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More time sitting may increase pregnancy complication risk, study finds

New research suggests that a sedentary lifestyle may influence the risk of complications during pregnancy.

Future dementia test may be performed by the eye doctor

A new technology could make it possible to detect serious brain diseases much earlier than is possible today.

Blood pressure medication may be linked to kidney damage

New research suggests that a widely used type of blood pressure medication may be associated with an increased risk of kidney damage.

New weight-loss drug could outperform Ozempic, trial suggests

A new weight-loss medication is attracting significant attention following the results of a large-scale clinical trial.

New study: Ham, sausages and snacks linked to increased dementia risk

New research suggests that some of the most common everyday foods may play a role in brain health later in life.

More time sitting may increase pregnancy complication risk, study finds

New research suggests that a sedentary lifestyle may influence the risk of complications during pregnancy.

Future dementia test may be performed by the eye doctor

A new technology could make it possible to detect serious brain diseases much earlier than is possible today.

Blood pressure medication may be linked to kidney damage

New research suggests that a widely used type of blood pressure medication may be associated with an increased risk of kidney damage.

New weight-loss drug could outperform Ozempic, trial suggests

A new weight-loss medication is attracting significant attention following the results of a large-scale clinical trial.

New findings improve understanding of how cancer develops

New research is giving scientists a better understanding of the processes in the body that can lead to cancer.

40 people tried peppermint oil – and their blood pressure dropped significantly

A new study has investigated whether a natural substance could help people with high blood pressure.

WHO lowers number of suspected Ebola cases

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reduced the number of possible Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo following new assessments and testing.

This much exercise can reduce the risk of inherited heart disease

New research suggests that physical activity may help people with a hereditary risk of heart disease.

New treatment reduced or eliminated tumors in several cancer patients

A new clinical trial has shown promising results for cancer patients who no longer benefit from the most common treatment options.

New analysis: Each cigarette may cost more life than previously estimated

Researchers have examined how smoking affects life expectancy and how much a single cigarette may reduce it.