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Switching from cigarettes to electronic vapes is often seen as a healthier move, but a massive nationwide study published in the American Journal of Ophthalmology suggests that smokeless alternatives could increase the risk of serious eye diseases compared to quitting nicotine altogether.Researchers from the Korea University College of Medicine in Seoul, South Korea, analyzed health data from a group of 179,273 adults through the Korean National Health Insurance Service, according […]

The latest COVID-19 vaccine (2024-2025) has been linked to fewer serious heart-related events among U.S. veterans.New research confirmed a small reduction in COVID-related cardiovascular events, or COVID-19-associated MACE, due to the vaccine.MACE (major adverse cardiovascular events) is a composite measure of serious heart-related outcomes. It typically includes cardiovascular death, heart attack and stroke, and may also include hospitalization for heart failure.VACCINES FOR FLU AND COVID: SHOULD YOU GET BOTH AT […]

A former "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star is speaking out about a fresh wave of health issues.Brandi Glanville, 53, has been speaking publicly about ongoing swelling, lumps and paralysis of her face since 2023.At the time, the reality star shared that she believed she had been infected with a parasite during a trip to Morocco, Fox News Digital previously reported. BRANDI GLANVILLE SPENDING 'ALL OF MY MONEY' LOOKING FOR ANSWERS […]

A new review suggests that the type of fat you eat may affect your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.Saturated fats rich in palmitic acid – the most common saturated fatty acid in U.S. foods – appear to make it harder for the body to respond to insulin.Meanwhile, monounsaturated fats rich in oleic acid — such as those found in olive oil — may help protect against insulin resistance, the […]

Just four minutes of daily strength exercises can dramatically improve mobility, balance and leg strength in older adults, per new research from the Penn State College of Medicine.Standard public health guidelines recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week. However, the study suggests that fewer than one in five older adults meet the recommended muscle-strengthening guidelines.The research team designed a home-based program called Functional Activity Strength Training, or […]

Jill Smokler, founder of Scary Mommy, has died at age 48 after a battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer.The popular "mommy blogger" had been fighting the disease for the past two years, according to an announcement posted on ScaryMommy.com on Monday.The stay-at-home mother of three launched the blog in 2008 as a place to share the "joys and pitfalls" of parenting, according to the article.As Scary Mommy […]

Common food preservatives may contribute to higher risks of high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease, according to a large French study.Researchers analyzed data from 112,395 adults averaging 42 years of age, assessing their detailed dietary intake with an average follow-up of nearly eight years.Among the participants, 5,544 developed hypertension during the follow-up period, and 2,450 experienced cardiovascular disease events.'ADDICTIVE' ULTRA-PROCESSED FOODS LINKED TO SPIKE IN CHRONIC DISEASE, RESEARCHERS WARNHigher consumption […]

Feeling older than your actual age could be a sign that you're not getting enough quality sleep, according to new research.A study led by researchers at the National Sleep Foundation and published in the journal Sleep found that adults who felt older than their chronological age were more likely to report insomnia symptoms, irregular sleep patterns and daytime fatigue.The study involved more than 3,100 adults, who were asked a simple […]