Aging affects every part of the body, inside and out. The wrinkles and gray hair that appear on the surface often mirror similar changes happening deep within our organs. This connection suggests that aging does not occur in isolation but instead spreads throughout the body in a coordinated way….
Category: 5. Health
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Ozempic and Wegovy protect the heart, even without weight loss
A new study led by a researcher at University College London (UCL) has found that the anti-obesity medication semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy) may help prevent heart attacks and other major cardiovascular events, regardless of how much weight a person loses while taking it.
Researchers say this…
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Back pain during pregnancy is often dismissed as a passing discomfort − a nurse explains why it should be taken seriously and treated
About half to three-quarters of expectant mothers experience pain during pregnancy that is largely untreated, contributing to preventable suffering and harm. Many mothers avoid medications and treatments during pregnancy for fear that they may cause harm to their unborn baby. Yet, most are…
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People abused by intimate partners have worse asthma – but researchers are still untangling the reasons behind this surprising link
Asthma is a common, serious and difficult-to-manage chronic health condition. In the U.S., 1 in 7 people are diagnosed with asthma, and that number is rising.
Over the years, researchers have identified a mix of individual and environmental factors that play a role in asthma. For instance,…
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Health headlines can be confusing
Every week of 2025 seems to bring a new health headline, whether it’s about climbing autism rates, changing vaccination recommendations or unexpected cancer risks.
For people trying to make informed choices about their own health and that of their families, it can be tough to make sense…
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Digital Twins Coming To Robotic Surgery
Digital twins are virtual replicas of physical systems that learn, simulate, and predict performance and emerging as one of medicine’s most intriguing and controversial frontiers. Once an abstract idea borrowed from aerospace engineering, they are now being explored as tools to improve…
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Once Again A Blood Pressure Medication Recall For Cancer Concerns
Yet another blood pressure medication is being recalled due to the presence of impurities that could cause cancer. (Photo: Getty)
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Whitesnake came out with the song “Here I Go Again” in 1982. Well, it’s now 2025, and here we go again with yet another recall of a blood pressure…
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How To Transfer Your Skills To A Job In Healthcare
Marketing, finance, legal and IT professionals can use their skills to find leadership positions in healthcare by matching available jobs with their background.
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The healthcare sector is expected to add nearly 1.9 million new jobs a year until 2034, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics…
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With A Doctor Shortage; Is Concierge Medicine Morally Acceptable?
7th October 1952: A methuselah of Mercier champagne being carried by a concierge at the Savoy hotel, London. Many VIP suites in hospitals have amenities rivaling luxury hotels.
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Are you exhausted by three-month appointment delays, followed by an hour in the waiting room—only to…
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