Sport and weight training reduce the risk of diabetes and hypertension Engaging in physical activity during leisure time can play a key role in preventing chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. A recent analysis conducted among Brazilian adults reveals that certain forms of exercise, particularly sports and weight training, are associated with a significant… Continue reading Sport and weight training reduce the risk of diabetes and hypertension
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Vitamin D deficiency worsens chronic lower back pain
Vitamin D deficiency worsens chronic lower back pain In Bangladesh, more than half of people suffering from chronic lower back pain have a vitamin D deficiency. This situation particularly affects the inhabitants of Dhaka, where lack of sun exposure and insufficient milk consumption worsen the problem. The affected individuals are on average 42 years old… Continue reading Vitamin D deficiency worsens chronic lower back pain
Depression Increases the Risk of Cannabis Dependence in Adults
Depression Increases the Risk of Cannabis Dependence in Adults Depressive disorders affect a growing number of people worldwide, with a marked increase in cases over the past few decades. In the United States, nearly 8% of adults experience a major depressive episode each year, a severe form of depression that disrupts daily life. At the… Continue reading Depression Increases the Risk of Cannabis Dependence in Adults
Muscle quality influences geriatric syndromes in the elderly
Muscle quality influences geriatric syndromes in the elderly A better quality of muscles in the elderly is closely linked to a reduction in geriatric syndromes. A recent study analyzed data from 121 participants over the age of 65 who underwent abdominal computed tomography scans. The results show that the density and composition of muscles, assessed… Continue reading Muscle quality influences geriatric syndromes in the elderly
Antibiotic resistance threatens human and animal health
Antibiotic resistance threatens human and animal health Antibiotic resistance is now one of the most serious threats to global health, causing millions of deaths each year and generating colossal economic losses. In 2019, nearly five million deaths worldwide were linked to resistant bacterial infections, with over one million directly attributable to this resistance. By 2050,… Continue reading Antibiotic resistance threatens human and animal health
A blood index reveals an increased risk of heart disease in hypertensive individuals
A blood index reveals an increased risk of heart disease in hypertensive individuals Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of global mortality, and hypertension significantly worsens this risk. Recent research sheds light on a lesser-known link between an imbalance of fats in the blood and these diseases in hypertensive individuals. The plasma atherogenic index, which… Continue reading A blood index reveals an increased risk of heart disease in hypertensive individuals
mRNA vaccine offers better protection against COVID-19 than protein-based vaccine
mRNA vaccine offers better protection against COVID-19 than protein-based vaccine A recent analysis reveals that the mRNA vaccine mRNA-1273 is more effective than the protein-based vaccine NVX-CoV2705 in preventing severe forms of COVID-19. This study covers more than one million insured American adults, vaccinated between August 2024 and February 2025, a period marked by the… Continue reading mRNA vaccine offers better protection against COVID-19 than protein-based vaccine
Repeated hospitalizations for cirrhosis can often be avoided
Repeated hospitalizations for cirrhosis can often be avoided Cirrhosis represents a major public health challenge, affecting millions of people worldwide and leading to serious complications such as infections or decompensations. The latter, including hepatic encephalopathy, ascites, or digestive bleeding, deteriorate quality of life and increase the risk of hospitalization. In the United States, more than… Continue reading Repeated hospitalizations for cirrhosis can often be avoided
Hair Smoothing Products Contain Harmful Substances for Health
Hair Smoothing Products Contain Harmful Substances for Health Chemical hair straightening products, widely used by women and particularly by women of color, contain substances that are concerning for health. These products, whether they are relaxers or keratin treatments like Brazilian blowouts, are often associated with an increased risk of fertility issues, uterine fibroids, and certain… Continue reading Hair Smoothing Products Contain Harmful Substances for Health
Does Artificial Intelligence Improve the Prediction of Acute Pancreatitis Complications?
Does Artificial Intelligence Improve the Prediction of Acute Pancreatitis Complications? Acute pancreatitis is a sudden inflammation of the pancreas that can rapidly progress to severe forms. Each year, it affects between 30 and 40 people per 100,000 inhabitants worldwide. Although most cases are mild and resolve spontaneously, nearly 30% of patients develop severe complications, such… Continue reading Does Artificial Intelligence Improve the Prediction of Acute Pancreatitis Complications?