Doctors have long relied on measurements like body mass index (BMI) and waist-to-hip ratios to assess health risks. However, researchers are increasingly focusing their attention on an unexpected indicator: neck circumference. A thick neck might project strength, like that of heavyweight boxers or rugby players, but studies suggest it could signal a concerning health issue. BMI, which divides weight by …
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Drinking water from plastic bottles left in vehicles could slowly poison the body, health experts are warning. Research shows up to 80 percent of bottled water on the market today contains microplastics and other undisclosed substances linked to a host of ailments, including cancer, fertility problems, developmental delays in children, and metabolic disorders like diabetes. And studies have shown that …
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New research from the University of South Australia suggests that common painkillers like ibuprofen and paracetamol may unintentionally accelerate antibiotic resistance, a major global health concern linked to millions of deaths each year. Credit: Shutterstock Common painkillers like ibuprofen and acetaminophen may fuel antibiotic resistance, raising urgent questions about drug interactions in aged care and beyond. Ibuprofen and acetaminophen (paracetamol) …
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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Hydrate Medical is expanding its services to offer ketamine therapy one day a week, according to a news release. Ketamine therapy will be administered by Keith Parris, an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, every Tuesday. “Hurricane anniversaries often bring a resurgence of emotional distress, anxiety, and trauma-related symptoms. In areas like Asheville and the surrounding mountain communities, …
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Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers has done more watching than participating in practices this spring and summer. A toe injury limited him during the offseason program and a back issue was the reason he spent a lot of time as an observer in training camp, but the second-year wideout isn’t concerned about being ready to face the Commanders despite his …
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Speaker of the House Mike Johnson delivers remarks during an enrollment ceremony for H.R. 1, the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act at the U.S. Capitol on July 3. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images BOSSIER CITY, La. — The sweeping megabill pushed through Congress by House Speaker Mike Johnson could have some of its deepest consequences …
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The Hawaii Department of Health says a wastewater sample collected this month tested positive for the measles virus. Health officials said in a news release today that the sample was collected Aug. 11 from a site in West Hawaii County and is the first wastewater detection of measles in the state. DOH was notified of the result on Aug. 26, …
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A lot of people treat aging like a downhill slope. But the truth is, if you’re over 65 and can still handle certain everyday habits with ease, you’re doing better than most. It’s not about being able to run marathons or bench-press your body weight. The real markers of strong health are often tucked into the little things we do …
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A doctor has revealed the five ‘toxic’ health habits that everyone must stop doing immediately – especially young people. The information was shared in a new video posted to TikTok this week by New York City-based cardiologist, Dr. Evan Levine. Dr. Levine often takes to his TikTok account to share his expert tips and advice. This time was no different, as …
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