Health News
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Flu and Shingles Also Strike the Heart!
A newly published study has revealed that viral infections can have serious and lasting effects on the cardiovascular system. In an analysis reviewing 155 stud…
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Cocoa Flavanols: New Hope Against Heart Aging
A new study has shown that supplements containing cocoa flavanols may reduce age-related cardiovascular inflammation. Regular use of cocoa extract lowered high…
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Hormone Therapy in Menopause: Why Does Age Matter?
The cardiovascular safety of hormone therapy used to treat vasomotor symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats in postmenopausal women is back in the spotl…
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Cold-Water Therapy: Cure or Risk?
As cold-water immersion, ice baths, and cold showers have grown in popularity in recent years, scientists are drawing attention to both the potential benefits …
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In Younger Women, Heart Attacks Are Not Always Caused by Atherosclerosis
A study from the US has revealed that heart attacks in women under 65 can develop through mechanisms quite different from what was previously thought. The esta…
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Walking Is Good, but Walking Backward Offers Extra Benefits!
According to experts, walking backward may offer remarkable benefits for those who want to make a small but effective change to their exercise routine. Known a…
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Muscle Strength for a Long Life: 1–2 Hours of Resistance Exercise per Week
In this large prospective cohort study, Harvard researchers followed 147,374 people from three large US cohorts for up to 30 years to evaluate the effect of re…
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Once-a-Month Weight-Loss Injection: New Hope in Obesity Treatment
In research presented at the ADA 2026 Congress, the ultra-long-acting GLP-1 receptor agonist berobenatide produced significant weight loss in people with obesi…
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A New Drug for Hypertension After a Long Wait
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved Baxdrostat, the first oral aldosterone synthase inhibitor, for use in treating uncontrolled or resistant hyper…
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Extreme Heat: An Overlooked Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
Rising temperatures due to climate change are harming cardiovascular health. Experts note that the frequency, intensity, and duration of heat waves have increa…
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Beware of Counterfeit Weight-Loss Drugs
The global weight-loss craze that began with GLP-1 receptor agonist weight-loss injections has started to turn into a serious public health threat. According t…
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Noise Is Among the Leading Causes of Premature Death
According to the European Environment Agency's 2025 report, the leading environmental factors causing premature deaths are, in order, fine particulate air poll…
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Are Fermented Foods a Miracle? Do They Help You Lose Weight?
As fermented foods have recently regained popularity, US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s statement that he lost 20 kilograms in 20 days by eating only…
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Is Early Menopause a Silent Heart Threat?
A new study has shown that early menopause significantly increases the long-term risk of coronary heart disease in women. Premature or early menopause, defined…
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The Adaptogen Craze: Natural Healing or Next-Generation Marketing?
In recent years, drinks and supplements containing adaptogens have become hugely popular, especially with the backing of celebrities. Brands such as Kin Euphor…
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A New Debate Over Weight-Loss Injections
A new analysis of real-world data has suggested that GLP-1 receptor agonists may slightly increase the risk of erectile dysfunction (problems with erections) i…
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Resistant Hypertension: New Approaches to a Silent Threat
Resistant hypertension is a significant health problem that cannot be controlled despite standard treatments and carries serious cardiovascular risk. The rate …
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A New-Generation Nutrition Guide: Lifelong Heart Health
The American Heart Association's updated dietary guidance, revised in 2026, differs from earlier dietary approaches by focusing on overall eating patterns rath…
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Is a Fasting Effect Possible Without Going Hungry?
A new clinical study has shown that a fasting-mimetic supplement called "Mimio" may provide notable metabolic health benefits without actual fasting. In the co…
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Is the Silent Danger Cold, Not Heat?
A new study presented at the American College of Cardiology's meeting last month has revealed that cold weather may have a much greater effect than hot weather…
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You May Be Eating Healthy, but Your Brain Is at Risk
A new study conducted in Australia has revealed that ultra-processed foods may harm not only physical health but also brain function. Researchers studied 2,192…
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The "Ozempic Personality" Debate: Are Emotions Blunted During Weight Loss?
Ozempic and similar weight-loss drugs, known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, reduce appetite and suppress the constant thoughts about eating described as "food noi…
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A New Era in Treating Low Libido in Men
A new step by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to expand the uses of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) has reignited a notable debate in men's he…
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Muscle or Fat? The Hidden Risk of Weight-Loss Injections
Weight-loss injections containing the active ingredients tirzepatide and semaglutide, widely used in obesity treatment, are among the most effective weight-los…
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Death of a 17-Year-Old Puts Energy Drinks Back in the Spotlight
A striking lawsuit involving energy drinks has once again drawn attention to the cardiovascular disease risks that high caffeine intake may pose for young peop…
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Does Antidepressant Use Increase the Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death?
A newly published large-scale study has shown that long-term antidepressant use may be associated with an increased risk of sudden cardiac death. In the study …
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The Needle-Free Weight-Loss Era: New Weight-Loss Pill Approved
Following the weight-loss pill containing semaglutide, a new oral weight-loss drug containing the active ingredient orforglipron has also been approved by the …
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Is It the Duration or the Intensity of Exercise That Protects Health?
A new study has revealed that not only “how much we move” but also the intensity of movement may be decisive for health. In a large-scale study using UK Bioban…
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Position Paper: The Importance of a Holistic Approach to Heart Health
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are among the most important public health problems in Türkiye in terms of both mortality and morbidity. Cardiovascular diseases …
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