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A study by Nationwide Children's Hospital found that moderate screen time (around 141 minutes per day) in the first week after concussion, especially smartphone and TV use, was linked to faster recovery, while avoiding or overusing screens may delay symptom resolution.
Dr. Ha T Hatley, a board-certified Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine physician, explains why short-term plans fail and offers a five-part framework for building a durable weight management system that works even on the hardest days.
Marriage or partnership may lower risks of heart disease, cancer, and improve mental health through social support, health monitoring, and companionship. However, relationship quality matters most, as high-conflict marriages can harm health. Regardless of marital status, strong social networks are crucial for well-being.
Do common hay fever medications increase dementia risk? This article reviews the latest studies, explaining the differences between first- and second-generation antihistamines, potential mechanisms, and practical advice.
Recent research highlights the critical role of gut microbiome health in cancer treatment, particularly in immunotherapy and stem cell transplants. Doctors advocate for cautious antibiotic use and probiotic strategies to improve patient outcomes.
A psychiatric hospital near Paris uses donkey therapy to help patients with mental health conditions improve emotions, social skills, and self-esteem. Started in 2016, the program now includes various animals and seeks formal recognition through research.
Colon cancer has become the leading cause of cancer death for Americans under 50. Research suggests that modern diets rich in ultra-processed foods, declining gut microbiome diversity, and toxins from specific harmful bacteria may trigger more aggressive cancers in younger adults.
Migraine is often dismissed as a stubborn headache, but experts emphasize it is a complex neurovascular condition involving multiple mechanisms in the nervous and cardiovascular systems. Beyond severe pain, patients experience a constellation of symptoms, and it is the second leading cause of neurological disability in India.
According to Professor Tim Spector, fiber-rich foods can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, and other conditions, with each additional 5 grams of fiber lowering heart disease risk by 5-11%. Yet, most Brits consume only 20g daily, well below the recommended 30g.
Ahead of World Brain Tumour Day, experts in Delhi-NCR report that survival in high-grade gliomas has improved by up to 50%, with median survival rising from 9–12 to 14–18 months. About 5% of patients now survive over 10 years, thanks to advances in molecular diagnostics, precision radiation, and targeted therapies.
Glycemic load considers how amounts of particular foods affect blood sugar. Diets with lower glycemic loads may offer certain health benefits like lower cancer risk and diabetes prevention. A recent secondary analysis suggests that consuming an avocado daily may help lower dietary glycemic load.
University of Cambridge experts, using AI, have developed a ‘universal’ coronavirus vaccine that can protect against thousands of known and unknown virus variants. Early human trials show it is safe, potentially replacing strain-specific shots and stopping future pandemics before they start.