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The bigger your belly, the smaller your brain, study claims

As we age, the volume of gray and white matter in the brain decreases, which increases our risk for Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Measures included BMI, WHR...

Greater than six million individuals have had flu this season — CDC

It also showed 95 children have been admitted to intensive care units as a result of the virus, most under the age of 10. While states such as California and ...

Bud Light debuts bigger nutrition labels

But it's in small type, or hidden on the bottom of the six-pack, and ingredients aren't listed. Bud Light is by far the biggest beer brand in the USA, with mo...

Pioneering cancer expert who 'inspired' Prince William dies after yellow fever vaccination

Professor Mel Greaves from the Institute of Cancer Research, described Gore as "a force of nature, very energetic, clear-thinking and compassionate". "He will b...

Study details how high fiber diets make for healthier lives

He insisted that these findings "provide convincing evidence for nutrition guidelines to focus on increasing dietary fibre and on replacing refined grains with ...

NHS is 'failing' young mental health patients

As such, all MPs - irrespective of their party allegiance or stance on Brexit - are advised to consider today's Public Accounts Committee on mental health ser...

Public Review: Vicky Kaushal impresses the audience with his act in Uri

The film which is directed by Aditya Dhar opened on decent note. Vicky has already impressed one and all with his acting capabilities in 2018 with Raazi , San...

California to spend big on education, healthcare in $144 billion budget

It's the largest projected surplus since at least 2000, according to state finance officials. Newsom says he plans to end California's current juvenile justic...

NYC Mayor Proposes Mandatory Vacation Time For Workers

If implemented, New York City would be the first jurisdiction in the country to mandate paid personal time for employees. "In this city, we're going to make t...

High-fibre diet may lower risk of death, chronic diseases

Those with a higher fiber intake also had lower body weight, blood pressure, and cholesterol compared to those with a low fiber intake. However, the study f...

Jillian Michaels slams the keto diet: 'Bad plan for a million reasons'

Ding, ding ding!'" she said imitating a keto diet supporter. "No! "I don't understand. Like, why would anyone think this is a good idea", the 44-year-old ...

4th flu death of the season occurs in Indiana

Alicia Fry. The H1N1 virus is also the predominant strain in the USA this year. A 3-year-old girl died of the flu in suburban Chicago on December 22, markin...

Drug overdoses among middle-aged women in USA soar

From 1999 to 2017, the drug overdose death rate among women 30 to 64 years old climbed more than 260%, according to the report published Thursday. "While pr...

Some Cases of Antibiotic-Resistant Infections Linked to Surgeries in Mexico

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns Americans to avoid a specific Mexican hospital and to take precautions so they don't get infected by the ...

Medieval female artists revealed by University of York researchers

Another possibility is that the woman prepared pigment from lapis lazuli, either for herself or another scribe, and inhaled it, though this is less likely becau...

Safe sex warning after two women infected with super-gonorrhoea

Back in March, a man made history by contracting the world's " worst-ever " case of the superbug after an innocent trip, without his partner, to South East Asi...

Your dental floss might be exposing you to toxic chemicals

According to a study conducted by the Silent Spring Institute and Public Health Institute in Berkeley, the floss you're using may contain high levels of to...

Women assured hormone replacement therapy is safe despite rare risks

The drugs are used to relieve symptoms of the menopause such as hot flushes and night sweats and can be prescribed in pill-form, skin patches, gels or creams. T...

Many Medical Marijuana Users Drive High, Study Shows

We know things about how alcohol affects our body. The study, conducted by the University of Michigan, Iowa State University and VA Center for Clinical Manage...

Jerry Stiller, 91, rushed to hospital for medical emergency

Stiller is now under observation. 'There are no signs of a stroke. He's totally fine, ' a source told the Daily News. Stiller experienced a resurgence in fa...

Colorectal cancer endangers more 20-to-30-year-olds

Although lung cancer accounts for the most cancer-related deaths, the most commonly diagnosed cancers in men include prostate, lung, and colorectal cancer (CR...

In inauguration speech, Newsom calls for 'woman's right to choose'

To pay for the expansion of those benefits, Newsom is proposing that California restore the individual mandate to purchase health insurance, which was cancele...

Woman Can't Hear Men's Voices Because Of Rare Condition

The patient identified as Chen, from the city Xiamen, on the east coast of China, told the doctors that she woke up one day to find she was unable to hear her v...

NY fighting 'worst measles outbreak in recent history'

As of January 2, the startling statistics include 32 cases in Borough Park, 21 in Williamsburg and one each in Bensonhurst and Midwood/Marine Park. In Rocklan...

Local hospital reacts to report of declining cancer rates

They also credit advances in early detection and treatment. According to the report , the number of women developing cancer has remained relatively stable ...

FDA: Popular chocolate, caramel sweets could be contaminated with hepatitis A

The FDA says Bauer's Candies Modjeskas, an individually wrapped marshmallow candy dipped in chocolate or caramel, might be contaminated with Hepatitis A. Whil...

Around Half Of All Reported Food Allergies Are False Alarms, Says Study

Reactions often happen when the immune system produces antibodies known as Immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies, but it is possible to have non-IgE mediated reacti...

Link found between oversized waists and smaller brains - research

Lead researcher Dr Mark Hamer, from Loughborough University , said: "Existing research has linked brain shrinkage to memory decline and a higher risk of dem...

New York announces $100m universal health care plan

To make matters even worse, more illegal immigrants will now be attracted to New York City because they will have free healthcare at taxpayers' expense, tha...

Latest News On Chris Jericho's Signing With All Elite Wrestling

If this is the case, considering his rather sketchy relationship with Vince McMahon, his career in WWE might well be over. Backed by the funds of the owners o...