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Health news • Jun 15

Adiposity and cancer: epidemiology, mechanisms and future perspectives

Excess adiposity is a major modifiable risk factor for at least 19 cancer types, and the burden of obesity-related cancer is expected to rise substantially...

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Health news • Jun 15

Adding Exercise to GLP‑1 Therapy Improves Long-Term Benefits, Multinational Study Finds

The combination could save billions in healthcare costs, leading fitness organizations to call for deeper integration of structured exercise in GLP-1...

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Health news • Jun 15

The Unexpected Gut Health Risk of Cutting Out Sugar

A surprising study found that cutting out sugar completely may disrupt the gut microbiome and worsen metabolic health. Cutting sugar out of your diet...

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Health news • Jun 15

The Anti-Inflammatory Foods Rheumatologists Want Every Patient To Eat More Of

If you suffer from arthritis, chronic pain or joint stiffness, you'll want to stock up on these doctor-approved ingredients.

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Health news • Jun 15

Popular Weight-Loss Drugs Like Ozempic Linked to Lower Breast Cancer Risk

Ozempic and similar weight-loss drugs were linked to a striking 30% reduction in breast cancer risk in a study of more than 110000 women.

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Health news • Jun 15

Ick…A tick! How to keep yourself safe as Missouri and Illinois face a nasty tick season

This year is on track to be one of the worst for tick-related emergency room visits. Here's what to do if one of the pests bites you.

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Health news • Jun 15

What COVID is teaching doctors about the relationship between viruses and cancer

The pandemic has left some evidence that viral infection may play a role in reawakening dormant cancer cells already present in a patient's body before...

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Health news • Jun 15

Popular drink has surprising effect on aging, science says

Coffee's health benefits have long been studied (and touted). But it depends on how you take your coffee.

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Health news • Jun 15

Open letter to leaders of G7, G20, BRICS and all nations on finalizing the WHO Pandemic Agreement’s Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing annex

Dear Leaders of the G7, the G20, BRICS and of all nations, We write to you together, from Geneva and from Brasília, with one shared conviction: that the...

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Health news • Jun 15

Inside Ebola country: NPR reports from eastern DR Congo's outbreak zone

In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, an Ebola outbreak is reshaping life, with fear spreading faster than information and hospitals turning into places...

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Health news • Jun 15

What Happens to Your Blood Pressure When You Cut Out Salt for a Week

Cutting back on salt can make a big difference in your blood pressure. Dietitians share how long it will take to start seeing results.

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Health news • Jun 15

Letter: Tick-borne illness is a quality of life changer

"From her experiences I can tell you that it is not just an allergy that affects your consumption of red meat."

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Health news • Jun 15

Her Mom Asked Her to Take Custody of Her Three Nieces if Her Health Fails, But She Doesn't Know How She Can Afford It

It is always heartbreaking when someone loses custody of their kids. Even though it is hard, the best thing for the kids is if they can be cared for by...

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Health news • Jun 15

Scientists Warn a Popular Joint Supplement May Accelerate Your Risk of Cognitive Decline—Here's What to Know

To alleviate joint pain, you may find yourself turning to medication or supplements. However, a new study just revealed that a popular compound may have...

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Health news • Jun 15

Lab trials prove copper therapy enhances cognitive function and spatial learning

Monash University researchers have found in laboratory experiments that a drug which delivers copper to the brain significantly reduces toxic Alzheimer's...

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Health news • Jun 15

What Eating Oatmeal Every Day Does to Your Body, According to Nutrition Experts

Oatmeal is high in fiber and a worthwhile addition to your diet, experts say. Dietitians explain what happens to your body when you eat oatmeal every day.

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Health news • Jun 15

Frozen fruit and canned veg are cheap, but are they as healthy as fresh food?

You probably know fruit and vegetables are good for you, and most of us don't eat enough of them. But amid a cost-of-living crisis, buying more fresh food...

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Health news • Jun 14

Period pain: Simple shopping swap for better pain relief, study reveals

Many women may not be using the most effective pain medication for period cramps, according to a big study of supermarket till receipts.

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Health news • Jun 14

Cardiologists Warn: Energy Drinks Can Harm Your Heart Health

Cardiovascular disease is the No.1 killer of men and women in the U.S., making it something to try to avoid. But there are a lot of factors that impact your...

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Health news • Jun 14

Santa Clara Resident Infected With Measles Traveled Through SFO, Health Officials Say

The possible exposure comes as thousands of soccer fans descend on the county for the World Cup tournament.

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