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The Lancet is a prominent international medical journal that publishes peer-reviewed research on global health and clinical medicine.

Passive Smoking Linked to Over 1.6 Million Premature Deaths Globally in 2023

Passive Smoking Caused 1.6M+ Premature Deaths in 2023

1mo

Patient Survives 271 Days on Pig Kidney Before Human Transplant in Medical First

Pig Kidney Keeps Patient Dialysis-Free for 271 Days

Lancet Study Finds Extreme Heat Poses Underestimated Threat to Elderly

Lancet study: Extreme heat threat to elderly underestimated

Leisure exercise lowers dementia risk more than work activity

A meta-analysis of 74 studies suggests that physical activity performed during leisure time is more effective at reducing dementia risk than exercise done for work. Physically demanding jobs may even be linked to a higher risk due to factors like stress and pollution.

2mo

The Lancet is a prominent international medical journal that publishes peer-reviewed research on global health and clinical medicine.