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Oceane Duboust
People who are socially disadvantaged may age faster, new study finds
For certain conditions, those who were more disadvantaged had twice as high a risk of developing age-associated diseases.
Microplastics may make bacteria more resistant to antibiotics
Microplastics made it more difficult for drugs to be efficient, researchers say.
Men with better quality sperm may live longer, study finds
The quality of semen could be an indicator of overall health for men, experts told Euronews Health.
Just 1 in 9 people in France has optimal heart health, study finds
The study also found there were wide disparities depending on gender and socioeconomic background.
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Social media posts on medical tests are often misleading, study finds
‘Misleading’ posts about medical tests could lead to overdiagnosis, unnecessary treatment, and impact patients’ mental health, researchers said.
UK opens investigations into TikTok and Reddit over children’s data
“The responsibility to keep children safe online lies firmly at the door of the companies,” the UK information commissioner said.
Scientists unlock new health benefit from world's most consumed drink
Brewing tea can act as filter against potentially harmful heavy metals in drinking water, a new study has found.
Common gynaecological conditions linked to higher heart disease risk
Chronic inflammation, hormonal imbalances, and metabolic issues such as insulin resistance could contribute to the risk, researchers said.
Bluesky partners with charity to curb online child sexual abuse
The social media platform will have access to a new range of tools to detect harmful material.
Power outages after Russian attacks hampering Ukraine health workers
Over 25 per cent of healthcare workers in Ukraine reported power outages daily, a report from NGOs has shown. On the ground, the impact is being felt.
Body’s internal clock could play a role in teens’ late eating habits
Overweight or obese adolescents ate more calories later in the evening, a new study found.
Eating an egg a week could help lower risk of dying from heart disease
Those who reported consuming up to six eggs per week showed a 29 per cent lower risk of cardiovascular disease-related death.
GLP-1 drug akin to Ozempic showed no benefits for Parkinson’s disease
GLP-1 drugs are being explored as potential treatments for a range of conditions.
Consumer groups launch petition to ban aspartame in Europe
This follows the classification of aspartame, a common sweetener, as “possibly carcinogenic to humans” by the World Health Organization.
77% of people have used AI in job searches, a new survey finds
Despite the high adoption rate, "profound disparities persist," an expert said about using AI tools in job search.
Paris organises mocktail competition to highlight Dry January benefits
Taking a break from drinking in January leads to less alcohol consumption in the following months “and drinking less is better for your health,” an expert said.
Mental health hospital admissions for young people rise by 65%
Hospital admissions for eating disorders and those among girls aged 11 to 15 had particularly steep increases.
1 in 12 children globally exposed to online sexual abuse content
This figure points to "the need for increased legislation and primary prevention efforts to keep children safe," the researchers wrote in the study.
Fizzy water could play a role in aiding weight loss, new study claims
A balanced diet and regular exercise remain the main leverages if you want to lose weight, the researchers noted.
Scientists link eating red meat with increased dementia risk
Could consuming large amounts of processed red meat be bad for your brain? New research suggests it might.
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