Weight-loss injections have rapidly moved from specialist clinics to social media feeds and high-street pharmacies. Known as GLP-1 medications, they were originally developed to support those with type 2 diabetes but are ...
Feb 17, 2026
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Another cold snap is approaching. Some people deal with it by taking an invigorating walk outside, while others hibernate with a cozy blanket and biscuits. But one thing seems to be common when temperatures drop: we like ...
Feb 17, 2026
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Severe vitamin D deficiency is associated with a higher rate of hospitalization for respiratory tract infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia, according to a new study led by the University of Surrey. Scientists found ...
Jan 21, 2026
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For more than 35 years, University of Oklahoma Health Campus researchers have played a key role in the Strong Heart Study, a landmark project that has uncovered critical insights into cardiovascular disease among American ...
Nov 5, 2025
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A research team at Uppsala University has identified a clear link between osteomalacia—a form of bone softening commonly caused by vitamin D deficiency—and a fivefold increased risk of emergency cesarean sections or the need ...
Oct 28, 2025
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Routine data from laboratories reveal a decline in vitamin D levels during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in older women and urban dwellers. The COVID-19 pandemic had effects on human health well beyond the infections ...
Oct 21, 2025
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What does wearing SPF50+ sunscreen every day do to your vitamin D levels? Our study, recently published in the British Journal of Dermatology, provides some answers.
Sep 18, 2025
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Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health suggests combining GLP-1 weight-loss medication with tailored nutrition and physical activity intervention is critical to mitigate side effects, preserve muscle, and prevent nutritional ...
Despite being one of the most preventable and treatable cancers, colorectal cancer continues to claim more lives in Black communities than in any other racial group in the United States. Incidence and mortality rates remain ...
Jul 24, 2025
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Many self-tests available on the UK high street are unfit-for-purpose and need much greater regulation to ensure they are safe and reliable, conclude two studies published by The BMJ.
Jul 23, 2025
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