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A rise in gout cases among young adults is being linked to modern lifestyle factors, with even ‘alcohol-free’ drinks not ...
The National Cancer Institute and University of Oxford report that oral contraceptive use is not associated with increased ...
A scientific statement has been published by the AHA regarding the relationship between alcohol use and cardiovascular disease.
Drink Up! Drink, drink and be merry. But did you know alcohol is the leading global risk factor for premature death and ...
A new wearable wristband could significantly improve diabetes management by continuously tracking not only glucose but also other chemical and cardiovascular signals that influence disease progression ...
While it is widely known that high blood pressure can often strike without displaying any symptoms, there may be small signs ...
Telling most South Africans they can’t drink is a non-starter. But what we all do need to know is just how dangerous it is — and what we can do to curb it.
It’s 8.30am and I’ve already had a dozen vials of blood drawn out of my arm when Dr Peter Barry gets me to blow into a breathalyser-type device which will apparently tell me whether I’m burning fat or ...
While there is no definitive evidence linking chemicals to increased cancer risk in young people, this is an area of intense ...