Several studies in recent years have highlighted this alarming trend. For instance, research published in the journal C…
Mortality
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Researchers first highlighted the importance of meal timing for health back in the 1970s. According to a new study conducted by doctors from Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital…
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, High blood pressure, a major risk factor for death from heart disease, requires regular monitoring starting in childhood. A new study by researchers from leading scientific centers in the…
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According to the Daily Mail, a team of American researchers calculated that in 2023 there were 18.5 million new cases of cancer worldwide, with deaths reaching 10.4 million. If this…
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European countries have declared a state of emergency due to the threat of wildfires and health risks as an unprecedented heatwave sweeps across the continent. Climatologists and meteorologists warn the…
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Health & Beauty
The Deadly Quartet: Tobacco, Alcohol, Junk Food, and Fossil Fuels Drive a Third of Global Deaths
A team led by Professor Anna Gilmore, head of the 21st Century Public Health Center at the University of Bath in the UK, released these findings. “To truly understand the…
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A large new study from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in the U.S. found that exercise’s impact on health and longevity differs between women and men. The researchers report that women get…
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A new U.S. study links chemicals in household plastics—specifically phthalates—to higher death rates from heart disease. They are commonly found in cosmetics, cleaning products, solvents, plastic pipes, insect repellents, and…
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Quality nighttime rest is often associated with the number of hours we sleep. But when we go to bed may matter more than how long we sleep. A team of…
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Global warming will drive a record number of deaths. But the risk isn’t just for the very young and the elderly. A team from Columbia, Stanford, Boston University, and Montana…
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It’s well-known that a cup of good tea can work wonders after a long, stressful day. Research even suggests that tea can extend your life. Now a new study says…
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A team of researchers at Italy’s National Institute of Gastroenterology found a link between regular poultry consumption and premature death from digestive-system cancers. In a study published in Nutrients, they…
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The health benefits of chocolate—especially whether it can lower the risk of dying early—have long been debated. A new comprehensive study finds that chocolate may reduce mortality risk by up…
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Modern technology has reduced both the need and the urge to move. Many people spend a significant portion of their day sitting, whether at work in front of a computer…
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An international team of researchers conducted a comprehensive study of people who spend most of their time sitting and uncovered the risks of that lifestyle. Statistics show that people in…
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Scientists haven’t found clear health benefits from drinking alcohol, even in modest amounts. The debate over the harms and possible benefits of moderate drinking has raged for decades. A team…