Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Linked 2.45 Times Higher Stomach Cancer Risk
A new study links daily consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages to a 2.45 times higher risk of stomach cancer, with researchers calling it the first U.S.
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FDA Approves Updated Covid-19 Vaccines Targeting Omicron KP.2 Variant
Food and Drug Administration approved and granted emergency use authorization (EUA) for updated mRNA COVID-19 vaccines (2024-2025 formula) to include a monovalent (single)…
Suspected Autoimmune Gastritis Case Highlights Early Diagnosis in Young Adult Male
A 22-year-old male patient presented with epigastric pain and lower back pain three months after successful Helicobacter pylori eradication, revealing early-stage endoscopic…
Menopause Hormone Therapy Timing Linked to Lower Dementia Risk in New Study
Hormone replacement therapy timing and individual health history shape dementia risk, according to a large prospective study of nearly 185,000 U.K.
Autism Protein Map Unveiled by Researchers to Aid Drug Discovery
Researchers have released the largest molecular map of autism to date, charting more than 1,800 protein-protein interactions.
UK Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Imported Eggs Causes One Death and 200+ Cases
Health officials report one death and more than 200 confirmed infections in a UK Salmonella outbreak linked to imported eggs.
Glasson Lakehouse luxury hotel closes after norovirus outbreak in Co Westmeath
Glasson Lakehouse, a four-star luxury hotel in Co Westmeath, has temporarily closed following an outbreak of the winter vomiting bug norovirus.
Metformin’s Role in Aging and Longevity Explored Through Gut Microbiome
Recent scientific literature continues to explore the potential role of metformin in influencing aging and longevity through various biological pathways, including its…
Cinnamon for Blood Sugar: What the Science Actually Shows
Can cinnamon lower blood sugar? While some studies suggest the spice may help the body process insulin more effectively and slow gastric emptying, experts caution that…
Medicare Patients Face Rehab Delays After Hip and Knee Replacements
Nearly one in six Medicare patients experiences delays in starting home rehabilitation after hip or knee replacement surgery, according to a national study published in the…
Diabetes Complications Evolve to Include Dementia and Liver Disease
Diabetes complications have shifted significantly over the past two decades, with traditional microvascular risks like retinopathy being joined by a wave of emerging conditions…
WHO Declares Uganda Ebola-Free After 42-Day Monitoring Period
Uganda has been declared officially free of Ebola by the World Health Organization after passing a 42-day monitoring period without new transmissions.