As people age, they often develop chronic conditions, many of which need to be managed with multiple prescription medications. While medications are important for disease management, polypharmacy poses an increased risk for ...
Jun 25, 2026
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A study by researchers from the University of Cambridge, the British Heart Foundation Data Science Center at Health Data Research UK and The George Institute for Global Health is the first to analyze obesity trends from 2019 ...
Jun 24, 2026
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The conditions that could help women physicians build long and rewarding careers already exist, but they are routinely undermined in everyday practice, according to a new review led by the University of Surrey.
Jun 24, 2026
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When temperatures soar, many people find their appetite suddenly plummets. The idea of eating a hot meal becomes the last thing on our minds when the heat becomes too much to bear.
Jun 23, 2026
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For years, many people have taken calcium and vitamin D supplements to help keep their bones strong as they age. Walk into any pharmacy or supermarket and you'll find shelves full of products promising to support bone health, ...
Jun 23, 2026
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Millions of men face a decision about whether to be screened for prostate cancer. National guidelines say that decision should begin with a conversation about the risks and benefits of testing. But a new Medical University ...
Jun 22, 2026
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Strength training has long been seen as something you mainly do to build muscle or look good. But a new study adds to a growing body of evidence showing that lifting weights does far more than change how we look. It may help ...
Jun 22, 2026
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Research shows that patients who see multiple doctors for high-risk medicines face increased risks of dependence, overdose and death, as well as reduced continuity of care.
Jun 22, 2026
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You probably know fruit and vegetables are good for you, and most of us don't eat enough of them.
Jun 20, 2026
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When many of us think about drug overdose, we picture young people at a music festival or people dependent on street heroin. But the latest figures from the Penington Institute show older Australians are increasingly dying ...
Jun 20, 2026
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