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When my alarm sounds at 6:30, I roll my 32-week pregnant body onto its side and use my arms to push myself up to a sitting position, as the experts recommend, so that I don’t overly strain my core muscles. I plod down the stairs, gripping the rail to lighten my steps so as not to wake my two toddlers. …

Colon cancer, a leading cause of cancer-related deaths, is increasingly affecting younger individuals. Dr. Saurabh Sethi highlights crucial warning signs like blood in stool, persistent bowel changes, abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, iron deficiency, and incomplete emptying. Early diagnosis through screening, especially with a family history, significantly improves survival rates. Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related …

Stethoscopes powered by artificial intelligence (AI) could help detect three different heart conditions in seconds, researchers say. The original stethoscope, invented in 1816, allows doctors to listen to the internal sounds of a patient’s body. A British team conducted a study using a modern version and say they found it can spot heart failure, heart valve disease and abnormal heart …

Research suggests the medication for stomach issues such as acid reflux could have a serious impact 07:38, 01 Sep 2025Updated 07:38, 01 Sep 2025 Cumulative Use of Proton Pump Inhibitors could increase the risk of dementia, researchers said(Image: Getty) Longer-term use of common drugs taken by millions could increase the risk for dementia, a study has suggested. The research showed …

If you’ve ever muttered to yourself, “I should really get the organic peaches,” or “I need to replace my old makeup with ‘clean’ beauty products” or “I really want to buy the “non-toxic’ laundry detergent,” you may have fallen into the chemophobia trap, an almost inescapable phobia that’s infiltrating lots of homes. HuffPost Life delivers practical, reliable advice to navigate …

Bizarre cravings for the likes of chocolate, pizzas and even whole lemons, are often considered unique to pregnancy.  But a similar phenomenon may be a premonition of some cancers, doctors have reported.  Research has also suggested food cravings may be associated with certain cancers including breast, ovarian and endometrial.  Yet, just as cravings and aversions in pregnancy tend to vanish …

Apples are a good source of fiber with 4 grams per apple, but there are many other fruits that provide even more fiber per serving. Fiber found in fruit can provide both soluble and insoluble sources of fiber that can help support heart health, gut health and even reduce risk of cancer. Fruits with more fiber than an apple include …

COVID-19 may accelerate artery aging by years, particularly in women, raising stroke and heart attack risk. Credit: Shutterstock COVID-19 may be silently accelerating the aging of our arteries, with women facing the sharpest impact. A major international study found that even mild Covid infections can stiffen blood vessels as if they had aged five extra years, raising long-term risks of …

For the first time, researchers have uncovered direct genomic evidence of the bacterium behind the Plague of Justinian — the world’s first recorded pandemic — in the Eastern Mediterranean, where the outbreak was first described nearly 1,500 years ago. The landmark discovery, led by an interdisciplinary team at the University of South Florida and Florida Atlantic University, with collaborators in …

Switching aspirin for alternative drug ‘reduces risk of heart attack’  The Times Doctors find drug that is better than aspirin at preventing heart attacks  The Guardian Blood thinner could be more effective than common drug at preventing heart attacks  The Independent Forget Aspirin: This Drug May Be Better For Heart Disease  Newsweek Millions taking aspirin to cut heart attack risk ‘should take different drug’  The …