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French Fries Versus Baked Potatoes: One Raises Diabetes Risk 20 Percent, the Other Doesn’t
Eating seven or more servings of fries per week may increase diabetes risk by 12 percent.
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Fatal ‘Laughing Gas’ Poisonings Skyrocket as Recreational Use Spreads
Eighth graders are among the top users of the unregulated “party drug.”
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Your Beauty Routine May Harm Your Lungs, Research Suggests
Recent findings link frequent use of beauty products to increased asthma risk, possibly due to hormone-disrupting chemicals.
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How Your Brain’s Sugar Processing Could Influence Alzheimer’s Disease Risk
A recent study links poor sugar processing in the brain to memory loss–but fasting and certain treatments may offer protection.
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Fermented Stevia Extract Kills Pancreatic Cancer Cells in Lab Tests
Fermentation boosts stevia’s ability to target cancer cells while leaving healthy ones unharmed.
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How Vagus Nerve Stimulation May Offer a Way to Relieve PTSD
For those with treatment-resistant PTSD, a brain-body approach is showing promise.
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Mayor Floats Aboriginal 6-Season Year for Melbourne
The idea was mooted during a Town Hall discussion on how to improve the City of Melbourne.
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Beetroot Juice Reduces Blood Pressure in People Older Than 60
Changes in oral bacteria may help older adults get more heart health benefits from nitrate-rich foods.
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Lidocaine Deaths Nearly Triple Over Past Decade
Once considered safe, the common anesthetic is now linked to a rise in fatal poisonings across outpatient and home settings.
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Australian-Made Rocket Lifts Off Successfully, But Crashes Soon After
Co-founder Adam Gilmore said a successful lift off was already a milestone.
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1 in 4 Nonantibiotic Drugs Linked to Disrupted Gut Health
Common medications may make it easier for harmful bacteria to take hold, especially in older or vulnerable patients.
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Diabetes Drug May Double the Risk of Diabetic Eye Disease in People Already at Risk
A recent real-world study tracked vision outcomes before and after patients began tirzepatide treatment.
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How a Healthy Heart Boosts Your Body From Head to Toe
Seven lifestyle tweaks that protect your heart and your whole body.
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Chemotherapy Alters DNA, Accelerates Aging in Healthy Cells
Recent research shows that chemotherapy can leave behind changes in healthy cells that may affect a person’s health years after treatment.
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US Children Face 80 Percent Higher Risk of Death Than Peers in Wealthy Nations
The United States sees 54 excess child deaths a day, driven by rising obesity, chronic conditions, and mental health issues.
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Nature Gives Children Bigger, Healthier Brains
Children living near trees and parks show measurable changes in brain areas tied to attention, language, and motivation.
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Caffeine May Slow Cellular Aging by Activating a Protective Stress Response
Recent research shows how caffeine activates cellular pathways similar to those triggered by exercise and calorie restriction, potentially slowing aging.
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French Fries Versus Baked Potatoes: One Raises Diabetes Risk 20 Percent, the Other Doesn’t
Eating seven or more servings of fries per week may increase diabetes risk by 12 percent.
|
Fatal ‘Laughing Gas’ Poisonings Skyrocket as Recreational Use Spreads
Eighth graders are among the top users of the unregulated “party drug.”
|
Your Beauty Routine May Harm Your Lungs, Research Suggests
Recent findings link frequent use of beauty products to increased asthma risk, possibly due to hormone-disrupting chemicals.
|
How Your Brain’s Sugar Processing Could Influence Alzheimer’s Disease Risk
A recent study links poor sugar processing in the brain to memory loss–but fasting and certain treatments may offer protection.
|
Fermented Stevia Extract Kills Pancreatic Cancer Cells in Lab Tests
Fermentation boosts stevia’s ability to target cancer cells while leaving healthy ones unharmed.
|
How Vagus Nerve Stimulation May Offer a Way to Relieve PTSD
For those with treatment-resistant PTSD, a brain-body approach is showing promise.
|
Mayor Floats Aboriginal 6-Season Year for Melbourne
The idea was mooted during a Town Hall discussion on how to improve the City of Melbourne.
|
Beetroot Juice Reduces Blood Pressure in People Older Than 60
Changes in oral bacteria may help older adults get more heart health benefits from nitrate-rich foods.
|
Lidocaine Deaths Nearly Triple Over Past Decade
Once considered safe, the common anesthetic is now linked to a rise in fatal poisonings across outpatient and home settings.
|
Australian-Made Rocket Lifts Off Successfully, But Crashes Soon After
Co-founder Adam Gilmore said a successful lift off was already a milestone.
|
1 in 4 Nonantibiotic Drugs Linked to Disrupted Gut Health
Common medications may make it easier for harmful bacteria to take hold, especially in older or vulnerable patients.
|
Diabetes Drug May Double the Risk of Diabetic Eye Disease in People Already at Risk
A recent real-world study tracked vision outcomes before and after patients began tirzepatide treatment.
|
How a Healthy Heart Boosts Your Body From Head to Toe
Seven lifestyle tweaks that protect your heart and your whole body.
|
Chemotherapy Alters DNA, Accelerates Aging in Healthy Cells
Recent research shows that chemotherapy can leave behind changes in healthy cells that may affect a person’s health years after treatment.
|
US Children Face 80 Percent Higher Risk of Death Than Peers in Wealthy Nations
The United States sees 54 excess child deaths a day, driven by rising obesity, chronic conditions, and mental health issues.
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Nature Gives Children Bigger, Healthier Brains
Children living near trees and parks show measurable changes in brain areas tied to attention, language, and motivation.
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Caffeine May Slow Cellular Aging by Activating a Protective Stress Response
Recent research shows how caffeine activates cellular pathways similar to those triggered by exercise and calorie restriction, potentially slowing aging.
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