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Donald Trump’s health reignites a familiar American debate

Donald Trump is once again at the center of a debate about health and power.

Research points to a possible link between ibuprofen and cancer

Ibuprofen is used daily by millions, but new research is examining whether the painkiller may also be associated with changes in cancer risk.

New research explains why lack of sleep weakens your concentration

Lack of sleep can make it difficult to concentrate. New research shows that there may be a clear biological explanation for this.

Paracetamol during pregnancy is not linked to ADHD or autism

The debate over painkillers during pregnancy has created uncertainty for many years. A new comprehensive review of research now provides a clearer picture.

New Wegovy pill approved: Here’s how it differs from the injectable form

A new pill for obesity treatment could influence who chooses medical therapy, but how does the tablet form actually differ from injections?

Donald Trump’s health reignites a familiar American debate

Donald Trump is once again at the center of a debate about health and power.

Research points to a possible link between ibuprofen and cancer

Ibuprofen is used daily by millions, but new research is examining whether the painkiller may also be associated with changes in cancer risk.

New research explains why lack of sleep weakens your concentration

Lack of sleep can make it difficult to concentrate. New research shows that there may be a clear biological explanation for this.

Paracetamol during pregnancy is not linked to ADHD or autism

The debate over painkillers during pregnancy has created uncertainty for many years. A new comprehensive review of research now provides a clearer picture.

Risk tools miss nearly half of future heart attacks, study finds

A new study suggests that widely used risk calculators may overlook many people who are only days away from a heart attack.

New research finds that belly fat could influence cognitive aging

New research suggests that the balance between muscle mass and deep abdominal fat could influence how old the brain appears.

Study finds pill lowers ‘bad’ cholesterol by more than 50 percent

Early research suggests a pill may someday offer an alternative to injectable cholesterol-lowering therapies.

Breakthrough asthma trial finds safer alternative to steroid dependence

A new international study suggests that a targeted biologic treatment could help people with severe asthma.

Sugars in seal milk show potential to fight infections

New research shows that grey seal mothers produce milk with complex sugars. Several of these rare structures may later help scientists develop new ways to fight infections.

Fish-inspired molecule could help protect cancer drugs

Scientists say a lab-made molecule inspired by Arctic fish may help keep sensitive cancer drugs safe during deep-freeze storage.