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GLP-1 drugs linked to “low” but real risk of hair loss, study finds

People taking GLP-1 drugs have a low risk of hair loss, which is significantly higher than for those on other diabetes medications, a new study has found.

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People are living longer, but not healthier, study finds

People are living longer than ever before, but a major new global study suggests that many of those additional years are increasingly being spent in poor health.

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How many cups of coffee a day are safe for the heart?

A major new review says up to five cups of coffee a day is safe for most adults and may even come with benefits.

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Living near noisy traffic could increase Parkinson’s risk, study finds

Long-term exposure to a busy road may increase the chances of developing Parkinson's disease, though a quiet side of the house could give some protection, new research suggests.

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How to keep babies safe when temperatures soar this summer

As heatwaves grow more frequent and severe, here's what parents need to know to keep infants and young children safe in the heat.

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Antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea is rising in Europe, health agency says

Antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea is spreading across Europe and health officials warn infections are increasingly being transmitted locally, not just imported from abroad.

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How to protect your lungs from wildfire smoke

The smoke of wildfires can travel hundreds of kilometres, degrading air quality and posing health risks for those living miles away. Here's what to know to stay safe.

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Depression isn't just a winter problem: What to know about summer SAD

Seasonal depression is often associated with the cold, dark days of winter, but some people experience it in summer instead. And heatwaves and tropical nights can be behind it.

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‘Almost one in three people cannot afford a healthy diet’, UN warns

Nearly three billion people globally are unable to afford a healthy diet, as the cost of eating healthy has spiked in recent years.

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How hot nights are stealing people’s sleep

Rising night-time temperatures driven by climate change are quietly eating into people's sleep worldwide, with the average person now losing over 50 hours a year, a new analysis has found.

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First portable X-rays taken during spaceflight

Crew members on a commercial spaceflight have taken the first diagnostic X-rays in space, using a portable device that could pave the way for better healthcare on long-duration missions.

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First Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine to start human trials in the UK

Scientists in Oxford will start to test the world's first vaccine against Bundibugyo Ebola, as an outbreak of the rare virus strain continues to spread across Congo and Uganda.

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Ex-footballers show higher depression and anxiety rates, study finds

Retired footballers face higher risks of depression and anxiety, according to new research that also found changes in their brains.

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Blue zone secrets: Why do some Sardinian elders stay so healthy?

Curiosity, emotional resilience and an active social life seem to be the key ingredients behind Sardinia's energised blue zone elders.

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Italy's Calabria region defies US pressure to drop its Cuban doctors

Calabria is opposed to the US push to end Cuba's medical missions in the region, saying the region can't afford to lose the doctors.

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Cancer cases to rise by two-thirds by 2050 globally, WHO warns

Cancer cases are projected to rise by 66,7% by 2050 while access to care remains unequal between rich and poor countries, a new WHO report warns.

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Congo suspects new Ebola cases in previously unaffected province

Previously unaffected Congo regions report suspected Ebola cases as oubtbreak keeps spreading faster than the response, while healthcare workers are walking off their jobs amid payment delays.

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Obesity drugs cut weight but don’t improve life quality, study finds

Obesity drugs are growing in popularity worldwide, but a new study has found that, beyond the weight-loss results, most of these medications do not bring broader quality-of-life benefits after one year of use.

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Extreme heat fuels youth mental health hospital visits, study finds

As climate change drives more frequent and intense heatwaves, new research links rising temperatures with worsening mental health outcomes in children and young people.

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Blood test may cut endometriosis diagnosis time, study finds

A new blood test could identify a distinctive hormone pattern found only in people with endometriosis, offering hope for faster diagnosis of a condition that currently takes up to 12 years to detect.

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