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An eight-year Finnish study found that children who spent more time on screens tended to show better cognitive processing as teenagers, challenging common assumptions about screen use. Researchers say the key may be balancing physical activity with screen act…

Some men say they feel ashamed of needing to use weight-loss injections as it seems like "cheating".

When a chemist wrote a book about vitamin C curing the common cold, the world took note. How wrong we all were.

Studies presented by the Center for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis address key evidence gaps including how to safely simplify treatment for ageing populations.

KMPDU said medical interns are an essential part of healthcare delivery across East Africa and should not be punished for peacefully demanding fair.

There are two well-known drivers of high blood pressure, and scientists may have discovered a third, opening the door to new ways of treating the condition, also known as hypertension.

A study published in ‘Nutrients’ links eggs with a lower risk of cognitive decline and better brain health. Dietitians explain the link—and share recipe ideas.

The claim that a Canadian man named Garnet Harper, who died of kidney failure in 2023, was denied a kidney transplant because he wasn't vaccinated against COVID-19 remains under investigation… [+6988 chars]

Low-fat diets and relying on supplements aren’t the key to better cholesterol. Learn expert-backed ways to lower your cholesterol levels safely and effectively.

A June 2026 traffic index counted nearly eight times as many working satellites as existed at the start of 2019, with Starlink making up 65.97 percent.

Brain scans reveal that COVID-19 may leave a lasting physical imprint on the brain. A recent study found altered tissue structure and chemical imbalances in both long COVID patients and those who fully recovered from the virus.

The Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo has killed 2,325 people, government data showed on Sunday, surpassing the toll from the 2018-2020 outbreak to become the deadliest in the country’s history.

A virus kills a bacterium, and in the wreckage, other microbes may find one of life's most essential nutrients: vitamin B12.

Discover four high protein foods that are also high in fiber, supporting satiety, energy and digestion with expert-backed picks and nutrition tips.

How well an older adult performs on a few simple physical tests could offer an important clue about longevity. A large study published Monday, Aug. 10, in JAMA Network Open evaluated measures of bal…

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Visceral fat around abdominal organs drives inflammation, insulin resistance, and artery damage in ways BMI alone cannot detect, a dietitian says.

Some may cause supplemental damage in the bedroom by messing with hormones that affect sex drive.

Thirty-one people have died from the debilitating illness in roughly the past eight years.

Geisinger Medical Center near Danville has issued a public warning after a visitor with suspected measles visited several hospital areas last week.

A recent case report details how a 45-year-old man developed severe religious delusions and hallucinations after receiving prescribed testosterone injections. His undiagnosed genetic condition may have increased his vulnerability to these rare psychiatric sid…

Pallisa, Uganda | A midwife attached to Pallisa General Hospital has been arrested over allegations of professional negligence and extortion following the death of a newborn during an attempted delivery.…