Liver cancer deaths are rapidly increasing. Tackling preventable causes would save lives
Liver cancer is one of the fastest-rising causes of cancer-related deaths in the UK and the third-leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide.
Jun 17, 2026
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Extreme heat is rising—and so is the risk to your heart
As summer heat intensifies across the U.S., the American Heart Association is warning that soaring temperatures don't just make people uncomfortable—they can put serious strain on the heart and increase the risk of life-threatening ...
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Bike infrastructure is expanding in Canada, but access remains uneven
Children and older adults are consistently less likely to live near bike lanes, a new study that mapped cycling infrastructure in three Canadian cities over a decade found.
Jun 29, 2026
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Real-time calibration helps fitness trackers better match lab-tested exercise measurements
Researchers have developed an enhanced wearable motion-tracking system that could improve the accuracy of fitness trackers used to monitor exercise and training. The team provides details in an article published in the International ...
Jun 2, 2026
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UK restaurant chains falling short on healthy nutrition targets, study finds
Only 43% of menu items at the UK's highest-grossing restaurant chains met all their voluntary targets for sugar, salt, and calorie reduction, as set by the UK Government. These findings are published in PLOS Medicine by Alice ...
May 5, 2026
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Native Hawaiian adults face mobility challenges earlier in life
Native Hawaiian adults experience mobility limitations—including challenges with agility, gait, balance and fall risk—at significantly higher rates and at younger ages than other major racial and ethnic groups in Hawaiʻi, ...
Jun 17, 2026
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The science of sweat: A researcher is helping Brazil prepare for the heat of the World Cup
As the world's best soccer players prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup across North America this summer, teams are gearing up not only for opponents but also for the heat. In stadiums from Miami to Mexico City, soaring temperatures ...
Jun 10, 2026
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How the heat affects children as they learn, play and do sport, and how parents can help
Schools in the UK are closing as temperatures soar. If you're a parent, you might be wondering what effect the heat has on your child. If they're at school, will they be able to learn properly? If they're at home, should ...
Jun 25, 2026
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NHS patients are being socially prescribed yoga—but is yoga ready to help them?
Yoga can be seen as an accessible way to exercise and improve well-being. You don't always need a gym membership, specialist machinery or other people to do it.
Jul 1, 2026
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As Northern Hemisphere temperatures soar, a new app shows players' heat risk for sport
As temperatures soar across the Northern Hemisphere, a free tool lets anyone, anywhere, check how dangerous the heat really is for their sport and decide whether it is safe to play.
Jun 25, 2026
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