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Beyond the Caveman Craze: What the Paleo Diet Misses About Human Evolution

Beyond the Caveman Craze: What the Paleo Diet Misses About Human Evolution

Approximately six million years ago, early humans evolving from primates sustained themselves on a largely plant-based diet consisting of wild...
Nowhere to Go: Room Amputation of 89-Year-Old Highlights Severe Gaps in Medical Referral System

Nowhere to Go: Room Amputation of 89-Year-Old Highlights Severe Gaps in Medical Referral System

Calls are growing to address structural blind spots in South Korea's medical referral system for severely ill, elderly patients following a...
Muscle Loss Double-Whammy: Sarcopenia Triggers Faster Progression in Lung Cancer Patients on Immunotherapy

Muscle Loss Double-Whammy: Sarcopenia Triggers Faster Progression in Lung Cancer Patients on Immunotherapy

Muscle mass in lung cancer patients may play a decisive role in determining the success of immunotherapy.
Kitchen Smoke May Harm Memory, Not Just Lungs, New Study Suggests

Kitchen Smoke May Harm Memory, Not Just Lungs, New Study Suggests

Lingering odors and proper ventilation are familiar concerns for anyone who cooks at home.
When High Blood Sugar Won’t Go Away: The Overlooked Warning Sign of Pancreatic Cancer

When High Blood Sugar Won’t Go Away: The Overlooked Warning Sign of Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic cancer is notoriously difficult to detect in its early stages because symptoms typically manifest late in...
Aging Eyes and Coexisting Conditions: Why Macular Degeneration and Cataracts Often Appear Together

Aging Eyes and Coexisting Conditions: Why Macular Degeneration and Cataracts Often Appear Together

As the human body ages, ocular function naturally declines, frequently leading to the concurrent development of...
Uncontrolled Severe Asthma Multiplies Daily Life Disruptions Fivefold, South Korean Study Finds

Uncontrolled Severe Asthma Multiplies Daily Life Disruptions Fivefold, South Korean Study Finds

A persistent cough that can strike at any hour of the day or night, and sudden breathlessness after climbing just a few...
The 'Sixth Vital Sign': How Your Walking Pace Predicts Longevity and Health

The 'Sixth Vital Sign': How Your Walking Pace Predicts Longevity and Health

Walking is one of the most accessible forms of physical activity, known to elevate heart rate, boost metabolism, and...
Chilling Risks: How Overusing Air Conditioning Can Harm Your Health

Chilling Risks: How Overusing Air Conditioning Can Harm Your Health

As early-summer heat ramps up, air conditioners are roaring to life for the first time this season.
When Other Biologics Fail: Skyrizi Drives Steroid-Free Remission in Over Half of Hard-to-Treat Crohn’s Patients

When Other Biologics Fail: Skyrizi Drives Steroid-Free Remission in Over Half of Hard-to-Treat Crohn’s Patients

Crohn’s disease remains one of the most challenging inflammatory bowel diseases to manage.