GLP-1 weight loss medications linked to significant drop in asthma flares
New research presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity in Istanbul, Turkey (12-15 May) shows the use of the…
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New research reassures mothers on NSAID safety during the first trimester
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen and naproxen, taken during the first trimester of pregnancy are not associated with…
Could 8,500 steps a day be key to maintaining weight loss?
Share on Pinterest Is there a magical number of daily steps that can help lower high blood pressure? LeoPatrizi/Getty Images…
Daily routines may strengthen circadian rhythms and support healthy aging
Share on Pinterest Research suggests that older adults with stronger rest-activity rhythms display signs of slower biological aging. Image credit:…
Faster biological aging linked to higher dementia risk
Having a biological age older than chronological age is associated with a greater likelihood of developing dementia, a new study…
Woman left blind by hospital failings wins £2.4 m NHS payout
A young woman who was left with permanent vision loss after hospital staff failed to diagnose a serious brain condition…
Sports coaches can improve health for athletes with disabilities
Coaches and athletes across eight countries say sports clubs could become powerful community health hubs, but only if families, volunteers,…
Osteoporosis may increase mortality risk in postmenopausal women
Osteoporosis, which is highly prevalent in postmenopausal women, has long been associated with an increased risk of fractures. A new…
Teen smoking risks vary between disadvantaged rural and urban communities
Teens in disadvantaged neighborhoods are more likely to smoke, but it depends on whether they live in rural or urban…
Icing injuries may delay healing and prolong pain recovery
Icing a sprained ankle or sore muscle, long used to reduce pain and swelling, may in the longer run delay…