Health
1990 to 2021 saw decline in life expectancy in US
Life expectancy in the United States is worse than many other countries and declined from 1990 to 2021, according to a study published in the Dec. 7 issue of The Lancet.
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Genetics
You are what you eat…and so are your grandkids? Study links poor diet to multi-generational health issues
You are what you eat, as the adage goes. But a new study from Tulane University found that what's missing from your diet may also impact the health of your descendants across multiple generations.
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Medications
Chronic kidney disease: Challenges in medication safety
One in ten adults suffer from chronic kidney disease (CKD), a condition characterized by progressive loss of kidney function. Altered kidney function can impact the risk/benefit of many medications. People with advanced chronic ...
Dec 6, 2024
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Health
E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's quarter pounders declared over
An investigation into an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has officially been closed, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday.
Dec 4, 2024
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Sleep disorders
Broken sleep a hallmark sign of living with the most common liver disease, scientists find
The prevalence of MASLD (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease) is exploding in most regions of the world, boosted by increased obesity and sedentary lifestyles. MASLD (formerly known as non-alcoholic fatty ...
Dec 4, 2024
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Neuroscience
Toxin in blood of kidney disease patients could contribute to stroke risk, study suggests
Scientists have revealed that a toxin found in the blood of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) damages the body's protective blood–brain barrier, likely contributing to the risk of stroke.
Dec 3, 2024
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Medications
Obesity treatment in a natural, food-grade microcapsule has no unpleasant side effects
As obesity rates continue to rise, many are turning to prescription medicines like Ozempic for weight loss. But with significant side effects, accessibility and cost issues, alternatives are needed.
Dec 2, 2024
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Health
Many people don't measure their blood pressure properly at home—here's how to get accurate readings
Measuring your blood pressure at home means you can take readings over several days to get a better picture of your health, instead of one-off measurements at the doctor's clinic.
Dec 2, 2024
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Radiology & Imaging
Comprehensive AI model outperforms traditional methods in biomedical image segmentation
Researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) announced the creation of a new AI technology called CelloType, a comprehensive model designed to more accurately identify and classify cells in high-content tissue ...
Nov 26, 2024
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Overweight & Obesity
Popular diabetes and obesity drugs also protect kidneys, study shows
The biggest and most comprehensive analysis of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists on kidney and cardiovascular outcomes shows they have significant benefits in people with and without diabetes. The findings ...
Nov 25, 2024
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