Health
The coronavirus doesn't exist in isolation—it feeds on other diseases, crises
We may be in self-isolation, but the COVID-19 pandemic is clearly not.
May 26, 2020
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Health
Fewer than half of British men and women have sex at least once a week
Fewer than half of men and women in Britain aged 16-44 have sex at least once a week, reveals a large study published by The BMJ today.
May 7, 2019
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Cardiology
Discrimination linked to higher risk of death, particularly from cardiovascular disease
Experiencing discrimination may increase the chance of dying, especially from cardiovascular-related causes, according to a new study that followed participants for nearly two decades.
Apr 5, 2023
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Health
Preventing Alzheimer's: Here's 6 ways you may reduce your risk
Alzheimer's robs its victims of their memories and there is no cure, but there are things you can do to prevent Alzheimer's disease.
Jun 19, 2023
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Surgery
What really works for weight loss?
As a popular diabetes drug takes social media by storm as a quick fix for weight loss, experts warn, not only is there no magic pill when it comes to losing weight, but this off-label use can actually backfire, possibly doubling ...
Mar 6, 2023
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Health
Is 'when we eat' as important as 'what we eat'?
In a review of research on the effect of meal patterns on health, the few studies available suggest that eating irregularly is linked to a higher risk of metabolic syndrome (high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and obesity). ...
Jun 21, 2016
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Mayo Clinic minute: Reducing dementia risks
More than 55 million people worldwide are believed to be living with dementia, according to the World Health Organization. And women are likely to be twice as affected by dementia as men.
Jun 23, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Research finds countries that focus the most on happiness can end up making people feel worse
Have you looked at the international rankings of the world's happiest countries lately?
Feb 18, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Social networks as important as exercise and diet across the span of our lives, research finds
The more social ties people have at an early age, the better their health is at the beginnings and ends of their lives, according to a new study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The study is the first ...
Jan 4, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Teenage brains: What is happening and why it leads to more risky behaviors
It's not easy being a teenager. Once adolescence arrives, navigating new skills such as managing emotions, gaining more independence from parents and the responsibility of decisions make it a challenging time. Boys and girls ...
Oct 27, 2022
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