2026 breast cancer screening guidelines: Experts clarify when to start
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Brain health: Some damage from high-sugar diets may be irreversible
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What do common dementia risk factors have in common? Poor sleep
Chronic stress, depression, cardiovascular disease, fragmented sleep, and aging are all associated with...
Mosquitoes may learn to tolerate, or even prefer, the smell of DEET
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Colorectal cancer: New guidelines add 2 types of screening tools
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Hypertension: 8 common food additives linked to higher risk
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How exercise aids healthy aging: Evidence from 3 recent studies
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Heart health: Greater benefits with up to 610 minutes weekly exercise
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Hypertension: Could peppermint oil help keep it in check?
Share on PinterestCould peppermint oil help treat high blood pressure? A new study suggests it might...
GLP-1 drugs: Lower dose or oral pill may help sustain weight loss
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Stroke: Migraine with aura linked to higher risk
Share on PinterestAccording to a new study, people who experience migraine with aura may face a higher...
Dementia: Quitting smoking linked to 16% lower risk
Share on PinterestA new study shows that giving up smoking may have important benefits for brain health....
Vitamin D supplementation could support cognitive health from birth
Share on PinterestVitamin D supplements in pregnancy could boost cognitive Health in offspring, a new...
Dementia risk may affect women’s cognition more strongly
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'Silent' heart attacks linked to faster cognitive decline
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Colon cancer: Pre-op immunotherapy may prevent recurrence
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Ebola global health emergency: Expert answers 6 key questions
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Heart disease: Perimenopause may be best time to act on risk
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How stress-fueled late-night snacking may be ruining your gut health
Share on PinterestChronic stress and late-night snacking may be ruining your gut microbiome, according...
Between 6.4 and 7.8 hours of sleep may aid healthy aging, longevity
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Aging and longevity: Which diet types could help slow down aging?
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Weight loss: 8,500 steps daily may help maintain results after dieting
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Healthy aging: Consistent activity and rest patterns may slow aging
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No longer PCOS but PMOS: Will a new name lead to faster diagnosis?
Share on PinterestFrom PCOS to PMOS: How the name change is set to improve diagnosis and care. Image...
Could creative pursuits help slow down aging?
Share on PinterestThe more we engage with arts and culture, the slower we age, new research says. Image...
FDA-cleared AI risk tool could help guide breast cancer therapy
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AI scans identify hidden fat and risk of heart and metabolic disease
Share on PinterestNew research suggests that hidden fat deposits in muscle may link to heart and metabolism...