Think five minutes isn’t enough time to make a difference in terms of health and well-being? It could actually be enough time to stave off a disease that afflicts many people in their later years. Just five minutes of light exercise a day could help prevent dementia, even for frail older adultsnew research has found. […]
The Office of the Surgeon General recently released a new Advisory on Alcohol and Cancer Risk. It outlines a connection between drinking alcohol and increased risk of cancer, specifically cancers of the mouth, throat, voice box, esophagus, breast, liver and colon. The advisory has recommendations to increase awareness, including updating the existing Surgeon General’s health […]
Imagine knowing your risk for disease long before symptoms appear. With early detection and targeted interventions, this knowledge could transform how complex healthcare challenges are addressed. Researchers are now leveraging genetic data to enhance disease risk prediction through an innovative tool known as a polygenic risk score. Learn more on a new episode of Tomorrow’s […]
Fitbit Versa 3 Fitbit Google has issued a warning to owners of Fitbit Sense and Versa 3 watches after reports of the wearables overheating. Fitbit says a “limited number” of the watches are “at risk of their batteries overheating, which poses a potential risk for users” in a notice posted on the Google website on […]
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Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Donald Trump’s plans for higher tariffs, lower taxes and curbs on immigration risk reviving inflation and preventing the Federal Reserve from cutting interest rates, the IMF has warned. Unveiling forecasts that predicted faster than expected […]
Getty Images A new study has revealed a significant link between a common pregnancy complication and early heart disease in women. Researchers found that women with a history of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) were at higher risk of developing coronary artery disease at an earlier age. In addition, they found that women with these […]
Findings will help identify patients with breast, ovarian, pancreatic or prostate cancer who may benefit from targeted therapies ROCHESTER, Minn. — Findings from a multi-institutional, international study led by researchers from the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center have significantly advanced the understanding of genetic alterations in the BRCA2 gene, a key player in hereditary cancer […]
Jan 14, 2025, 06:43 AM ET The Premier League has been beset with PSR charges in recent seasons. Getty Images The Premier League have not charged any club with breaches of Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR) for last season, although Leicester City remain the most at risk of further penalties. Newly promoted Leicester were referred […]
Devastating wildfires continued to burn throughout the Los Angeles metro area on Friday, extending mandatory evacuations and school closures across the region. Next week promises little chance of relief; conditions will remain favorable for both the growth of existing wildfires and for new blazes to spark, as gusty winds persist amid unusually dry conditions. Officials […]
