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Dementia risk 24% lower among people given common vaccine
A major study of more than 500,000 older adults has found a striking link between the shingles vaccine and dementia risk.
Diseases
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.
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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.
Diseases
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.
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Hygiene mistakes you should avoid at the hair salon
Avoid these critical hygiene blunders during your next haircut
Body
Dementia risk 24% lower among people given common vaccine
A major study of more than 500,000 older adults has found a striking link between the shingles vaccine and dementia risk.
Diseases
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.
Body
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.
Diseases
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.
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.
Early warning signs in your mouth that could signal cancer
Oral cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the mouth and can affect several different areas of the oral cavity.Being aware of...
Caffeinated coffee tied to lower dementia risk in 43-year study, decaf shows no benefit
The largest and longest coffee-and-brain study to date points to caffeine as the key ingredient.
Long-term use of e-cigarettes may increase exposure to harmful chemicals
New research suggests that e-cigarettes may generate more harmful substances the longer they are used.
Early warning signs of colorectal cancer that younger adults should not ignore
The disease is climbing fast in younger adults, and its early signs are easily brushed aside.
The hidden cholesterol sign you might spot in your legs
High cholesterol rarely causes symptoms, but researchers say one subtle change in your legs could offer an early clue.