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Date: 2025/03/09 - 22:00

Adding 2,500 Daily Steps May Improve Heart Health In Female Cancer Survivors

Moderate daily exercise significantly reduced the risk of death from cardiovascular disease among female cancer survivors, a new study found. Each additional 2,500 steps per day was associated with a 34% further reduction in death risk.

Date: 2025/03/08 - 17:31

Low carb diets may increase colorectal cancer risk

Scientists found that a low carb, low fiber diet combined with a particular strain of bacteria may increase polyps in the colon, which can lead to colorectal cancer.

Date: 2025/03/08 - 02:32

Vaping Not Effective for Smoking Cessation. Here's What Will Help Instead

A new study found that vaping nicotine is not an effective way to quit smoking cigarettes. People who vape and smoke cigarettes are less likely to quit than people who only smoke cigarettes.

Two plates full of food such as croissants, salmon, spinach, eggs, and toast topped with feta cheese, accompanied by a cup of coffee and a glass of water on a table

Date: 2025/03/06 - 20:01

Intermittent fasting may help prevent blood clots

Intermittent fasting appears to help stop platelet activation and clot formation, which could help decrease the risk of experiencing heart attacks, a new study has found.

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Date: 2025/03/06 - 16:01

Do diet and exercise hold the keys to longer, healthier lives?

Recent research has homed in on diet and exercise as key factors when it comes to slowing down biological aging and boosting longevity. Here is the latest evidence.

A child is immunized against measles with their caregiver

Date: 2025/03/06 - 00:32

RFK Jr. Recommends Vitamin A, Cod Liver Oil Amid Growing Measles Outbreak

Health experts have raised concerns about a new CDC advisory that recommends vitamin A supplements as a therapy for measles.

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Date: 2025/03/06 - 00:31

Multiple menopause symptoms linked to cognitive decline risk

People who experience several menopause symptoms at the same time are more likely to develop poor cognitive function and mild behavior impairments, both of which can be signs of dementia.

Date: 2025/03/05 - 02:00

More Evidence Shows HPV Shot Helps Prevent Cervical Cancer: CDC Report

A recent CDC report further demonstrates the effectiveness of the HPV vaccine against cervical cancer. HPV is a sexually transmitted infection that affects both females and males and is linked to higher risks of various forms of cancer.

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Date: 2025/03/04 - 23:32

Boosting physical activity may lower dementia, depression risk

Getting in a certain amount of daily moderate-to-vigorous physical activity can help lower the risk for neuropsychiatric disorders, including dementia, depression, and some sleep disorders.

Date: 2025/03/04 - 20:00

Longer breastfeeding linked to blood-pressure lowering effects of certain infant gut bacteria

Nursing for at least six months may spur beneficial gut bacteria connected to better heart health years later.