Health
How to fight ‘middle-age spread’
A steady uptick on the scales is a nasty side effect of middle age.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Month: December 2025
Cancer
How testosterone went from prostate cancer villain to potential ally
For more than 80 years, men have been told that testosterone helps prostate cancer grow. But a very different picture has emerged over the past two decades.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Health
What’s the deal with … banana water?
If a can of coconut water and a banana smoothie had a baby, it might be banana water. The latest plant-based hydration beverage on the market is being touted as “the peel good beverage” that […]
Health
Tattoos, toxins and the immune system—what you need to know before you get inked
From minimalist wrist designs to full sleeves, body art has become so common that it barely raises an eyebrow. But while the personal meaning of a tattoo may be obvious, the biological consequences are far […]
Cardiology
Statins significantly reduce mortality risk for adults with diabetes, regardless of cardiovascular risk: Study
A large cohort study found that statins significantly reduce the risk of death and major cardiovascular events in adults with type 2 diabetes, even among those with low predicted 10‐year cardiovascular risk.This article was originally […]
Health
States advance medical debt protections as federal support turns to opposition
Lawmakers in several states are working to expand medical debt protections for patients, even after the Trump administration reversed course and told states they don’t have authority to take action on credit reporting.This article was […]
Health
How can I get water out of my ear after swimming?
Swimming is one of the best parts of summer. But long after you’ve cooled down and dried off, you might be left with a niggling feeling—there is still water in your ear.This article was originally […]
Sleep Apnea
Better sleep: The added perk of your New Year’s goals
As millions prepare to set New Year’s resolutions centered on “eating clean” and “getting fit,” new research suggests these habits could also benefit your pillow time.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Health
How displacement reshapes refugees’ gut health
Refugee health is often discussed in terms of crises such as disease outbreaks, malnutrition and psychological distress. But some of the most serious effects of displacement are harder to see. One example is how forced […]
Vaccination
The price of persuasion: Why vaccine messaging may deepen social divides
Encouraging people to get vaccinated is often seen as a public health success story. However, understanding how persuading people to roll up their sleeves to receive vaccines creates social division is crucial—particularly in a post-COVID-19 […]