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There are different types of fitness—exercise expert explains
You probably have at least one "super fit" friend. Maybe they're a marathon runner, a footy player or a keen hiker. To keep themselves healthy, they may stick to a strict exercise regimen and only eat certain foods. But in ...
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High-puff e-cigarettes may become more toxic with use, researchers warn
A University of California, Riverside-led study has found that heavily used high-puff electronic cigarettes may contain higher levels of harmful chemicals than fresh e-cigarettes, raising concerns about potential health risks ...
May 29, 2026
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How lifestyle can protect childhood cancer survivors
Healthy lifestyles can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and other complications in childhood cancer survivors. These are the findings of two new international studies.
May 29, 2026
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Analysis reveals consumer wearables emerge as the new health care gatekeepers
A News and Perspectives expert analysis on consumer wearable platforms' forays into the clinical health care space. Authored by MedTech expert Blythe Karow, MBA, "Meet the New Health Care Gatekeeper: Your Wearable" lays out ...
May 29, 2026
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Limited evidence to suggest food labels reduce sugar intake among low-income groups
Researchers are calling for stronger measures to reduce sugar consumption after a new paper finds limited evidence that front-of-pack food labels help lower intake among disadvantaged groups.
May 29, 2026
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Health coaching app helpful for inflammatory bowel disease management
Integrating a mobile app with online health coaching into usual care boosts outcomes for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published online April 26 in Crohn's & Colitis 360.
May 29, 2026
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AI suggests simple food swaps to make meals healthier and cheaper
An artificial intelligence framework that suggests just one to three ingredient swaps can make meals meaningfully more nutritious and less expensive, according to a new study published in PLOS Digital Health by Trevor Chan ...
May 28, 2026
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Rising heat could triple heart disease burden in U.S. by 2050
A new study by researchers at Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals and the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center predicts rising temperatures driven by climate change will dramatically increase heat-related ...
May 28, 2026
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Why chronic fatigue may start on plate: Blood marker points to vitamin gaps
With less time and more work, chronic fatigue has become a moniker of modern society. However, this not only reduces the quality of life but also constitutes a social issue that affects work efficiency and leads to accidents. ...
May 28, 2026
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How high-intensity interval training alters inflammatory responses
New research published in ImmunoHorizons shows that running a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout triggers a more inflammatory immune response than cycling HIIT. These findings could help everyday athletes make ...
May 28, 2026
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How 'big meat' shapes science to give steak a healthy glow up
Headlines might describe meat as "a significant health risk" or "essential for a healthy and balanced diet."
May 28, 2026
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World Cup 2026: Why moving games to evenings isn't enough to tackle extreme heat problem
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the biggest ever edition of the world's most watched sporting tournament. The 48 teams taking part in Canada, the US and Mexico may find their toughest opponent is the extreme heat.
May 28, 2026
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Healthy lifestyle shown to lower risk of death after cancer diagnosis
New evidence shows that sticking to five lifestyle recommendations improves survival after a later cancer diagnosis. The findings provide encouraging evidence that simple, achievable habits established before a cancer diagnosis ...
May 28, 2026
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Weight-shaming from loved ones during pregnancy can hinder healthy habits
Criticism about their weight from their loved ones—partners, family, and friends—may make it harder for women to stay active and eat well during pregnancy and after giving birth, a University of Alberta study shows. Surveys ...
May 28, 2026
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Good fitness in your 30s may shape artery health decades later
People with good physical fitness in their 30s and 50s have more elastic arteries later in life. This is shown in a new study from Karolinska Institutet, published in the journal Scientific Reports, titled "Aerobic capacity ...
May 27, 2026
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Years after polyp removal, gut microbiome changes may still shape colorectal cancer risk
More than a decade after removal of an adenoma—a precancerous mass—from the colon, alterations to the gut microbiome and metabolites remain and may drive heightened risk of colorectal cancer (CRC), according to a study led ...
May 27, 2026
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Heart-healthy lipid profile benefits brain health in adolescents, study finds
A new Finnish study shows that blood markers of dysfunctional lipid metabolism are associated with poorer cognitive function in 15–17-year-olds. The findings are significant because brain development during adolescence is ...
May 27, 2026
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Unintended consequences: Graphic anti-smoking ads may nudge people toward vaping
Graphic anti-smoking ads can lead smokers to reconsider their habit, but in the absence of similar warnings for e-cigarettes, they make some smokers more inclined to vape than quit.
May 27, 2026
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Study links eight heart-healthy habits to lower diabetes risk in postmenopausal women
Type 2 diabetes is often associated with excessive sugar intake, but lifestyle factors including body weight, exercise, and smoking habits can also influence risk. A new study published in Diabetology has found that greater ...
May 27, 2026
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Weight-loss program helps women battling breast cancer
Women battling breast cancer can benefit from a phone-based weight loss program, according to a new study. The Breast Cancer Weight Loss (BWEL) program helped women drop excess pounds, improve their physical function and ...
May 27, 2026
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Tobacco company levy could raise up to £4.9 billion and prevent 10,000 hospital admissions, study suggests
Research published by the University of Bath Tobacco Control Research Group and the University of Sheffield's Addictions Research Group provides the first real-world modeling of a proposed "polluter pays" tobacco levy scheme.
May 27, 2026
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Quitting smoking linked to lower risk for dementia
Quitting smoking is associated with a lower risk for dementia, especially for those with no or modest weight gain after cessation, according to a study published in Neurology.
May 27, 2026
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Heart health affected the risk of severe COVID-19 infection during the pandemic, says study
Better heart health before the pandemic was linked to a lower risk of severe COVID-19 events, according to research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Adults with the highest heart health scores at ...
May 27, 2026
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New online toolkit helps clinicians put 'Food is Medicine' into practice
A new online resource aims to help health care providers turn a growing body of research on nutrition and health into effective care for patients. The Food is Medicine Toolkit brings together the latest evidence, practical ...
May 27, 2026
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Tomato-soy juice lowers inflammation in adults with obesity
Drinking tomato-soy juice loaded with compounds shown in animal studies to promote health lowered pro-inflammatory proteins in healthy adults with obesity after four weeks, a new study found.
May 26, 2026
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