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Stroke is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. and a major cause of serious disability for adults. More than 795,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke each year. Risk increases […]

In order to truly decolonize the field of global health, it may be necessary for institutions from the Global North to practice “ruinous solidarity,” according to a study published in PLOS Global Public Health by […]

Sedentary behavior among U.S. adults fell between 2013 and 2020 but plateaued after that, according to a research letter published online May 21 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.This post was originally published […]

A new study led by UC San Francisco researchers finds that chronic cannabis use—whether it’s smoked or consumed in edible form—is associated with significant cardiovascular risks.This post was originally published on this site

A friend of mine came to see me recently complaining of an odd ache he’d noted in his lower abs and groin. He couldn’t blame it on crunches at the gym, nor a cow kicking […]

Although autistic people are at increased risk of mental health difficulties such as depression and anxiety, they are less likely to receive the support they need than people without autism, says Northeastern University professor Matthew […]

Physically active adults have a lower risk for overactive bladder compared with inactive adults, according to a study published online May 10 in Scientific Reports.This post was originally published on this site

The probability of any American having dementia in their lifetime may be far greater than previously thought. For instance, a 2025 study that tracked a large sample of American adults across more than three decades […]

Losing just 6.5% of body weight in midlife may lower later risk of disease and premature death, new research shows.This post was originally published on this site