Access to obesity treatment in the UK may be heading toward a two-tier system, raising concerns that some of the most vulnerable patients could be left without help. Researchers warn that people who cannot afford private care may struggle to…
Category: 5. Health
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Type 2 diabetes physically changes the human heart, study finds
Researchers at the University of Sydney have uncovered new evidence showing that type 2 diabetes directly changes the heart’s structure and how it produces energy. These findings help explain why people living with diabetes face a much higher…
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Scientists found a way to help aging guts heal themselves
Many people notice that certain foods become harder to tolerate with age. One possible reason is damage to the intestinal epithelium, a thin, single layer of cells that lines the intestine. This lining is essential for digestion and overall gut…
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A weak body clock may be an early warning for dementia
- A large new study suggests the body’s internal clock, known as circadian rhythm, may play an important role in dementia risk.
- More than 2,000 older adults wore small monitors for about 12 days, allowing researchers to closely track daily…
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President Trump Receives A CT Scan, Not A MRI. Here’s What That Is And What It Means
A radiologist and public health expert breaks down what we know about President Trump’s CT scan, and what this means for his health.
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Context Matters When Comparing U.S. Vaccine Policies To Peer Nations
Differences in vaccination policies illustrate the importance of context, regarding distinct healthcare systems and the vaccine stance taken by public health officials.
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Childhood Vaccine Schedules Among Most U.S. Peers Differ Only Slightly
Childhood vaccine schedules among US peers differ marginally. Where differences have emerged is that unlike the US peer health officials don’t sow doubt among the public.
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Scientists tested intermittent fasting without eating less and found no metabolic benefit
A new study from the German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbruecke (DIfE) and Charité — Universitätsmedizin Berlin challenges a widely held belief about intermittent fasting. The research shows that time-restricted eating does not…
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Age does not stop nerve healing after spinal cord injury
A study published on December 23, 2025, in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, examined how age may influence recovery following a spinal cord injury.
“With population growth and improvements in medicine, the…
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New antibiotic pill shows promise against drug-resistant gonorrhea
Researchers are testing a new oral medication called zoliflodacin that could offer a simpler way to treat gonorrhea, especially strains that no longer respond well to existing antibiotics. In a late-stage phase 3 clinical trial published in The…
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