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Weight loss surgery may prevent womb cancer in obese women

Undergoing bariatric surgery to combat obesity can prevent women from developing womb cancer also known as uterine or endometrial cancer,…

7 years ago

Stress in middle-age can impair memory, reduce brain size

People more stressed out during middle-age are more likely to suffer memory loss and have a reduced brain size, say…

7 years ago

Being tall can increase cancer risk: Study

Taller people could be more at risk of developing cancer, claimed a new study that examined over a million people.

7 years ago

Mexican student fits bra with app to detect breast cancer

A device made of a brassiere cup fitted with a mobile application, is designed to be an ally of mammograms…

7 years ago

Mother-daughter conflict ups suicide risk in abused teen girls: Study

Teenage girls who were maltreated during their childhood are more likely to entertain suicidal thoughts if the relationship with their…

7 years ago

Cycling, walking in nature may improve your mental health

People who commute -- walking or cycling -- through natural environments are more likely to develop better mental health than…

7 years ago

Father’s nicotine exposure linked to child’s poor cognition: Study

Nicotine exposure in men could lead to cognitive deficits in their children and grandchildren, researchers have found in their study…

7 years ago

Better cardiorespiratory fitness linked to longer life: Study

Researchers have found that better cardiorespiratory fitness leads to better longevity, regardless of age.

7 years ago