Category: 5. Health
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It’s rising among younger adults
The recent revelation by Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, that she was battling cancer was a shock to many around the world. Middleton, who is only 42, has always appeared to be in the best of shape and in good health. Her diagnosis,… Continue Reading
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Fentanyl inhalation may cause potentially irreversible brain damage, warn doctors
Credit: Wikimedia Commons Inhaling the synthetic opioid fentanyl may cause potentially irreversible brain damage (toxic leukoencephalopathy), warn… Continue Reading
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Frequent teen vaping might boost risk of toxic lead and uranium exposure
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Frequent teen vaping might boost the risk of exposure to lead and uranium, potentially harming brain and organ… Continue Reading
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Researchers suggest expanding health equity by including nursing home residents in clinical trials
Key elements for successful nursing home (NH) clinical trials. Credit: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2024). DOI: 10.1111/jgs.18829 … Continue Reading
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USDA Will Begin Testing Ground Beef In Grocery Stores
Topline There has been a global outbreak of H5N1 bird flu since 2020, but recent outbreaks among cattle in several U.S. states has experts concerned the virus may mutate and eventually spread to humans, where it has proven rare but deadly—and… Continue Reading
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Curbing the price of novel diabetes and obesity medications
Graphical Abstract. Credit: Diabetes Care (2024). DOI: 10.2337/dci23-0042 For years, Kasia Lipska, MD, MHS, associate professor of medicine… Continue Reading
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Scientists Uncover Powerful Link Between Dietary Choices And Brain Health
A healthy, balanced diet is linked to superior brain health, better cognitive function and improved mental well-being, according to a newly published study Eating a balanced diet is best for preserving and maintaining brain health into old… Continue Reading
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Emulsifiers found in food positively associated with diabetes
The relationship between diet and health outcomes has long been an area of interest in epidemiological research. Recently, attention has turned to food additives, particularly emulsifiers, which are common… Continue Reading
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Relationship between body composition and mortality in the elderly
As the global population ages, understanding the relationship between body composition and mortality becomes increasingly important for public health strategies. A recent study with results published in the
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Period Stigma Sidelines Young Athletes
Athletes may avoid sports when they’re on their period. getty Brandie Wilkerson is an Olympian beach volleyball player, and she knows how environmental factors like sand and weather can impact an athlete’s performance. But Wilkerson is… Continue Reading