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You may be surprised to learn that the medication sildenafil – better known by its brand name Viagra – has other medical purposes aside from treating male erectile dysfunction. It can also be used to treat lung diseases that often have poor prognoses. Sildenafil works by inhibiting an enzyme called phosphodiesterase. Through a complex pathway …

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Summary: A child’s weight at birth could determine their risk of being diagnosed with a mental health disorder later in life. Researchers found for every kilogram below average birth weight, the more likely a child was to experience mental health problems through childhood and adolescence. Source: RCSI New research from RCSI University of Medicine and …

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What is a vegan diet? Curious about becoming a vegan? Here is what you need to know about the vegan diet. Managing cholesterol is an essential part of maintaining overall health, especially for those who struggle with keeping their numbers in the right place.   Boston-based registered dietitian-nutritionist Nikita Kapur told Fox News Digital that …

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Both Covid and flu could surge this winter causing a dreaded ‘twindemic’, experts fear — with some southern states already feeling the early stages of an influenza resurgence. The flu was largely wiped out over the past two years of the pandemic when lockdowns, working from home and the far more transmissible coronavirus limited its …

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A major scientific suggests that taking a dip in cold water may cut ‘bad’ body fat in men and reduce the risk of disorders such as diabetes. Review of current science indicates that an icy swim may cut ‘bad’ body fat, but further health benefits unclear. Taking a dip in cold water may cut ‘bad’ …

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Fish is generally a healthy food high in omega-3 fatty acids, which our bodies do not naturally produce, according to Healthline. In addition to protein content, the American Heart Association says eating fish twice per week can also lead to better cardiovascular health. But not all fish are equal. Some are much healthier than others, and …

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It has been a question pondered by scientists mostly on the fringes for decades. Now a federally-funded study has found a possible link between vaccines containing aluminum and a higher risk of asthma in children. Results showed children who received all or most of their routine childhood shots had a 36 per cent higher risk …

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TAKING antidepressants long-term could increase your risk of a silent killer, experts have warned. The drugs, used to treat clinical depression, as well as other conditions like OCD and PTSD, are taken by millions of Brits. 1 People should not stop taking their drugs suddenly and should speak to their GP if concernedCredit: Getty – …

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Everyone feels lonely from time to time. While the crushing feeling can be isolating, it is far different to chronic loneliness, a rapidly growing problem described as a public health emergency. Its devastating impact on mental well-being — that it raises the risk of depression, anxiety and stress — has been widely known for decades. …

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Women who take painkillers could be increasing their baby’s odds for developing attention disorders and sleeping problems, a new study suggests. Using data from the First Baby Study in Pennsylvania, researchers from Penn State University looked at the effects that acetaminophen — sold under the brand name Tylenol — had on the babies of women who took the …

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The study, published in the medical journal BMJ, looked at nearly 20,000 women around the world who self-reported their menstrual cycle through Natural Cycles, an FDA-cleared birth control app. Study participants who were vaccinated reported, on average, a nearly one-day day increase in the length of their menstrual cycle length after receiving their first COVID …

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Even though 60% of the people who have gotten monkeypox in Michigan so far are Black, 70% of the doses of the vaccine that can prevent infection or limit symptoms after exposure have gone to white Michiganders. Black residents have gotten just 17% of the doses administered so far in Michigan, new state health department …

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The study found that people who got a flu shot had a 12% lower risk of stroke. Annual flu shots are linked to a lower risk of stroke. According to research recently published in the journal Neurology getting an annual flu vaccination may reduce the risk of stroke. “Studies have shown that getting the flu …

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Parents are being warned against giving children melatonin following a surge in accidental poisonings. Experts said there is no evidence the over-the-counter supplement helps them get to sleep and they have no idea what is actually in many products.  The number of children being hospitalized every after ingesting melatonin has surged by six-fold as it …

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Summary: Researchers reveal why a good night’s sleep helps boost learning and memory. Source: Horizons Scientists are probing what happens in the brain as people slumber and how they can enjoy the restorative effects of better deep sleep. Everyone suffers restless nights from time to time. Chewing over failures or worries at the end of …

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Exercise bike vs treadmill: which is going to give you a better workout and improve your cardiovascular fitness? Whether you have one of the best exercise bikes (opens in new tab) or best treadmills (opens in new tab) at home, the truth is, both machines offer an effective way to raise your heart rate, rev …

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There are more viruses on planet Earth than there are stars in the universe. According to one 2011 estimate, if we were to gather all these microbes up — numbering ten to the 31st power, or 10 nonillion — and lay them end to end, we’d form a microscopic highway stretching out 100 million light …

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