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Study finds marriage prevent cancer, highlights role of social support

According to study, men who had never married were about 70% more likely to develop cancer while women who had never married were about 85% more likely to develop cancer

UTI antibiotics not enough? Here's what to do if symptoms don't go away

UTIs are common, affecting half of all women at some point. They occur when bacteria enter the urinary tract, causing symptoms such as burning, urgency, frequent urination

Neuroscience explains why teens are so vulnerable to social media platforms

Landmark verdict intensifies calls for regulation amid concerns over addiction, depression and online harms among teenagers

Our modern vision evolved from ancient one-eyed worm creature, finds study

Evolution of paired eyes in vertebrates was key to brain growth, enabling complex behaviour and cognition, highlighting the deep link between vision and the development of larger, more advanced brains

AI health chatbots won't make you better at diagnosing yourself: Study

People who used chatbots were less likely to identify the correct condition than those who didn't. They were also no better at determining the right place to seek care

No gym needed: Even small movements have health benefits, say researchers

Many people do not consider housework a form of physical activity, but tasks like sweeping, mopping or vacuuming require sustained movement and engage multiple muscle groups

How do Israel and Iran's nuclear status differ under international law?

Difference stems from NPT obligations and state consent, not a legal contradiction

Are you worried about your preschoolers' anxiety? Here's how to help

There are lots of things parents can do, both proactively and in the moment, when anxiety and worry show up for children

'Natural birth movement empowers women but can also pressure them'

Debates about childbirth often focus on pressure to accept medical interventions in hospital, such as caesareans or forceps delivery

Is dark chocolate healthier than milk chocolate? Here's what dietitians say

Dark chocolate has gained a reputation as the "better" choice because it usually contains more cocoa and less sugar than milk chocolate

Parents' drinking habits influence teenagers' alcohol use, study finds

When adult children become parents, they often mirror the drinking habits they grew up with-daughters following mothers, sons adopting fathers' patterns they once avoided

Shot that could stop cancer before it starts; why early vaccination matters

The vaccine prevents HPV infection but cannot cure existing infections. Getting vaccinated early, ideally before exposure, helps the immune system build protection in advance

Kidney disease: Treatments lifesaving, but access becoming challenging

While treatments like regular dialysis or a kidney transplant are lifesaving, access to them is becoming increasingly challenging

A web of sensors: How the US tracks missiles and drones from Iran

US and its allies have built a layered system which uses satellites in space, radar on the ground, ships at sea and aircraft in the air to watch the skies day and night

Bacterial meningitis 'deadly', can also have life-altering effects: Study

Bacterial meningitis is well known as an acute, deadly illness. The World Health Organisation estimates about one in six infected people will die - even with prompt medical care

If you still need to fly amid global travel chaos, here's what to know

Missile and drone strikes have affected major airports, key routes through the West Asia have been shut down and the cost of jet fuel has shot up

Why Trump is struggling to win Americans support over the Iran conflict

Trump was undoubtedly emboldened by the tactical success of his removal of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, though that too was not very popular with Americans

How conversation works and why people with hearing loss rely on prediction

The delicate coordination of conversation relies on our brain having enough cognitive resources to support prediction, response planning and timing

From Japanese walking to 75 Hard: Science behind viral fitness trends

Social media has made fitness advice more accessible than ever, but a review has raised concerns about the accuracy and quality of online fitness content

Peanut, almond or cashew? Here's how to choose the healthiest nut butter

Nut butters are packed with healthy fats, protein and minerals, but the healthiest choice depends not just on the nut itself, but also on added oils, sugar, salt and other ingredients in the jar