Is nitrite-free bacon healthier? What the science says
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‘I’m stronger than ever at 70’ — here are 6 exercises to build strong legs, according to a fitness coach
If you think turning 70 means slowing down, you need to follow Carrie Sisson on Instagram. Sisson, a…
The generation raised on sugar rations – and what their health reveals 70 years later | Sugar
They were born into a Britain still recovering from the hardships of war. Though the air-raid sirens had…
AI to now prescribe medicines without a doctor’s approval in Utah
US’ Utah has approved a pilot programme, allowing Nolla Health’s AI to prescribe medicines to patients with mild-to-moderate…
Japan wants a pharma boom. It needs a new strategy.
Japan wants pharmaceuticals and advanced medicine to drive its next phase of economic growth. But achieving that goal…
Global action urged over digital media’s harm to young people’s mental health
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Probiotics linked to less fatigue, disability in relapsing-remitting MS
Adding probiotics to standard multiple sclerosis (MS) therapies may help to reduce fatigue, depression, and disability levels, as…
‘How I Keep My Workout Routine Smart and Sustainable at 54’
6 min read Being active wasn’t just something I loved growing up—it was all I had. I grew…
Long-term opioid use does not improve chronic back pain outcomes
Taking opioids for years does not seem to improve pain and functioning in people with chronic back pain,…
Why it’s time to question hidden cost of medicines in hospitals
When Sangeeta Mehra (name changed), a 62-year-old retired bank manager from Mumbai, began treatment for HER2-positive breast cancer,…
Ozempic’s impact on obesity care: Robotic surgeon explains why bariatric surgery remains essential even with weight loss medicines
Ozempic and other weight loss medicines’ popularity has changed conversations around obesity. Yet, according to Dr Ashish Gautam,…
Perfectionism takes toll on young adults’ mental health: Study
The pursuit of perfection is on the rise among college students, with fear of failure and judgment growing…