Health

Air pollution can have harmful effects on your lung health

We are exposed to air pollution daily. When we step outside, we inhale pollutants from particulate matter (such as smoke or dust), burning fossil fuels, wildfires and more. For Lung Cancer Awareness Month, medical professionals ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Study links depression, insomnia to higher risk of dementia

A study conducted by researchers at Saint Louis University found that people over 50 who suffer from both depression and insomnia are significantly more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

Cardiology

Chronic pain may increase risk of high blood pressure in adults

Chronic pain in adults may increase their risk of high blood pressure, and the location and extent of pain and if they also had depression were contributing factors, according to new research published today in Hypertension.

Obstetrics & gynaecology

New research confirms HPV vaccination prevents cervical cancer

Two new reviews show strong and consistent evidence that HPV vaccines are effective in preventing cervical cancer and pre-cancerous changes, especially when given to young people before they are exposed to the virus. The ...

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