The prevalence of MASLD (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease) is exploding in most regions of the world, boosted by increased obesity and sedentary lifestyles. MASLD (formerly known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease) is alrea…

A study by the Harvard GenderSci Lab in the British Journal of Sports Medicine reveals systematic biases in a key metric used in estimates of sex disparities in anterior cruciate ligament ( ACL) injury rates in sports. from Medical Xpress - latest…

Short bursts of incidental vigorous physical exertion, lasting less than a minute each, may almost halve the risk of a major cardiovascular event, such as heart attack or heart failure among women who don't exercise regularly, finds research pub…

US lawmakers concluded a two-year investigation Monday into the COVID-19 outbreak that killed 1.1 million Americans—backing the theory that the virus likely leaked from a Chinese laboratory. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news sto…

A series of five papers, published today in The Lancet Oncology by a University of Pittsburgh-led international team, highlights critical public health challenges related to cancer control in the eight countries that form the South Asian Association…

Researchers have linked a specific type of body fat to the abnormal proteins in the brain that are hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease up to 20 years before the earliest symptoms of dementia appear, according to a study being presented at the annua…

Eating a diet with a higher ratio of plant-based protein to animal-based protein may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and coronary heart disease (CHD), according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public …

Lung cancer screening with low-dose chest computed tomography (CT) may detect more than just lung cancer. As research in the Canadian Medical Association Journal shows, these CTs can identify coronary artery calcium, a strong risk factor for coronar…

The number of new HIV infections has fallen over the years—it declined by 39% from 2010 to 2023. But HIV's devastating impact on global health persists. In 2023, 1.3 million people acquired HIV—three times more than the 370,000 target set by UNA…

As the weather warms up, offices are cranking up the air conditioning. But with such varying temperature preferences, where should you set the thermostat? from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https://ift.tt/AYFgB83

Researchers at Henry Ford Health, collaborating with WeightWatchers International, report that more than 40% of individuals using popular weight loss medications while participating in a WeightWatchers clinic decreased their alcohol use. from Medi…

The holiday season comes with decorating, shopping, cooking and gatherings, making the last few weeks of the year jam packed with activities. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https://ift.tt/h5EUWF4