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Decades of aerobic exercise may help older adults age with more resilience
Doctors have long recommended investing in physical health for its potential long-term benefits, especially as we age. Over 30 years, regular exercise might help preserve our functional ability.
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Two-thirds of adults in the UK with high blood pressure do not know they have it
More than one-third of adults in England have high blood pressure, and two-thirds of them are unaware of their diagnosis, according to a new study of 1.4 million adults published in BMJ Public Health. The study also reported ...
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Fiber is both diet fad and fixture for good health—why there is no one‑size‑fits‑all way to increase intake
The numbers are clear: Americans aren't getting enough fiber.
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Number of older adults living with opioid use disorder in Ontario more than doubles over eight years, new report finds
The number of Ontarians aged 55 and older with health care interactions related to opioid use disorder (OUD) more than doubled between 2017 and 2025, according to a new report published by the Ontario Drug Policy Research ...
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Why are US mortality rates increasing relative to other countries?
Research in The Milbank Quarterly reveals that for decades, U.S. mortality rates have exceeded rates in peer countries and have been increasing across many causes of death, especially among young adults and people living ...
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Every extra 100 grams of ultra-processed food linked to higher disease risks
Higher ultra-processed food (UPF) intake is linked to a heightened risk of several major chronic health issues, such as digestive diseases, high blood pressure and metabolic syndrome/diabetes, as well as death, finds a pooled ...
Sep 22, 2026
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What happens when you can't see a family doctor regularly?
Lynn Ramirez, 65, takes maintenance medications common to many older Americans. And like her fellow Americans, Ramirez finds that her shaky access to a family doctor sometimes gets in the way of obtaining her medications.
Sep 22, 2026
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What happens after a heart event matters more than we think
While coronary heart disease (CHD) alone is a leading cause of death and a significant health care burden in Australia, this comorbidity with type 2 diabetes (T2D) amplifies patients' risk of a heart attack. As a consequence, ...
Sep 22, 2026
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Varenicline and combination nicotine replacement therapy deemed preferred treatments for tobacco use
A new clinical practice guideline from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Department of Defense (DoD) provides recommendations for tobacco use treatment. Tobacco and nicotine use among veterans and military ...
Sep 22, 2026
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Physician warmth and competence may help patients worry less over normal test results
Communicating normal test results that reveal no abnormalities isn't always enough to ease a patient's worries. In a study published in The Annals of Family Medicine journal, researchers asked 349 participants to imagine ...
Sep 22, 2026
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Patients with chronic pain may benefit from group medical visits
More than one in five U.S. adults lives with chronic pain, which isolation and stigma can worsen. Group medical visits allow multiple patients with a common condition to receive care alongside health education and peer support.
Sep 22, 2026
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U.S. alcohol use falls for first time since the COVID-19 pandemic but remains above pre-pandemic levels
Alcohol use among U.S. adults has fallen for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began, though rates remain higher than pre-pandemic levels, according to a new Keck Medicine of USC study published in Annals of Internal ...
Sep 21, 2026
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Personalized programs to prevent falls may make no difference
Personalized programs designed to reduce falls in older people may make no difference to how often people fall, according to the most comprehensive research review to date.
Sep 20, 2026
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Blood test trends may help identify patients at increased risk of cancer
Blood test trends alongside unexplained weight loss can improve triage for cancer testing, according to a study by Brian Nicholson and colleagues from the University of Oxford, UK, published Sept. 17 in the journal PLOS Medicine.
Sep 17, 2026
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Sari-sari stores may bridge medicine gaps in remote Philippine communities
Medicine should never feel out of reach. Yet for many Filipinos, a trip to the pharmacy can mean literally crossing mountains and streams for a handful of tablets. In a remote location in Barangay Kalawakan, Bulacan, getting ...
Sep 17, 2026
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Hiring more specialists alone won't fix long wait times—and may make them worse
A new analysis published in NEJM Catalyst finds that the standard response to growing specialist wait times—hiring more physicians—is unlikely to solve the problem on its own and may even worsen it. The article, "Reducing ...
Sep 16, 2026
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ASH sets new standards for diagnosing iron deficiency
Iron deficiency is one of the most common health conditions in the world, but many people live with symptoms for months or years before receiving a diagnosis. To address this critical unmet need, the American Society of Hematology ...
Sep 16, 2026
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'Ferritin face' is trending—but can your skin really reveal low iron?
Forget jade rollers, LED masks and salmon sperm facials. The latest skincare trend taking over TikTok is a blood test.
Sep 16, 2026
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Study finds AI scribes save doctors' time and may ease administrative burden
Artificial intelligence (AI) scribes can reduce the time physicians spend documenting patient visits by 69.1% during simulated primary care appointments, according to research led by University of Toronto Ph.D. student LaShawn ...
Sep 16, 2026
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Volatile work hours cut access to employer health insurance, study finds
In the 46 years since Dolly Parton wrote the workers' anthem "9 to 5," American jobs, and access to employment-based health insurance, have changed a lot.
Sep 15, 2026
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Lower breast, cervical cancer screening seen for adults with disabilities
Individuals with disabilities have a lower prevalence of breast and cervical cancer screening, according to a study published in Cancer.
Sep 15, 2026
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What are statins? And can healthy people use them to prevent heart disease and dementia?
Every month, around 2.7 million Australians have a statin dispensed to lower their risk of heart attack and stroke. Statins reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, the collective term for conditions involving the heart ...
Sep 14, 2026
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Occupational therapy generated health care savings for primary care patients with diabetes
According to a new randomized study of primary care patients with diabetes, those who received Lifestyle Redesign® occupational therapy generated more than $250,000 in health care cost savings compared with patients who received ...
Sep 9, 2026
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Soft back belts ease everyday low back pain, 12-week trial suggests
For many in the workforce, spending hours at a computer is an unavoidable part of daily life. Sitting for prolonged periods in the same position can contribute to low back pain (LBP), which affects up to 80% of people over ...
Researchers lay out the case for integrating psychologists into primary health-care settings
As Prime Minister Mark Carney prepares to host the inaugural Canada Investment Summit in Toronto this September, a new review co-led by researchers at UBC argues that the country is leaving one of its largest economic and ...
Sep 8, 2026
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