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These Signs Can Emerge as Early as a Decade Before an MS Diagnosis

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Clues of an overactive immune system may surface more than ten years before the more severe physical symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) become evident. A recent study suggests that declining mental health could be among the earliest indicators of the condition, which affects around 2.8 million people globally. Early Symptoms May Foreshadow MS Years Before […]

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Research Reveals Higher Likelihood of Heart Attacks Occurring on Mondays

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People who grumble about Mondays might have a point — research shows it’s the day with the highest rate of heart attacks. A study by the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, based on local health service data, found that heart attack risk rises by 13% on

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Sleeping More on Weekends Could Reduce The Risk of Heart Disease By 20%, Study Finds

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Catching up on lost sleep on the weekend could reduce the risk of heart disease by up to a fifth, according to research presented at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) annual meeting this week. The work contrasts with previous research that emphasized the importance of maintaining a regular sleep schedule—even on weekends. “Adequate compensatory

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The WHO Categorizes Processed Meats as Cancer-Causing

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The agency includes sausage, ham, salami, and dried meats on its list, with experts warning that eating red meat may lead to cancers, especially in the intestines, pancreas, and prostate. Reporting from UN Radio in New York, Edgard Júnior. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a branch of the World Health Organization (WHO),

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A Type of Fat in the Diet Interferes With the Body’s Cancer Defenses

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Obesity is a known risk factor for various cancers, but a decade-long study has revealed that the type of dietary fat also plays a key role. Researchers discovered that animal fats—such as butter, lard, and beef tallow—undermine the immune system’s ability to fight tumors. In contrast, plant-based fats like those from palm, coconut, and olive

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Sleepiness Might Result from Excessive Brain Activity

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Sleep deprivation makes staying awake and focusing nearly impossible. A new study using fruit flies may have uncovered the cellular origin of this biological shutdown, offering deeper insights into why we need rest. Scientists at the University of Oxford have identified mitochondria the energy-producing structures in our cells as key players in signaling the urgent

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The Pandemic May Have Aged Our Brains—Even Without Infection

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Emerging research suggests that the COVID-19 pandemic may have aged our brains, even in those who never contracted the virus. A recent study found that stressors such as social isolation, health fears, and general uncertainty during the pandemic period were enough to accelerate brain aging—especially among older adults, men, and individuals from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds.

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One Diet Soda a Day May Boost Type 2 Diabetes Risk by 38%

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A groundbreaking 14-year study has revealed that consuming artificially sweetened beverages may raise the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by over a third—an even greater increase than that linked to sugary drinks. These findings challenge the widespread belief that diet sodas are a healthier alternative, suggesting they might have their own metabolic consequences. A

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