Study identifies genes, smoking, and obesity as pneumonia risk factors
Researchers at the University of Oulu have identified genes that increase susceptibility to pneumonia. Alongside inherited risk factors,…
Reducing alcohol consumption could ease Australia’s cancer burden
Long-term national data reveal that even modest reductions in alcohol consumption across the whole population could prevent thousands…
Apps could be the support smokers need to quitÂ
People who are trying to stop smoking could benefit from using a mobile phone app to assist their…
Illicit vaping, cigarette raids create game of ‘whack-a-mole’ but health campaign urges patience
High tobacco taxes and demand for nicotine have pushed Australians into a flourishing black market that has outgrown…
Smoking fewer cigarettes does not eliminate cardiovascular disease risk
In a study funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, new research from Johns Hopkins Medicine…
Drinking three to four cups of coffee a day may slow cellular aging
New research suggests that consuming three to four cups of coffee daily may help slow cellular aging in…
Lotterywest cancels licences of seven stores across Perth found to be selling illegal tobacco or vapes
Seven stores across Perth found to be selling illegal tobacco and vapes have had their lotteries licences terminated,…
Cesarean births do not raise infant allergy risk in major Japanese cohort study
A nationwide Japanese cohort finds no evidence that cesarean delivery increases early-life risks of eczema, wheezing, asthma, or…
Action needed to fix gender gap in cardiac rehab
Despite clear evidence that cardiac rehab saves lives, most women never enroll. The American Heart Association’s new statement…
Heated tobacco and cigarettes cause the same gut and vascular damage, study finds
Both traditional and heated tobacco exposure, whether active or passive, were linked to intestinal permeability, oxidative stress, and…
Common viruses sharply raise heart attack and stroke risk, major global review shows
From flu and COVID-19 to HIV and shingles, a sweeping analysis reveals that viral infections can trigger or…
sweets and processed meats raise odds, fruit lowers them
An Italian study shows that everyday dietary patterns, not just genetics or toxins, may influence Parkinson’s disease risk,…