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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...
Dietary Habits
Top 10 foods rich in lithium – and why this overlooked mineral matters for your brain
Lithium is best known as a psychiatric treatment, but in tiny amounts it’s naturally present in what we eat and drink. New research suggests this trace element could support...
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.
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How Long Should an Average Person Be Able to Hold Their Breath?
Holding your breath might seem like a simple trick or childhood dare, but there’s a fascinating science behind what happens inside your body when you do it.Your body...
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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.
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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.
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Eating more plants could cut 350 calories from your daily diet, no counting needed
A 16-week clinical trial saw people eat 357 fewer calories a day, without tracking a thing.
Cutting salt alone may not lower your blood pressure: here’s what to add
A new University of Vermont review says potassium is the missing half of the equation.
The sleep and exercise combination that may cut your heart attack risk by half
A new study points to a specific daily trio linked to a 57% lower risk of major heart events.
Doctors warn: Your skin remembers every sunburn
Every painful sunburn may heal, but doctors warn the damage beneath your skin could remain for years.
Should you sleep with your pet? Experts explain the risks
More and more people sleep with their pets every night, but experts point out that the habit is not entirely without consequences.
How long each skin type can stay in the sun
The sun is an important source of vitamin D, but spending too much time in the sun without protection increases the risk of both...
Rare tick-borne illness sees unusual increase across the U.S.
Health officials are closely watching an unusual rise in a rare tick-borne virus with no known cure.
Research: Sugar-free soft drinks are not necessarily a healthier alternative
A major study suggests that soft drinks may be associated with a higher risk of fatty liver disease.
Why are people left- or right-handed? New study offers a answer
A new study suggests that the reason for right- or left-hand dominance may be different from what has long been believed.