment after the body has absorbed what it needs.

Aim below 130/80: the blood pressure target tied to 15 percent less dementia

The largest randomized trial of its kind followed nearly 34,000 people for four years.

Hygiene mistakes you should avoid at the hair salon

Avoid these critical hygiene blunders during your next haircut

Forget counting calories: Here is the easiest way to lose weight

Focus on diet quality over calorie counting for sustainable weight loss and better heart health.

Experts point to an overlooked cause of persistent bloating

Many people cut out gluten to beat bloating, but experts say the real cause may be hiding deeper within the digestive system.

What your resting heart rate reveals about your risk of dying early

A single number on your smartwatch may say more about your longevity than you think.

A new AI blood test may flag your heart disease risk up to 15 years before symptoms

A single blood draw, read by AI, could reshape how doctors spot cardiovascular risk.

Microplastics are turning up in human brain tissue, and no one yet knows what they do

Arizona State researchers will scan 100 postmortem brains after a pilot detected plastic signals in human tissue.

Nearly half of dementia cases could be prevented, and most risk factors are in your control

A landmark Lancet Commission puts the share of dementia that could be prevented or delayed at around 45%.

Your brain may be warning you about heart disease 3 to 8 years before it strikes

Subtle changes in thinking may precede a heart attack or stroke by years, a large new study suggests.