Health
Where is the kidney stone belt?
Where you live, what you eat and how much you drink may tell health care professionals more about your risk of developing kidney stones than you think.
Aug 22, 2022
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Eating processed foods is hurting your brain, study says: Even '2 cookies' can affect health
Although it's obvious that a diet of hot dogs and ice cream won't lead to a healthy physical life, new research illuminates how ultra-processed foods can also cause a significant decrease in brain function.
Aug 3, 2022
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Health
Eating more ultra-processed foods associated with increased risk of dementia
People who eat the highest amounts of ultra-processed foods like soft drinks, chips and cookies may have a higher risk of developing dementia than those who eat the lowest amounts, according to a new study published in the ...
Jul 27, 2022
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Ultra-processed foods make up almost two-thirds of Britain's school meals
British primary and secondary schoolchildren are getting the majority of their lunchtime calories from 'ultra-processed' foods, according to a study led by researchers at Imperial College London and published today in the ...
Jul 20, 2022
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Health
Lower your cancer risk with easy diet changes
You have the power to reduce your risk for cancer. With a few lifestyle changes and perseverance, you can be well on your way to a healthier you.
Jun 7, 2022
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Cardiology
One in five male adolescents suffers from high blood pressure
Unhealthy levels of hypertension are increasing globally, especially during puberty, with boys affected three to four times more frequently than girls: Around 20% of male adolescents have elevated blood pressure. The main ...
May 13, 2022
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Overweight & Obesity
WHO warns of obesity 'epidemic' in Europe
The WHO said Tuesday that "epidemic" overweight and obesity rates are linked to over 1.2 million deaths annually across Europe, calling for swift policy changes to reverse the dangerous trend.
May 3, 2022
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Health
Ramadan: A dietitian offers tips for healthy fasting
Ramadan is the month in the Islamic calendar when the Qur'an was revealed to the prophet Muhammad (PBUH). During the month, Muslims abstain from all sensory pleasures (like food and drink, sex, TV and music) from dawn to ...
Apr 25, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
'Stomach flu' on the rise again in US. 5 things to know about noroviruses
While COVID-19 cases continue to drop in the U.S., outbreaks of another virus—the stomach flu—are ramping up, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports.
Apr 7, 2022
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Overweight & Obesity
Excess weight in midlife means a sicker old age: Study
Here's a compelling reason to shed those extra pounds: A new study finds that middle-aged people who are obese, or even simply overweight, may face more health problems down the road.
Mar 21, 2022
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