Healthy lifestyle may offset effects of life-shortening genes by 60%+
Unhealthy lifestyle linked to 78% heightened risk of death, regardless of ‘good/bad’ genes A healthy lifestyle may offset the effects of life-shortening genes by more ...
Flawed body of research indicates true ‘long covid’ risk likely exaggerated
Flawed body of research indicates true ‘long COVID’ risk likely exaggerated Overly broad definitions and lack of comparator groups have distorted risk, say researchers Leading ...
Turmeric may be as good for treating indigestion as drug to curb excess stomach acid
Findings may justify considering its use in clinical practice, suggest researchers A natural compound found in the culinary spice turmeric may be as effective as ...
Swallowing alcohol-based hand sanitiser can kill, warns analysis of coroners’ reports
Public largely unaware of potential safety hazards More needs to be done to protect children, elderly, those with mental health issues Swallowing alcohol-based hand sanitiser ...
No safe level of caffeine consumption for pregnant women and would-be mothers
Women who are pregnant or trying for a baby should consider avoiding caffeine, researchers say Women who are pregnant or trying to conceive should be ...
Doubt cast on wisdom of targeting ‘bad’ cholesterol to curb heart disease risk
Decades of research have failed to show consistent benefit for this approach, say researchers Setting targets for ‘bad’ (LDL) cholesterol levels to ward off heart ...