Health & Medicine
Showcasing breakthroughs and insights that advance human health, wellness, and medical knowledge.
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Unconditional Cash Transfers to Mothers Altered Children’s Biological Aging
Key Takeaways Higher cash support slowed children’s estimated biological aging at age four. Children receiving more cash showed lower DunedinPACE scores overall The aging effect remained after sensitivity analyses addressed…
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Weight Loss Drugs Linked to Hair Loss in New Studies
Key Takeaways GLP-1 drugs were associated with an increased risk of hair loss. Genetic data showed a modest alopecia risk in susceptible men. GLP-1 users had higher alopecia rates than…
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How Phone and Computer Screens Affect Your Eyes: Digital Eye Strain Explained
More than 5 billion people worldwide use mobile phones, and billions also rely on computers daily, with global device use continuing to grow steadily each year. On average, people spend…
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The Surprising Genetic Adaptation Helping Kenyan Pastoralists Survive Water Scarcity
Water is essential for the human body because it keeps blood flowing, supports digestion, regulates temperature, and allows cells to function normally. When water levels drop too much, the body…
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Impact of War on Public Health: Healthcare Perspective
Across human history, thousands of conflicts have been recorded, from small regional battles to large scale global wars, and collectively they have shaped societies in ways that are still felt…
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Number of Children May Influence How Long You Live, Research Finds
A family is usually defined as a group of people connected by blood, marriage, or adoption who live together or share strong social bonds. Across the world, most people live…
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Do Artificial Sweeteners Make You Eat More and Gain Weight? The Truth is Here
It often starts with a small change in daily life. Sugar is replaced with a sweet tasting alternative that adds very few or no calories. The taste stays familiar, but…
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How Gut Microbiota can Influence Muscle Strength and Physical Performance
The gut microbiome is the community of microorganisms living in the digestive tract. It begins forming at birth and develops through early life based on diet, environment, breastfeeding, and lifestyle.…
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Arthritis Could Be Damaging Eyes Without Warning, Experts Warn
Arthritis is a condition that causes joint inflammation, leading to pain, swelling, and stiffness. It affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide. About 1 in 5 adults globally are suffering…
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Birth Outside Hospitals is Becoming a Preferred Option, But at What Cost?
Before the moment arrives, choices are made quietly, often with confidence, sometimes with hesitation. A plan is set, and a sense of direction takes shape. Yet even the most careful…
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