Health

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Too much lactate can harm our health – these microbes in our gut keep it in check

Too much lactate can harm our health – these microbes in our gut keep it in check

Lactate is formed in our muscles during exercise, but this is not the only source...

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Pink cocaine: the party drug cocktail putting a growing number of lives at risk

Pink cocaine: the party drug cocktail putting a growing number of lives at risk

A synthetic drug cocktail known as pink cocaine, has rapidly become a major concern...

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Why light pollution may be linked to greater risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Why light pollution may be linked to greater risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Light pollution is a growing issue

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How to improve your flexibility – the body’s secret weapon for staying healthy and active

How to improve your flexibility – the body’s secret weapon for staying healthy and active

Flexibility might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about...

CIFTIS to be built into world's most influential fair for services trade

CIFTIS to be built into world's most influential fair for services trade

The 2024 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) will be held from...

China-aided Africa CDC makes new contribution to building China-Africa community of health for all

China-aided Africa CDC makes new contribution to building China-Africa community of health for all

In the southwest of Addis Ababa, capital of Ethiopia, stands the headquarters building...

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How much does aging affect mental acuity? It’s debatable

How much does aging affect mental acuity? It’s debatable

I cringed recently while driving to the clinic where I specialize in geriatric medicine...

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Ulcers, cracks and sores – what your mouth can tell you about your health

Ulcers, cracks and sores – what your mouth can tell you about your health

But the mouth acts as more than a means of communication, or entry for food and...

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How the health of your lungs is linked to the bacteria in your gut

How the health of your lungs is linked to the bacteria in your gut

The effects of the gut microbiome on our health are far-reaching – research shows...

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Why you should always wash fruit and veg before eating them – and the best technique to use

Why you should always wash fruit and veg before eating them – and the best technique to use

Eating fruits and vegetables every day is a great way to stay healthy – just make...

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Is your smartwatch making you anxious? Wearables can lead people to stress more about their health

Is your smartwatch making you anxious? Wearables can lead people to stress more about their health

With any chronic disease, having a management action plan is important. This includes...

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Sarcopenic obesity can rob people of their strength – but even brief bursts of exercise help a lot

Sarcopenic obesity can rob people of their strength – but even brief bursts of exercise help a lot

It’s no secret old age can rob us of our strength. This age-related muscle wastage...

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5 foods to add to your shopping list to save money – and they’re good for you too

5 foods to add to your shopping list to save money – and they’re good for you too

Loading up on these items helps push more expensive, less nutritious foods out of...

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Castor oil is all the rage among health influencers – what you need to know about this alternative remedy

Castor oil is all the rage among health influencers – what you need to know about this alternative remedy

Castor oil, which was once used by fascists in Italy as punishment because of its...

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Leishmaniasis: this neglected tropical disease is spreading fast, and Europe is nowhere near prepared

Leishmaniasis: this neglected tropical disease is spreading fast, and Europe is nowhere near prepared

In recent decades, Europe has seen a worrying increase in cases of vector-borne...

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You don’t need a doctor to get more physically active – here are 10 simple steps you can take by yourself

You don’t need a doctor to get more physically active – here are 10 simple steps you can take by yourself

We all know physical activity has many health benefits, including for mental health

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