Search Result For: mortality

Coffee poured from a moka pot into a cup

Date: 2025/01/09 - 18:00

Is drinking coffee only in the morning better for your heart?

Morning coffee drinkers may have a lower cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality risk compared to all-day coffee drinkers, regardless of the amount of coffee they consume, a new study shows.

Date: 2025/01/08 - 23:32

Morning Coffee May Help You Live Longer, Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Risk

A first-of-its-kind study found that morning coffee drinkers have a lower risk of all-cause mortality and cardiovascular disease-related death compared to those who drink coffee throughout the day or not at all.

A collage of the optic nerve in the human eye and a pack of Ozempic, used to treat diabetes.

Date: 2025/01/02 - 16:31

Danish studies find higher risk of optic nerve damage with Ozempic

Two new studies suggest that the diabetes medication Ozempic may double the risk of a rare but serious condition that damages the optic nerve.

Date: 2025/01/02 - 14:32

5 Science-Backed Ways to Live a Longer Life

Want to live a longer life? Try these five simple habits in 2025 that can help increase your life span by years and improve the overall quality of your health as you age.

collage of three black and white photos: a plate of food, a gymnast exercising, 4 people around the Christmas table

Date: 2025/01/01 - 11:00

3 ways to boost longevity in 2025

What are three steps we can take in 2025 to improve our longevity? Diet, exercise, and social life emerge as three top factors.

Date: 2024/12/22 - 10:00

Not getting enough magnesium could affect cardiovascular risk

Low magnesium levels are associated with a higher risk for several cardiovascular diseases, according to a recent review of the existing evidence.

People sitting around a table enjoying a holiday meal together.

Date: 2024/12/18 - 02:32

Health Experts Debunk 6 Popular Myths About Holiday Habits

From skipping meals and exercise to overindulging in unhealthy food and drinks, experts weigh in on six of the most common health myths that proliferate during the holiday season.

Female doctor administers pap test on patient

Date: 2024/12/14 - 00:32

Cervical Cancer Screening Includes New Self-Collection Method for HPV Testing

For the first time, cervical cancer screening guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force include self-collection of HPV samples for females starting at age 30, which could help make screening more accessible.

Date: 2024/12/13 - 20:00

Intermittent fasting may slow hair growth, study finds

Intermittent fasting resulted in a hair growth speed reduction of 18% in adults who practiced the diet compared to controls who were eating a regular diet, a new study found.

woman in black hat and green summer dress running up the stairs

Date: 2024/12/08 - 10:00

4 or 5-minute bouts of intense exercise may slash cardiovascular risk

Just 1.5 to 4 minute small bursts of high intensity exercise throughout the day may lower a person’s risk of major cardiovascular events, such as stroke.