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Can 'grip strength' exercises actually help you live longer?
If you follow wellness channels on social media, you might've come across the claim that your grip strength—or how firmly you can squeeze something with your hands—can predict how long you will live.
Jun 6, 2026
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Integrated care may cut ER visits and hospital stays for adults with developmental disabilities
University of Cincinnati and Ohio State University researchers have found that adults with developmental disabilities who have integrated care were less likely to go to the emergency room or be hospitalized than those who ...
Jun 6, 2026
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'We need to rethink what is safe when it comes to parental alcohol use,' say experts
"Every time you drink heavily, even if you do so infrequently, it can affect your role as a parent," says doctoral research fellow Barbara Carvalho. She led a comprehensive systematic review conducted by researchers at the ...
Jun 5, 2026
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'Dad bods' may influence childhood obesity risks, review suggests
As obesity rates rise across the U.S., new research from Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health at the University of California, Irvine scientists draws attention to an often-overlooked factor in children's long-term ...
Jun 5, 2026
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New study urges earlier detection of Valley Fever as cases climb
A new study published in The Journal for Nurse Practitioners calls for a shift in how Valley fever is recognized and treated, warning that delayed diagnosis continues to prolong illness, drive unnecessary treatment and contribute ...
Jun 5, 2026
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Summer sun fails to fix vitamin D gap in at risk groups
Vitamin D levels remain low all year-round in key at-risk groups in England, challenging the belief that summer sunlight is enough to restore them.
Jun 4, 2026
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Physician experts call for systems-based approach to prostate cancer screening decisions
Prostate cancer screening is one of the most common decisions men face in primary care, yet many patients make that choice without fully understanding the potential benefits and harms. A new editorial by UNC physician experts ...
Jun 4, 2026
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Fatherhood linked to lower midlife mortality in Black men
Fatherhood in Black men is associated with lower rates of all-cause mortality by middle age compared to nonfathers, according to the U.S.-based longitudinal study that enrolled Black and white individuals aged 18–30 years ...
Jun 4, 2026
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How big tobacco helped shape the design of ultra-processed foods
A new UC San Francisco study reveals how Philip Morris Companies Inc. used cigarette research, flavor engineering, and behavioral science to turn Lunchables into one of America's most successful ultra-processed foods for ...
Jun 3, 2026
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Americans agree that ultraprocessed foods pose a major health hazard
Across partisan lines, Americans broadly believe ultraprocessed foods are addictive and harmful—expressing attitudes strikingly like those that spurred regulation of the tobacco industry, new Cornell-led research finds.
Jun 3, 2026
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Nearly seven million kids live in a home where guns aren't securely stored
Guns are the leading cause of death for children in the United States, and a new Northeastern University study published in JAMA Network Open finds at least 6.7 million American kids live in a home with at least one unlocked ...
Jun 3, 2026
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Telehealth booms as demand for GLP-1s surges and questions mount about safety, oversight
Within 24 hours of injecting the first dose of a weight loss medication she received following a visit with a telehealth doctor, Karleigh McClain was admitted to the hospital, she said. The 31-year-old compliance consultant ...
Jun 3, 2026
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Rethink long-term antidepressants: Review finds little benefit beyond 12 months
Fresh concerns have been raised over long-term use of antidepressants, with a new summary of evidence revealing limited benefits and higher health risks, prompting calls for treatment reviews every six months. Researchers ...
Jun 3, 2026
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Researchers find older adults rarely discuss cannabis use with clinicians
Fewer than 1 in 5 adults older than 65 report discussing their cannabis use with clinicians, according to Rutgers Health researchers. Their study, published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, explored the prevalence ...
Jun 3, 2026
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To curb overprescribing for seniors, researchers urge annual prescription checkups
To address the growing problem of overprescribing for seniors, a new Canadian guideline is calling for routine medication reviews. In Canada, roughly two in three adults age 65 or older take five or more medications. While ...
Jun 3, 2026
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New study examines how safety is delivered in NHS virtual wards
Virtual wards, also known as hospital at home, are increasingly being used across the NHS to support people who would otherwise need hospital care to receive treatment and monitoring at home. A new study led by University ...
Jun 3, 2026
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Antibiotics for common sore throats have very limited effect on strep spread
Antibiotics for sore throats have hardly any preventive effect against serious streptococcal infections in the population, according to a study from the University of Gothenburg. Instead, health care needs to quickly recognize ...
Jun 3, 2026
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Medically tailored meals produce better health and lower costs, analysis finds
At least a dozen U.S. states are rolling out medically tailored meals in pilot projects through Medicaid, the federal-state health insurance program serving 71 million Americans who qualify based on income or disability status.
Jun 2, 2026
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Existing drug enhances muscle repair during GLP-1 weight-loss treatment in mice
Millions of Americans are currently taking GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic or Wegovy for weight loss. But along with the fat, many are quietly losing something else: muscle. Unlike fat, muscle doesn't return quickly, and ...
Jun 2, 2026
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Five minutes of prayer reduces pain and anxiety in primary care patients, randomized trial finds
A randomized controlled trial conducted at the University of Maryland School of Medicine has found that a five-minute session of proximal intercessory prayer (PIP)—in-person prayer offered by a trained volunteer—significantly ...
Jun 2, 2026
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Stressing about your baby's growth check? Here's what you need to know
If you've ever taken your child to a maternal, child and family health nurse for a growth check, you might have felt a mix of curiosity and anxiety.
Jun 2, 2026
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Why BMI may be missing obesity in millions of Americans with health risks
Could the way doctors traditionally measure obesity allow a subset of people with obesity-related health risks to slip through the cracks? Medical experts have typically calculated obesity using body mass index (BMI), a calculation ...
Jun 1, 2026
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Weight loss surgery boosts household independence for 20 years, data show
People who undergo bariatric surgery and see substantial weight loss are better able to cope with household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and grocery shopping. The improvements are also sustained over a long time, according ...
Jun 1, 2026
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ChatGPT is getting remarkably good at diagnosing health problems, but doctors are still better at treatment options
A father is worried about his toddler, who has been running a fever for two days and pulling at one ear. A 65-year-old woman has been getting winded on her morning walks and feeling more fatigued than usual. Both reach for ...
Jun 1, 2026
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Weight loss drugs risk widening health inequalities, warn researchers
Drugs such as semaglutide (Wegovy/Ozempic) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro) are transforming obesity treatment, but without affordable, healthy food and appropriate support, they could widen health inequalities in the UK, according ...
Jun 1, 2026
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