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Heavy older women more at risk of breast cancer
Overweight and obese women are at increased risk of developing breast cancer after menopause, compared to normal-weight women, a large new analysis finds. The cancer risk rises with greater weight, researchers found, and women with the most severe obesity were […]
First penile transplant recipient ‘to become father’
The South African recipient of the world’s first penile transplant is to become a father, a surgeon who performed the operation has told the BBC. His girlfriend has reported that she is about four months’ pregnant, and this showed that […]
Experimental drug regrows damaged body tissue
An experimental drug treatment has opened a new door in regenerative medicine by helping lab mice regrow damaged liver, colon and bone marrow tissue, US researchers said Thursday. If the therapy is found to work in humans, scientists say it […]
Getting fit in high-intensity baby steps benefits teens
Just two minutes of high-intensity exercise four times a day could improve teenagers’ health and fitness outlook, according to a new study that suggests the same amount of moderate-intensity exercise might not make much difference. “Children and adolescents tend to […]
5 latest treatments for diabetes
The following are the five new medical options that enhance blood glucose control for people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Consult with your doctor before taking any of these drugs. Treatment: Exenatide injection (Byetta®) What it is: BYETTA […]
How safe is air quality on commercial planes?
Seventeen former and serving cabin crew are planning to take legal action against British airlines because they say contaminated air inside plane cabins has made them seriously ill, the Victoria Derbyshire programme has learned. Figures from the Civil Aviation Authority […]
E-cigarette usage surges in past year: Reuters/Ipsos poll
Significantly more Americans are using electronic-cigarettes and other vaporizing devices than a year ago, but most of those consumers are also smoking conventional cigarettes, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. The findings support evidence that smokers are using both traditional […]
Nuts ‘protect against early death’
Eating half a handful of nuts every day could substantially lower the risk of early death, a Dutch study suggests. Previous studies had already indicated a link with cardiovascular health, but this is the first to look at specific nuts […]
Stay calm to stay healthy
Keeping your cool during stressful situations could be key to long-term health, according to a new study. Those who let go of a cheerful mood easily as they react to minor stressors of daily life have elevated levels of inflammation, […]
Why Saying Just One Word Can Calm Runaway Emotions
I used to feel nervous when I spotted a certain imposing woman who was several rungs above me in the hierarchy at work. One day, I admitted, “Boy, I really feel intimidated by her.” Intimidated. As soon as I said the magic […]
