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Being overweight as a teenager increases women's risk of stroke by age 55

According to the study, women who were overweight or obese at age 14 or 31 had an increased risk of ischemic stroke by age 55.

Published: 06 June 2024, 12:18

Only half of people report or think they should report STDs before sexual intercourse

Only about half or fewer people feel able to tell their partner about their STI diagnosis before they become sexually active.

Published: 06 June 2024, 11:45

Eating more fruit may reduce the risk of depression

A growing body of evidence suggests that dietary habits, particularly increased fruit and vegetable intake, may play an important role in reducing the risk of depression.

Published: 04 June 2024, 22:09

CDC recommends using an antibiotic as a "morning pill" against STDs

A recommendation has been approved to take doxycycline after unprotected sex as a way to prevent infections such as chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis.

Published: 04 June 2024, 21:00

Childhood stress can lead to substance use in adolescents of both sexes

Childhood stress is linked to earlier substance use in adolescents of both sexes, according to a study.

Published: 03 June 2024, 15:02

The risk of heart attack and stroke is higher in young people who have been obese for more than a decade

Men under 65 and women under 50 who have been overweight or obese for 10 years are at increased risk of heart attacks and strokes.

Published: 02 June 2024, 20:17

Immobility in childhood can cause early liver damage in adulthood

Children who spend more than six hours a day sitting have a significantly increased risk of developing severe fatty liver disease and cirrhosis of the liver by early adulthood.

Published: 02 June 2024, 16:09

Work-life imbalance increases cardiovascular disease risk

Workers around the world are experiencing the effects of stress at work that spill over into the home sphere.

Published: 01 June 2024, 10:32

Mediterranean diet reduces risk of death in women by 20%

Participants who followed the Mediterranean diet had a 23% lower risk of all-cause mortality, including reduced mortality from cancer and cardiovascular disease.

Published: 31 May 2024, 19:42

Could ultra-processed foods be linked to your insomnia?

Ultra-processed foods (UPF) may be linked to insomnia, which affects about a third of adults.

Published: 31 May 2024, 11:23