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Osteoarthritis? Scientists reveal an unexpected treatment that can significantly reduce pain
A new study suggests that just one short round of low-dose radiation might help ease the pain and stiffness of knee osteoarthritis. Researchers believe this underused therapy could become...
Exercise
How Many Push Ups should you be able to do? Amount sorted by age
Have you ever heard that completing 40 push-ups a day can significantly lower the risk of cardiovascular disease? Push-ups are an effective and simple way to measure upper body...
Diseases
Millions may lose GLP-1 drug coverage as employers and insurers cut benefits
The bill for weight-loss drugs like Wegovy is landing on patients as major insurers pull back.
Dietary Habits
How eating meat every day may affect your heart
Meat is a common source of protein, iron, and vitamin B12, but not all types of meat have the same nutritional profile. From fat content and processing to cooking...
Vitamins and Supplements
Nearly 1 in 6 children on weight loss drugs developed a nutritional deficiency within a year
A new US study of more than 2,000 children on GLP-1 medications found that 16.8 percent developed a nutritional deficiency within twelve months, and vitamin D led the list.
Exercise
How Many Squats Should A Male Do Based On Age And Fitness Level?
Squats are a fundamental exercise for building strength, mobility, and overall fitness. However, the number of squats one can perform varies widely by age and experience level. This guide...
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Vitamins and Supplements
7 supplements to avoid if you take an SSRI
About 1 in 9 US adults now takes a prescription antidepressant, and pairing one with the wrong supplement can push brain serotonin to dangerous levels.
Diseases
Women with endometriosis face a 46% higher risk of type 2 diabetes, even before menopause
A new analysis of nearly 3 million people found the link held even in premenopausal women without obesity.
Body
Why you should avoid taking ibuprofen on an empty stomach
Ibuprofen is a common pain reliever, but how you take the medication matters.
Body
Poor sleep can trigger headaches: How to lower your risk
Not getting enough sleep can make the body more sensitive to pain and increase the risk of both...
Vitamins and Supplements
Four-year study links vitamin D to slower biological aging
A large study has investigated whether certain dietary supplements can affect the body’s natural ageing process.
Body
Suspected poisoned alcohol has killed at least 48 people
Authorities are investigating a serious case involving locally produced alcohol after many people died following consumption of the product.
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New higher-dose Wegovy helped nearly half of people lose over 20% of their body weight
A stronger Wegovy just cleared the FDA under a fast-track review process.
Two strength sessions a week may cut your Alzheimer’s death risk by 27%
The sweet spot is two sessions a week, and it may also cut heart disease risk.
New research: These habits may affect your biological aging
Aging cannot be avoided, but various habits and treatments...
Postpartum depression may nearly triple the risk of infant death
A US study of 400,000 births found the risk nearly tripled.
Latest Articles
Excess body weight may be behind 1 in 10 new cancer diagnoses in the US
A new JAMA review connects excess weight to about 10 percent of US cancer cases.
8 early warning signs of Crohn’s disease that are commonly dismissed
The gut symptoms are only half the picture, and the rest is easy to miss.
A common blood pressure drug may raise kidney risk by a third in type 2 diabetes
A large real-world study links a widely used class of blood pressure drugs to worse kidney outcomes.
Common stroke may be caused by something doctors overlooked
A new study suggests doctors may have been looking in the wrong place for the cause of a common stroke.
What happens to the body after stopping GLP 1 weight loss drugs
Research suggests that many patients regain weight after stopping weight loss medication. A large international analysis found that weight gain often begins just weeks...
Researchers test new breast cancer treatment – without surgery
Researchers have investigated whether some patients with early-stage breast cancer may be able to avoid surgery.
Four weeks of dietary changes affected biological age markers, study finds
New research suggests that dietary changes can influence the body’s biological age in a relatively short period of time.
Your earwax can reveal signs of disease – here are the symptoms
Earwax is often seen as something that simply needs to be removed, but research cited by News-Medical suggests it may contain valuable information about...
Millions take glucosamine, but evidence remains unclear
Many people take glucosamine to reduce joint pain, but research has yet to clearly determine whether the supplement is effective.