Mapping the early onset of coronary heart disease in men
Men begin developing coronary heart disease – which can lead to heart attacks – years earlier than women,…
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…
Lung cancer deaths leveling off for EU women, except in Spain
After increasing for more than 25 years, lung cancer death rates are finally levelling off among women in…
Cervical cancer association with unsafe sex and smoking
Even as age-standardized death rates fall, population growth and deep social divides keep cervical cancer deadly. Study: Global…
Breastfeeding is linked to lower depression and anxiety years later
A decade-long study following Irish mothers suggests that the mental health benefits of breastfeeding may extend well beyond…
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…
Arsenic reduction in drinking water associated with lower risk of death from chronic illnesses
A new 20-year study of nearly 11,000 adults in Bangladesh found that lowering arsenic levels in drinking water…
Midlife blood test may reveal Alzheimer’s disease risk in advance
A simple blood test for platelet activity at middle age could one day help identify people at risk…
Study reveals double trouble for peripheral arterial disease patients with AFib
New research from Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City finds that patients diagnosed with peripheral arterial disease (PAD)…
Can your gut bacteria predict your age and lifestyle? New study says yes
By analyzing co-abundance networks in 938 healthy adults, scientists discovered how lifestyle factors subtly rewire bacterial relationships in…
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…
Food tax shift could have both environmental and human health benefits
More expensive steak, cheaper tomatoes, but the same total cost for the average basket of groceries at the…