Getty ImagesCampaigners in Northern Ireland have called for the introduction of a ‘game-changing’ drug that will prevent HIV.
On Friday it was…
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Campaigners call for introduction of ‘game-changing’ drug
Getty ImagesExperts hope cabotegravir injections will help meet the ambition of ending new HIV cases by 2030 -
Global burden of 292 causes of death in 204 countries and territories and 660 subnational locations, 1990-2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023
Declaration of interests J Ärnlöv reports payment or honoraria for lectures, presentations, speakers bureaus, manuscript writing or educational events from AstraZeneca, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Novartis;…
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Scientists just debunked the calcium and dementia myth
New findings from Edith Cowan University (ECU), Curtin University, and the University of Western Australia show no evidence that taking calcium alone increases the risk of developing dementia over time. The results help ease earlier fears that…
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‘I thought I was losing my mind but it was the menopause’
Lynette HorsburghNorth West
Leonie PainterThe menopause hub set up by Leonie Painter is described as a “lifeline” by women who go there A woman has described how she quit her job after she thought she was “losing her mind” while she was suffering…
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Statins can help lower dementia risk
Share on Pinterest Lower your cholesterol to lower your dementia risk, a new study confirms. Image credit: Anna Nikulnikova/Getty Images - There were more than 55 million people around the world living with dementia in 2020.
- Previous research shows…
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Scientists finally read the hidden DNA code that shapes disease
For centuries, scientists have noticed that certain illnesses seem to pass from one generation to the next, a connection first noted by Hippocrates, who observed that some diseases “ran in families.” Over time, researchers have steadily advanced…
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Bowel cancer signs do not always fit a tick list, says Essex mum
Paul SeagerLaura Seager is urging people to be aware of all possible bowel cancer symptoms A mum diagnosed with stage three bowel cancer has urged people to be aware of its lesser-known symptoms after her early diagnosis helped her chances of…
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Should every midlife woman be on HRT? – The Irish Times
Suzanne Noonan, a mother of three children, struggled for months with debilitating anxiety, hot flushes and poor sleep but was afraid to look for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) as there is a history of breast cancer in her family.
A friend, a…
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7 Best Frozen Vegetables for Better Cholesterol
- High cholesterol is common, with about 10% of U.S. adults having the condition.
- Foods high in soluble fiber, like these frozen veggies, may help reduce cholesterol levels.
- Stock up on frozen edamame, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and…
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Can Ozempic help you cut back on alcohol? Researchers think so
Growing research suggests that medications commonly prescribed for diabetes and weight loss (including the well-known Ozempic and Wegovy) might also help people drink less alcohol.
A new study from the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC,…
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