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A simple map convinced people in high-risk areas to test their homes for radon, the invisible gas that's the second-leading cause of lung cancer. The discovery could save lives by helping families detect and fix a hidden danger lurking in their basements.
A high court has given one of India's most visited temples four months to decide on special access for patients with autoimmune and rare diseases. The petition highlights how "invisible suffering" often gets overlooked at crowded holy sites.
New research shows that people who lost the most weight on GLP-1 medications like Ozempic dramatically reduced their risk of serious health problems. Those who shed at least 15% of their body weight saw sleep apnea risk drop by 69% and kidney disease risk fall by 30%.
New research shows that even moderate drinking may harm brain health and increase dementia risk. The good news? It's a risk factor you can actually control.
Australian researchers analyzing 281 studies found that eating just 300 grams of seafood weekly could slash Alzheimer's risk by nearly a third. The simple dietary shift also reduces dementia risk, strengthens muscles, and fights depression.
A 4,000-year-old painkiller is proving to be a powerful weapon against cancer. New research shows daily aspirin can cut cancer risk in half for high-risk patients, changing medical guidelines worldwide.
You don't need to spend hours at the gym to dramatically lower your risk of chronic disease. A new study of nearly 500,000 people shows that short bursts of intense exercise slash risks of diabetes, dementia, and heart disease by up to 63 percent.
A neurologist created a free online tool that helps anyone reduce their dementia risk through simple lifestyle changes. New research shows improving your score by just five points lowers heart disease risk by 43%.
New research links blood sugar spikes after meals to Alzheimer's disease risk, offering hope that simple diet changes could protect brain health. Scientists found genetic predisposition to post-meal sugar spikes increased relative Alzheimer's risk by 69 percent.
Swedish researchers have developed an AI tool that can identify people at high risk of developing deadly skin cancer up to five years before it appears. The breakthrough could help doctors catch melanoma early, when it's most treatable.
A common lupus medication may protect patients with a skin form of the disease from heart complications and diabetes. Johns Hopkins researchers found the drug reduced cardiovascular risks significantly over five years.
A groundbreaking study of 25 million pregnancies brings relief to expectant parents: antidepressants don't increase autism risk, but family mental health history does. The research finally separates medication myths from genetic realities.
A major study of 17,000 cancer survivors reveals that staying active after diagnosis dramatically reduces mortality risk, even for people who never exercised before. The best part? You don't need to become a gym fanatic to see life-saving benefits.
Scientists developed a new way to catch diabetes risk years earlier using everyday smartwatches and simple blood tests. The breakthrough could help millions prevent the disease before it starts.
Your regular mammogram could soon tell you about heart disease risk, not just breast cancer. New AI technology spots warning signs during routine screenings without any extra tests.
A major new study brings relief to millions of parents: the most common ADHD medication appears safe for young children and may even lower their risk of developing serious mental health conditions. The research challenges long-standing concerns about these widely prescribed drugs.
Scientists developed a finger-prick test that screens for Alzheimer's from home, combining blood analysis with online brain tests. The breakthrough could help identify at-risk individuals early without clinic visits.
Colorectal cancer rates are climbing among young adults, but experts say simple lifestyle changes can significantly reduce your risk. Here's what you can do right now to protect yourself.
A 13-year study of 200,000 people found that choosing slow-digesting carbs like fruit and whole grains instead of blood sugar spikers could cut dementia risk by 16%. It's not about eating fewer carbs—it's about eating smarter ones.
Scientists discovered that a common diabetes medication dramatically reduces heart failure in people carrying rare genetic variants for heart disease. The finding could transform preventive care for thousands at high genetic risk.
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