Health

This Test Tells You More About Your Heart Attack Risk

This Test Tells You More About Your Heart Attack Risk

Paula Span A long list of Lynda Hollander’s paternal relatives had heart disease, and several had undergone major surgeries. So when she hit her mid-50s and saw her cholesterol levels creeping up after menopause, she said, “I didn’t want to take a chance.” A cardiologist told Hollander that based on factors like age, sex, cholesterol, and blood pressure, she faced …

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Covid and flu can awaken ‘sleeping’ cancer cells, scientists find

Covid and flu can awaken ‘sleeping’ cancer cells, scientists find

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know …

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How surgeons build a new bladder for cancer patients like Deion Sanders : Shots

How surgeons build a new bladder for cancer patients like Deion Sanders : Shots

Head coach Deion Sanders of the University of Colorado speaks about his journey beating bladder cancer during a press conference. AAron Ontiveroz/MediaNews Group/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption AAron Ontiveroz/MediaNews Group/Getty Images At 57, two-time Super Bowl champion Deion Sanders, has a brand-new bladder. The University of Colorado coach recently underwent reconstructive surgery to treat an aggressive form of bladder …

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The healing power of sunlight

The healing power of sunlight

Could sunlight help treat disease? A growing number of studies find potential benefits of UV light therapy for conditions like multiple sclerosis, Type 1 diabetes and Crohn’s disease. Guests Prue Hart, professor at the University of Western Australia located at the Kids Research Institute in Perth. Her research focuses on the effects of ultraviolet radiation and vitamin D on the …

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Doctors Say These 9 Habits Can Actually Make You Smarter and More Creative

Doctors Say These 9 Habits Can Actually Make You Smarter and More Creative

Key Takeaways Quality sleep and daily physical activity form the foundation of your brain health.  Trying new hobbies or even letting your mind wander helps your brain stay flexible and build stronger connections. Small daily habits, like staying social or listening to music, can sharpen your thinking. Becoming smarter isn’t always about acing trivia night or speaking more than one …

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