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Hidden household toxin triples liver disease risk, study finds

Liver disease most often develops due to one of three major causes: excessive alcohol use, the buildup of fat in…

5 months ago

This easy daily habit cuts heart risk by two thirds

People who walk for 10-15 minutes at a time can reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease by up to two…

5 months ago

Cavities and gum disease could nearly double stroke risk

People with both gum disease and cavities faced an 86% greater chance of having a stroke compared to those with…

5 months ago

You don’t have to lose weight to lower your diabetes risk, scientists say

Until now, weight reduction has been the primary therapeutic goal for people with prediabetes. An analysis of a large Tübingen…

6 months ago

The invisible chemical in the air that could be raising Parkinson’s risk

Long-term exposure to a common industrial chemical may be linked to a higher risk of Parkinson's disease. Trichloroethylene (TCE) is…

6 months ago

Poor sleep speeds brain aging and may raise dementia risk

People who sleep poorly are more likely than others to have brains that appear older than they actually are. This…

6 months ago

This high-sugar fruit may actually lower diabetes risk

If presented with two snacks, one containing seven grams of sugar and another with over 30 grams of sugar, choosing…

6 months ago

A startling omega-3 deficiency may explain women’s Alzheimer’s risk

Omega fatty acids could protect against Alzheimer's disease in women, new research has found. Analysis of lipids - fat molecules…

7 months ago

Heart attack risk? This heart scan can tell you more than a cholesterol test; but you probably haven’t heard of it |

When it comes to heart health, most people rely on the usual suspects , cholesterol numbers, blood pressure readings, maybe…

8 months ago

7000 steps a day cuts death risk by 47%—and that might be all you need

A major new study led by the University of Sydney suggests that walking 7000 steps a day offers similar health…

8 months ago