Recent research published in the journal Clinical Nutrition reveals a significant link between high consumption of ultra-processed foods and an increased risk of developing depression. This study, conducted in Brazil, indicates that individuals adhering to diets rich in ultra-processed foods are...
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Although service members know they may lose their lives in combat in service of their country, they may not expect to lose their lives – or those they love – to suicide. A 2021 study estimated that four times as many active duty service members and veterans died by suicide as died in battle since...
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How to keep your coffee hot for a longer time Keep your coffee or tea hot all day with this gadget. Problem Solved There's a common belief that drinking tea not only doesn't contribute to your daily hydration, but actively works against it. But does science actually agree that your morning cuppa is...
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The number of young people in the US who are prescribed GLP-1 agonist drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic for weight loss and diabetes soared 594.4% in just three years, according to new research. Demand for these drugs has skyrocketed for people of all ages recently, but the study, which was published...
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America is currently suffering from two epidemics ― heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. Medical experts estimate that 80% of heart disease is preventable, and yet 80% of Americans will die “with” heart disease. So while another cause of death, like cancer, may ultimately be the cause of death, heart...
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Scientists have found that ancient viral DNA present in the body may be linked to psychiatric disorders in a discovery that could "revolutionise" mental health treatment. Researchers at King's College London uncovered thousands of DNA sequences originating from ancient infections in...
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An apple a day keeps the doctor away, or so they used to say. The World Health Organization now recommends that you should be consuming five portions of fruit or veg a day to stay healthy, but a new study has suggested that these benefits are increased if you up this to 10 portions a day. The latest...
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