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Excess weight during adolescence increases risk of stroke in women 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 before age 55. 

06 June 2024, 12:18

Only half of people report or believe they should disclose that they have an STD before having sex.

Only about half or fewer people feel able to tell their partner about their STI diagnosis before engaging in sexual activity.

06 June 2024, 11:45

Eating more fruit may reduce the risk of depression

Growing evidence suggests that dietary habits, particularly increased consumption of fruits and vegetables, may play an important role in reducing the risk of depression.

04 June 2024, 22:09

CDC Recommends Antibiotic Use as a "Morning Pill" Against STDs

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

04 June 2024, 21:00

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

Childhood stress linked to earlier substance use in adolescents of both sexes, study suggests.

03 June 2024, 15:02

Risk of heart attack and stroke is higher in young people who are over ten years obese

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.

02 June 2024, 20:17

Inactivity in childhood may 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 by early adulthood.

02 June 2024, 16:09

Work-life imbalance increases risk of cardiovascular disease

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

01 June 2024, 10:32

The Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of death in women by 20%

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

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.

31 May 2024, 11:23

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