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  • Why are tall people more likely to get cancer? What we know, don’t know and suspect
    Tall people face a slightly higher cancer risk—here’s the evidence, possible reasons, and how lifestyle outweighs height-related risk.

  • Microplastics are in our brains. How worried should I be?
    Shocking new study finds microplastics in human brains, raising alarms about our health and exposure to environmental pollutants.

  • Accidental falls in the older adult population: What academic research shows
    Falls pose a rising threat to adults 65+, leading to soaring healthcare costs and staggering mortality rates – prevention is key.

  • Is chocolate milk a good recovery drink after a workout? A dietitian reviews the evidence
    Chocolate milk might just be the post-workout boost you didn’t expect—backed by science, it outperforms water and challenges sports drinks in aiding recovery and improving endurance.

  • Is alcohol good or bad for you? Yes.
    The debate on alcohol’s health effects is complex and multifaceted, with conclusive evidence still needed on moderate consumption.

  • What is type 1.5 diabetes? It’s a bit like type 1 and a bit like type 2 – but it’s often misdiagnosed
    Lance Bass’s revelation puts a spotlight on type 1.5 diabetes, a blend of type 1 and type 2, often misdiagnosed yet distinct in management and treatment.

  • Are You Taking PIMs?
    Tackling Overmedication: Learn the top culprits and strategies to question prescriptions and manage your medications better.

  • Why Some People Get Sick More (And How To Not Be One Of Them)
    From COVID to hybrid viruses, learn why some are more susceptible and how stress, lifestyle, and wearables play a pivotal role in immune health.

  • Antihistamines’ Generation Gap
    Brace for allergy season with the right remedy: swap old-school antihistamines for safer, targeted options, or consider the powerful relief of systemic corticosteroids.

  • New News From The Centenarian Blue Zones
    Learn the secrets to longevity from Blue Zone centenarians: diverse low-salt diet, minimal meds, quality sleep, and rural living.

  • What happens in my brain when I get a migraine? And what medications can I use to treat it?
    Migraine: More than a headache, it’s a complex neurological event with phases, impacts, and treatments detailed by experts Slee and Khoo.

  • Hospitals worldwide are short of saline. We can’t just switch to other IV fluids – here’s why
    Australia grapples with IV fluid shortage, affecting saline and Hartmann’s solution, sparking concerns over patient safety and drug administration.

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