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A new study has found that the amount of visceral, or belly, fat a person is carrying may be a better predictor of future heart disease risk than their body mass index (BMI) alone

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) —The future of healthcare in some rural communities is becoming increasingly uncertain

Real-world data show invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) risk is significantly reduced with nirsevimab immunization among infants younger than 12 months of age, according to study results published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases

CHRONIC kidney disease (CKD) risk increased after unilateral nephrectomy in patients with advanced age, diabetes mellitus, lower preoperative kidney function, and radical nephrectomy, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis of 26 cohort studies involving 13,321 patients. The findings highlighted several preoperative and surgical factors associated with incident CKD and may help inform risk assessment before surgery. 

Alcohol use disorders serve as a significant and modifiable risk factor for the development of dementia, underscoring the urgent need for proactive clinical and public health interventions. Emerging research suggests that the relationship between alcohol consumption and cognitive health is nuanced, with studies indicating that the lowest risk for cognitive dysfunction and dementia is associated…

1 medications used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity are associated with an increased risk of hair loss – especially non-scarring alopecia – in adults with type 2 diabetes, a new study has found

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8, 2026 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for meat and poultry products containing FDA-regulated jalapeños that may be contaminated with salmonella. FSIS expects additional downstream products will be identified as this ingredient recall progresses. As more information becomes available, FSIS…

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are prevalent among physiotherapists and occupational therapists due to the physically demanding and repetitive nature of manual therapy techniques. Stretching requires therapists to exert substantial force while holding static postures for extended periods. Assistive devices may mitigate these ergonomic risks. This crossover study evaluated postural risk factors for WMSDs during lower-limb…

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Common painkillers including ibuprofen could increase the chance of getting sunburn, Britain’s health watchdog has warned as the country braces for its fifth blistering heatwaveof the summer