'5 a day': Which fruit and veg are best for heart health and why?
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Researchers develop compound 10 to slow Alzheimer’s disease progression
Researchers from ETH Zurich have developed an active ingredient that slows down the progression of typical Alzheimer’s symptoms in mice.…
Lightweight polymer protects X-ray workers from chronic pain and lead toxicity
A light, flexible polymer material developed at the University of Waterloo could replace the lead in heavy X-ray aprons, providing…
Research highlights ongoing TORCH infection risks despite rising vaccination rates
The TORCH complex is a group of pathogens that can cause infections with mild or silent symptoms in an expecting…
Weight loss medications show promise in preventing obesity-related cancers
A study of more than 229,000 obese adults without diabetes in the United States has shown that weight loss drugs…
Nature exposure shapes nasal microbiomes and mental well-being
Plenty of studies have linked exposure to nature to a wide variety of health benefits, from improved cognitive function to…
GLP-1 therapies linked to fewer complications in adults with both obesity and autoimmune disease
Among adults with both obesity and an autoimmune disease, those taking a glucagon-like peptide-receptor 1 agonist (GLP-1RA) medication had lower…
Infections pose major but overlooked risks in people with diabetes
Infections should be considered a “health hazard” in people living with diabetes, with experts warning that current clinical guidelines fail…
Africa CDC and WHO unite to combat Ebola outbreak
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) today launched a joint…
Children facing food insecurity show distinct gut microbiomes
Food insecurity may leave a measurable biological signature in the gut microbiome of children, according to new research presented at…