Step up: How to build a walking habit, 500 steps at a time
Starting a walking routine takes very little: comfortable, supportive shoes and your own two feet.
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Study: Food prescription programs for food-insecure older adults work best when fresh food is delivered to their door
People who eat fresh food are healthier than those who don't. That simple fact is the basis of food prescription programs that make fruits, vegetables and other foods free for people who are food insecure.
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DIY health care is on the rise—here's why it's so dangerous
Need treatment fast? Many people now turn to Google before consulting a health care professional. From checking symptoms online to buying medicines online and taking advice from social media influencers, health care is increasingly ...
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Commonly prescribed blood-pressure drug may stimulate 'healthy' brown fat
Scientists have discovered that the drug losartan, commonly prescribed for high blood pressure, boosts brown adipose tissue activity in mice, enhancing their metabolism. This indicates that repurposing losartan—an angiotensin ...
Oct 14, 2026
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Studies examine the connection between primary care provider resources and health outcomes for type 2 diabetes patients
Within the medical ecosystem, health guidelines aim for timely diagnosis and regular follow-up of chronic illnesses, such as type 2 diabetes, to ensure that no patient gets left behind. However, two studies by researchers ...
Oct 14, 2026
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How many daily steps do you need to lose weight?
Staying active is key to staying healthy, and fitness trackers and smartwatches have become popular tools for tracking activity. But just how many steps does someone need to take each day to lose weight? Experts say there's ...
Oct 14, 2026
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Opioids only useful for short-term pain relief, study finds
Researchers from the University of Alberta have found that opioids are best used for acute pain relief for four weeks or less and may cause more harm than good when used for chronic pain for more than 12 weeks.
Oct 14, 2026
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Rise in private testosterone prescribing risks overtreatment and more strain on the NHS
The rapid expansion of private testosterone prescribing risks extending treatment beyond men with clearly defined need to people with nonspecific symptoms and borderline test results, for whom the balance of benefit and long-term ...
Oct 14, 2026
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Nicotine pouches, vaping or cigarettes: Which nicotine product is actually the least harmful?
"Do you smoke cigarettes?" I asked my patient during a recent clinic appointment.
Oct 13, 2026
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Arizona's controlled substances law worked, research finds
In 2018, Arizona lawmakers began requiring clinicians who prescribe high doses of opioids to also prescribe naloxone, the overdose-reversal medication commonly known by the brand name Narcan.
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