A study from the UK Biobank with nearly 290,000 participants reveals that a healthy lifestyle, especially quality sleep, substantially lowers depression risk. Lifestyle factors overshadow…
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A study finds that renting a home can accelerate biological aging more significantly than unemployment, pointing to the substantial health implications of housing stability. This…
New research reveals that young individuals who vape are over twice as likely to experience chronic stress. Derived from the Canadian Health Measures Surveys, the…
A study, the first of its kind, analyzed the global rise in pollution from landscape fires over two decades and discovered that over 2 billion…
Researchers at Harvard Medical School and the University of Oxford have developed an artificial intelligence tool, EVEscape, designed to predict the emergence of viral variants.…
A study has found a connection between a heart-healthy diet and reduced pregnancy loss in women undergoing infertility treatments. Specifically, adherence to the American Heart…
In African countries such as Zimbabwe, being overweight is seen as a mark of prosperity, but the rise in obesity presents a concerning health paradox.…
Despite its increased risk of death and minimal clinical benefits, the FDA fast-tracked the approval of the antipsychotic drug brexpiprazole (Rexulti) for elderly dementia patients.…
A recent study explored a potential connection between certain amino acids and increased dementia risk linked to PM2.5 air pollution exposure. While not conclusive, the…
Golfers in Australia have a 2.4 times higher risk of skin cancer than the general population, with one in four diagnosed, according to a study…
The intake of more plant proteins is linked to a lowered risk of developing chronic kidney disease, according to a comprehensive study using UK Biobank…
Researchers have found that programs offering free fruits and vegetables can significantly benefit health and food security. Known as “produce prescription programs,” these initiatives aim…
New research shows that COVID-19 can infect cells without the ACE2 protein, using alternative methods for infection, a finding that highlights the virus’s ability to…
A new scientific statement released by the American Heart Association highlights the health risks of e-cigarette use, including potential heart and lung issues, and emphasizes…
Researchers from Edith Cowan University developed software that rapidly analyzes bone density scans to detect abdominal aortic calcification (AAC), a predictor of cardiovascular events and…
Black Americans face a 54% higher cardiovascular disease mortality rate than White Americans, with a recent study attributing this disparity to social factors rather than…
Stressful jobs with perceived low rewards can double men’s heart disease risk, as per an 18-year study on white-collar workers. The findings underscore the need…
In a quest to demystify the origins and causes of “Long COVID” or PASC, recent research points to an unexpected connection: the common cold virus,…
Workers crafting artificial stone slabs for countertops in the U.S. are contracting a fatal lung disease, silicosis, due to toxic dust exposure, a study by…
A recent study suggests that older Americans (65 years and older) residing in warmer regions have a higher risk of serious vision impairment compared to…