The number of steps you should walk every day to start seeing benefits to your health is lower than previously thought, according to the largest analysis to investigate this.
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During their time on campus, recent University of California Santa Cruz graduates Ted Malpass and Edwina Malmberg channeled their passion for health equity issues into undergraduate research. Now, the study they helped to ...
Aug 7, 2023
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Covered in menacing needlelike spines, the prickly pear cactus demands to be treated with care. In return, it will reward you with a juicy neon fruit and fleshy green pads that have nourished people for millennia.
Aug 4, 2023
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Early hunter-gatherers faced long periods of fasting. Their access to food relied on successful hunting, fishing, and the availability of wild plants.
Aug 3, 2023
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A new South Australian study has found breastfeeding for six months or more appears to reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems developing in mothers for at least three years after delivery.
Aug 3, 2023
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President Joe Biden announced Tuesday that his administration is seeking new rules to push insurance companies to increase coverage of mental health treatment.
Jul 27, 2023
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Medicaid, which provides low-income Americans with health insurance coverage, currently excludes large numbers of adults over 65 with social, health and financial profiles similar to those of people the program does cover. ...
Jul 27, 2023
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Many girls in low- and middle-income countries struggle to buy products to manage their periods, which can cause them to skip school. So, ensuring they have access to menstrual products is critical.
Jul 25, 2023
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Fermented foods have grown in popularity and are widely consumed, in part due to claims regarding their positive effect on digestive health. However, these claims lack sufficient scientific support, especially for lacto-fermented ...
Jul 24, 2023
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A high-fiber diet is known to have several health benefits. Scientific studies point to protection against such diseases as cancer and diabetes. However, exactly how fiber interacts with the intestines and the microorganisms ...
Jul 24, 2023
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