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Doctors compare cigarettes, vaping and cannabis – here is the biggest health risk

Cigarettes, e-cigarettes and cannabis affect the body in different ways.

Newly approved pill offers hope against one of the deadliest forms of cancer

Rasonque nearly doubled survival for advanced pancreatic cancer in a 500-patient trial.

Heart attack signs every woman should know

A heart attack does not always cause severe chest pain.In women, the symptoms can be more subtle, making...

Salmonella outbreak spreads – chicken now under investigation

A major salmonella outbreak has affected several European countries.

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.

Doctors compare cigarettes, vaping and cannabis – here is the biggest health risk

Cigarettes, e-cigarettes and cannabis affect the body in different ways.

Newly approved pill offers hope against one of the deadliest forms of cancer

Rasonque nearly doubled survival for advanced pancreatic cancer in a 500-patient trial.

Heart attack signs every woman should know

A heart attack does not always cause severe chest pain.In women, the symptoms can be more subtle, making...

Salmonella outbreak spreads – chicken now under investigation

A major salmonella outbreak has affected several European countries.

A half hour with a book may be linked to 23 months of longer life

Research suggests that a simple activity may benefit both the brain and mental well-being.

Doctor warns popular dinner could hurt GLP-1 results

A doctor says one common dinner habit could be limiting the benefits of GLP-1 medication.

Scientists sound the alarm over longer pollen seasons

Climate change is extending pollen season, leaving millions with longer and more intense hay fever symptoms, researchers say.

Grip strength predicts how long you’ll live better than blood pressure, huge study finds

A study of 140,000 adults ranks grip strength above blood pressure as a mortality predictor.

The 10-second one-leg balance test linked to early death, and how you compare by age

A no-equipment test middle-aged adults can do at home tracks with survival years later.

Here’s how sitting still for too long can affect your heart

Most people associate a healthy heart with regular exercise, but what you do between workouts matters too. Growing research suggests that spending long hours...