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Implementing community-wide simple bone-strengthening strategies, not limited to high-risk individuals, may significantly reduce hip fractures, according to a recent Australian study. Simple, community-wide strategies to…
Researchers advise that while the absolute risk remains low, women should be informed accordingly. People using non-steroidal anti-inflammatory painkillers in combination with hormonal contraceptives may…
A study conducted by the University of Cambridge involving nearly 1,500 adults over 60 years old demonstrates a significant correlation between decreased physical activity and…
Experts recently discussed if lasting remission from diabetes is feasible in the real-world setting at this year’s Annual Meeting of the European Association for the…
The average morning routine for many Americans involves inhaling several milligrams of potentially harmful chemicals, according to Purdue University researchers. In a newly-published paper in Environmental Science &…
Consumption of coffee and tea during middle age may be linked to a lower chance of experiencing physical frailty in later life. A study in…
Exploring the efficacy of air treatment technologies in preventing respiratory illnesses like COVID-19, a systematic review emphasizes the lack of convincing evidence and the limited…
Long-term planning could be especially advantageous for the health of individuals with limited financial means. Individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds often face reduced life expectancies,…
Young people who are in higher education in England exhibit a slightly higher risk of experiencing depression and anxiety compared to those not in higher…
Forget walking 10,000 steps a day. Climbing at least 50 steps daily can greatly reduce the risk of heart disease, a new study from Tulane…
The survey reveals that the poorest regions are most severely impacted by the ‘postcode lottery’ in diagnostic services, and the report cautions about the fatal…
Researchers argue that excessively wide definitions and the absence of comparison groups have skewed perceptions of risk, resulting in heightened public anxiety, escalated healthcare spending,…
Individuals suffering from prolonged symptoms such as brain fog, confusion, pain, and extreme fatigue following COVID-19 infection show distinct immune and hormonal responses compared to…
Research conducted during World Antimicrobial Awareness Week examines the effects of employing suggested chlorine-based chemicals to combat Clostridioides difficile, the leading cause of antibiotic-related illness…
New research examined the effects of ginger supplementation on the functioning of white blood cells in individuals. Recent findings highlight the significance of ginger supplements…
A team of researchers from the Institut Pasteur utilized the National Reference Center for Meningococci’s database to analyze the progression of invasive meningococcal disease in…
A study recently published in the journal Addiction found that infants exposed to cannabis in the womb are more likely to be born prematurely, have…
The most comprehensive study to date investigating whether e-cigarettes examining if e-cigarettes serve as a gateway into or out of smoking, reveals that, on a…