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“Celtic curse” hotspots found in Scotland and Ireland with 1 in 54 at risk

People with roots in the Outer Hebrides and north west Ireland face the highest known risk of developing hemochromatosis, a…

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This planet friendly diet could cut your risk of early death by 23%

New research from Aarhus University suggests that the updated Nordic dietary guidelines, created to support both personal health and environmental…

7 days ago

The overlooked nutrition risk of Ozempic and Wegovy

Experts from UCL and the University of Cambridge warn that many people prescribed newer weight loss medications may not be…

2 weeks ago

A silent brain disease can quadruple dementia risk

A large U.S. study involving nearly 2 million older adults found that cerebral amyloid angiopathy, a condition in which amyloid…

3 weeks ago

The early turning point when men’s heart risk accelerates

A decades-long study tracking people from young adulthood has uncovered an early and unexpected shift in heart disease risk. Men…

3 weeks ago

Late bedtimes are linked to higher heart disease risk

Night owls may face higher risks to their heart, especially later in life, with women appearing particularly affected. Adults in…

3 weeks ago

A common painkiller may be quietly changing cancer risk

Ibuprofen is one of the most widely used pain relievers in the United States, commonly taken for headaches, muscle aches,…

1 month ago

Major review finds no autism or ADHD risk from pregnancy Tylenol

Taking acetaminophen, commonly known by the brand name Tylenol, during pregnancy does not raise the risk of autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity…

1 month ago

Even one drink a day may raise mouth cancer risk

A large comparative study published online in the open access journal BMJ Global Health has found that even low daily…

2 months ago

Indoor tanning triples melanoma risk and seeds broad DNA mutations

Indoor tanning drastically increases melanoma risk, and scientists have now mapped the sweeping DNA damage tanning beds inflict across nearly…

2 months ago