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Study makes major finding: Every extra hour of unbroken sitting raises cancer death risk by 10%

New research suggests the harm holds even in people who exercise regularly.

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.

Study makes major finding: Every extra hour of unbroken sitting raises cancer death risk by 10%

New research suggests the harm holds even in people who exercise regularly.

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

Medical breakthrough could boost lung transplants

A breakthrough could help save hundreds more lives through lung transplants.

Five everyday items you should be cleaning more often

Experts and studies point to five simple habits that can improve hygiene.

How long can humans actually live? A new model puts the ceiling far higher than most expect

A new computational study estimates a theoretical human lifespan of 146 to 194 years.

Scientists discover an unexpected benefit of creatine

Scientists are discovering that a familiar supplement may have far greater potential than anyone expected.

One in three women don’t know if they’re in perimenopause – here are the signs

A new study shows that many women over the age of 35 are uncertain about the changes taking place in their bodies.

Apple Watch flagged heart failure decline about a week before hospital care

Everyday smartwatch data caught fitness declines about a week ahead of emergency visits.