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Most People Aren't Getting Enough Omega-3: What Are the Health Impacts?

Omega-3 deficiency: why most people lack it and what it does to your health

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Most people are not getting enough omega-3 fats, and that shortfall is quietly altering health outcomes worldwide. Newer studies tie ...

'Beer Belly' Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Damage, Especially in Men

Beer belly raises heart damage risk: men hit hardest

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A growing body of research links excess belly fat—commonly called a “beer belly”—to damage to the heart. New findings suggest ...

Unused Period Products Unlikely to Contain Mold, Health Experts Say

Mold unlikely in unused period products: experts say they’re safe

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Unsealed or poorly stored menstrual supplies can cause worry, but health professionals say finding mold on unopened pads, tampons, or ...

Cardiovascular Disease: Men Need More Exercise Than Women to Cut Risk

Men need far more exercise than women to cut heart disease risk

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New studies suggest that men may need to move more than women to achieve the same drop in heart disease ...

Taking Melatonin Could Raise Your Risk of Heart Failure, Study Finds

Melatonin linked to higher heart failure risk: study finds

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A recent study has raised fresh concerns about the safety of melatonin supplements for some people. Researchers found an association ...

Does Intermittent Fasting Affect Cognitive Function? New Review Weighs Evidence

Intermittent fasting and cognitive function: new review weighs the evidence

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Intermittent fasting has moved from niche diet trend to mainstream conversation about health. A new review of available studies asks ...

Waist-to-Height Ratio Is Better Than BMI for Predicting Heart Disease Risk

Waist-to-height ratio beats BMI for predicting heart disease risk

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Researchers and clinicians are rethinking how to spot who is at risk for heart disease. Recent evidence suggests a simple ...

Breast Cancer: ‘Morning-After Pill’ May Lower Risk in Premenopausal Women

Breast cancer: morning-after pill may lower risk in premenopausal women

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New research raises an unexpected possibility: emergency contraceptive use, commonly known as the morning-after pill, might be linked to a ...

Coffee May Help Protect Against AFib, Challenging Advice to Avoid It

Coffee may protect against AFib: study challenges advice to avoid it

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Coffee lovers may get another reason to savor their morning cup. New research is reshaping how doctors and patients think ...

No Link Between Tylenol Use During Pregnancy and Autism, Review Finds

Tylenol during pregnancy not linked to autism, new review finds

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A large new review offers reassurance to expectant parents worried about common pain relievers. It scrutinized decades of research on ...