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Early weight gain is linked to lifelong health consequences

Putting on weight earlier in life may be more dangerous than previously thought. Researchers found that early adulthood obesity significantly raises the risk of premature death, es...

This Common Workplace Habit Carries Risks Comparable to Smoking

Sitting for hours at a time has been linked to heart disease, diabetes, and early death, and even regular exercise may not fully offset the risk.

Young, overweight, at risk: India's silent health emergency

A new health report reveals over half of Indians under 30 are now overweight or obese, a concerning trend accelerating with sedentary lifestyles and poor diets. This early weight g...

Health threats advisory group hears of 'unacceptable' patient risks from fuel protests

Briefings from the chief medical officer Professor Mary Horgan and HSE chief executive Anne O’Connor focused on a wide range of concerns

Smoking habits can lead to health risks 

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - Research shows just how much money Arizona smokers are spending on cigarettes. According to iSelect, smokers in Arizona spend more than $2,000 per year on ciga...

How to Limit The Health Risks Posed by Polluted Air

SUNDAY, April 12, 2026 — Air pollution just isn’t what it used to be.While levels of lead and sulfur dioxide have dropped due to environmental regulations, other threats to air qu...

These Common Teen Habits May Raise Heart Risk Later In Life, Study Shows

And how to talk to your teen about it.

Years of Excess Weight, Not One Bad Checkup, Drive Heart Disease Risk

THURSDAY, April 9, 2026 — Health experts have known for a long time that being overweight can lead to heart disease. A new study, however, suggests that the length of time you car...

Senior medical body warns social media can be as harmful as smoking

Social media could pose health risks to young people warns senior medical bodies, which say the danger may be comparable to smoking.

Obese kids a high public health risk

Childhood obesity in Oman is increasingly being recognised as a major public health concern, reflecting rapid lifestyle changes across the country. What could be the cause? Health...

Long-term high-intensity exercise linked to higher heart risks in athletes 35 and older

People age 35 and older who engage in years of sustained high-intensity exercise face a higher likelihood of certain cardiovascular conditions, according to new international resea...

'Serious incidents or injuries' risk due to issues in HSE's internal health and safety system

Almost half of acute hospitals don’t have a health and safety officer.

Climate change increases risks of cancer, heat stress, infectious diseases

Climate change is increasing the risk of cancer, heat stress, and infectious diseases due to rising exposure to heat, UV radiation, summer smog, and pollen, according to new advice...

LESSONS OF HEALTH RISKS IN REMOTE EXPEDITION CRUISES

Eating more fruits and vegetables could put you at risk for this cancer

Americans under-50 who don’t smoke and have better-than-average diets may be more at risk of developing this cancer, according to a study

क्या ओवरईटिंग से बढ़ता है बीमारियों का खतरा?

अक्सर कई लोग ओवरईटिंग कर लेते हैं, लेकिन इसे सामान्य नहीं समझना चाहि. जरूरत से ज्यादा खाना शरीर पर नकारात्मक असर डाल सकता है और कई बीमारियों का खतरा बढ़ा सकता है. आइए, इस बारे में...

Men and women with obesity face very different hidden health risks

New research reveals that obesity affects men and women in surprisingly different ways. Men are more likely to develop harmful abdominal fat and signs of liver stress, while women...

Heart disease risk may start in the womb

A child's future heart health may be partially shaped before they are born, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study that found pregnancy complications are linked to poorer cardio...