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U.S. Depression Rates Remain Historically High, New Gallup Poll Shows

Share on Pinterest Loneliness and financial strain are contributing to rising depression rates in the United States. Johner Images/Getty Images A new Gallup poll reports that over 18% of U.S. adults have or are being treated for depression. Depression rates have been at a historical high since 2024, with young adults and lower-income individuals among

Nearly Half of Those With Diabetes Don’t Know They Have the Disease

Share on Pinterest A new study suggests that a large percentage of people with diabetes are unaware they have the disease. Justin Paget/Getty Images Researchers estimate that around 44% of people in the U.S. with diabetes are unaware they have the disease. Experts say undiagnosed and under-treated diabetes can lead to a variety of serious

Record numbers benefit from NHS ‘soups and shakes’ diabetes programme

The NHS supported a record number of people with type 2 diabetes to sign up to its ‘soups and shakes’ diet programme last year, helping them to lose weight and potentially put their condition into remission. Over 13,000 people were enrolled onto the NHS Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission Programme, also known as the

Morning-After Pill May Lower Breast Cancer Risk

Share on Pinterest A common drug used as an emergency contraceptive may also help lower breast cancer risk. Tom Werner/Getty Images Researchers say that a drug used as an emergency contraceptive or to treat fibroids may help lower breast cancer risk. Ulipristal acetate, the “morning after pill,” was found to reduce the activity of breast
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