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Slim people may still be at risk of a deadly heart attack—because of hidden fat that accelerates ageing of the heart, a major study has found. The dangerous fat—known as visceral fat—builds up deep inside the body, wrapping around the liver, stomach and intestines.  Unlike the fat you can see and pinch, it is invisible from the outside, meaning many …

Dark chocolate and red wine don’t have to be guilty pleasures. In fact, they could help you live longer. The key to what makes them healthy are flavonoids, compounds found in plant-based foods that have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Antioxidants reduce negative impacts of harmful environmental exposures like smoke and ultraviolet radiation, while anti-inflammatories can reduce body-wide inflammation associated with …

The pill may subtly rewire women’s brains—making them more prone to sadness, irritability and mood swings, scientists warn.  A study by researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles, found that oral contraceptives change activity in brain circuits that regulate mood and emotion. The discovery may help explain why some women experience psychological side effects when starting the pill, while …

People who get shingles within a year of Covid have doubled reinfection risk and 67 % higher heart attack odds  Boing Boing Source link

A new study suggests that the planets in our solar system may be helping to keep the sun calmer than other sun-like stars, potentially lowering the risk of powerful solar storms that could disrupt modern technology on Earth. The research, led by scientists at the German research laboratory Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR), proposes that the sun’s flares, magnetic storms and bursts …

We all have a bad night’s sleep from time to time, but if you’re regularly missing out on good rest, it could have serious health consequences. Sometimes, however, you might not even realize anything is amiss—and that lack of awareness could mean failing to notice a major warning sign for your heart health. Doctors say that one nighttime habit in …

Invest in running back upside early in drafts: With a deep pool of wide receivers and a growing pool of tight ends, targeting the elite running backs early could pay dividends if done correctly. Identify your favorite draft position for this strategy: Based on ADP, Bijan Robinson at 1.01 could be paired with the upside of Bucky Irving and the …

A new study suggests white-fleshed produce may reduce GI cancer risk by 36%. Red and purple vegetables may lower risk by up to 32%. Gastrointestinal cancers are on the rise globally and in the U.S. Gastrointestinal cancers include any cancer of the GI tract—stomach, liver, esophageal, pancreatic and colorectal. They represent more than 25% of all cancers, with 5 million …

Common household exposures could raise your chances of developing diabetes via “forever chemicals,” Mount Sinai researchers have found. What’s happening? A new investigation examined blood samples from 360 study participants in New York City, half of whom had recently received diabetes diagnoses and half of whom hadn’t. The research team measured PFAS contamination levels. PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” are man-made …

Cannabis smoke can seem gentler than tobacco’s, but that impression of marijuana may be deceptive. Deep in the lungs, the drug’s chemistry is far from benign, recent research suggests. Some studies have even linked heavy cannabis use to a heightened risk of some cancers, including those of the head and neck. So is there a clear link between cannabis and …