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Over the past two centuries, vaccines have been critical for preventing infectious diseases. The World Health Organization estimates that vaccination prevents between 3 million and 5 million deaths annually from diseases like diphtheria, tetanus, influenza, measles and, more recently, COVID-19. While there has long been broad scientific consensus that vaccines prevent or mitigate the spread of infections, there is new …

The antiseizure medication pregabalin, which is commonly prescribed for chronic pain, has been linked to an increased risk for heart failure (HF), particularly in those with a history of cardiovascular disease (CVD), new data suggested. In a cohort of more than 240,000 Medicare beneficiaries with noncancer chronic pain, initiation of pregabalin was associated with a 48% higher risk for new-onset …

A groundbreaking geological study has revealed a previously underestimated natural threat lurking beneath Canada’s remote northern frontier. The Tintina fault, stretching over 1,000 kilometers across the Yukon and northwest Canada, long thought to be dormant, is now confirmed as an active seismic hazard. Scientists from the University of Victoria, the Geological Survey of Canada, and the University of Alberta have …

A new study has found that eating three or more servings of French fries a week could increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. An international team of researchers, including an expert from the University of Cambridge, investigated links between potato consumption and the risk of type 2 diabetes. Overall they found a 20% increased risk for those who …

Love potatoes? Well, there’s good news and there’s bad news. Eating chips has been found to raise the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, but baking, boiling or mashing potatoes was much healthier. Consuming french fries three times a week increases the chances of someone getting the disease by 20% – and doing so five times a week by 27% …

Facebook Tweet Email Link Texas hasn’t reported a new outbreak-related measles case in nearly a month — a hopeful sign that one of the largest outbreaks the United States has seen in decades is starting to slow. But the measles threat hasn’t faded as new outbreaks and growing case counts in other states add to the national tally. There have …

Trump’s Tariff Gamble Puts America’s Ties With India at Risk  The New York Times US-India relations at their ‘worst’ as Trump slaps 50 percent tariff  Al Jazeera ADDRESSING THREATS TO THE UNITED STATES BY THE GOVERNMENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION  The White House (.gov) Trump threatens 50% tariffs on India for buying Russian oil  BBC Did New Tariff On India Influence US-Russia Talks On …

Craving french fries? Dunking your spuds in a deep fryer might be a recipe for elevating your risk of Type 2 diabetes. According to a study published Wednesday in the journal BMJ, swapping out your weekly dose of frites for boiled, baked or mashed potatoes could lower your risk of this chronic condition. The authors examined the diets of more …

A doctor has revealed the number of oral sex partners which increases a person’s risk of developing throat cancer. Father-of-two Frank Lane had been feeling run down when he noticed an egg-sized swelling on his neck. Believing he’d been overdoing it at the gym, the HGV driver decided to monitor it, before making an appointment with his GP two weeks …

Cutting down the aforementioned foods is a good place to start. But what should you swap those foods with? Here are gut-friendly, colon-protective foods to include in your diet: Fruits and vegetables (especially dark leafy greens, berries, and cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower) Whole grains (brown rice, oats, whole wheat bread) Legumes (beans, lentils, peas) Healthy fats (avocados, nuts, …