Health
Interrogating the wellness trend of mineral salts
In the last few years, there has been a shift in the way we view salt when it comes to our health.
Mar 12, 2025
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High Blood Pressure
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New tool enhances obstructive sleep apnea detection accuracy
Many Australians could be suffering from undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), with Charles Darwin University (CDU) researchers developing a new technique to screen for the potentially fatal condition.
Mar 12, 2025
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Health
Ice baths are popular for exercise recovery and general wellness. But what does the science say?
Ice baths have become increasingly popular over the past few years. Fitness enthusiasts and casual exercisers around the world are embracing this trend that was once reserved for elite athletes.
Mar 12, 2025
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Oncology & Cancer
Chronic stress and obesity work together to accelerate pancreatic cancer development and growth, study finds
A new study led by UCLA investigators suggests that chronic stress and an unhealthy diet may work together to fuel the early development of pancreatic cancer, shedding light on how lifestyle factors contribute to one of the ...
Mar 10, 2025
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Health
Many pregnancy-related complications go undetected and untreated, global analysis finds
Hemorrhage—severe heavy bleeding—and hypertensive disorders like preeclampsia are the leading causes of maternal deaths globally, according to a new study released today by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Mar 10, 2025
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
What are people asking about COVID-19—and what do doctors wish patients knew?
In the first days of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world was full of questions.
Mar 10, 2025
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Cardiology
Insomnia and lack of sleep linked to high blood pressure in teens
Teenagers who do not get the recommended amount of sleep may be at an increased risk for high blood pressure, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology, Prevention, Lifestyle ...
Mar 7, 2025
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Cardiology
Levels of select vitamins and minerals in pregnancy may be linked to lower midlife blood pressure risk
Women with higher levels of essential minerals circulating in their blood during pregnancy, particularly copper and manganese, along with vitamin B12, had a lower risk of developing high blood pressure in middle age, about ...
Mar 6, 2025
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Diabetes
Gestational diabetes: What to know during pregnancy
Pregnancy is a time of significant change for a woman's body. Hormones fluctuate, energy levels shift and new challenges arise. One challenge that some women face is gestational diabetes, a condition where blood sugar levels ...
Mar 6, 2025
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Health
France warns against weight loss supplements using Garcinia plant
France warned Wednesday against dietary supplements promising weight loss that use the tropical plant Garcinia cambogia after a range of rare but serious side effects including one death were reported.
Mar 5, 2025
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