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Is intermittent fasting a helpful practice or health risk? A doctor explains
Although it may appear to be a new trend, intermittent fasting has been popular for over 1,500 years. While it is known that it works for some people to lose weight, the reality is that whether or not it helps organs such ...
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Report suggests the FDA covered up E. coli outbreak that killed 1 person, spread to 15 states
The federal government covered up an outbreak of E. coli that killed one person and spread across at least 15 states, according to a report published April 17.
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Millions could lose no-cost preventive services if SCOTUS upholds ruling
A study by the Stanford Prevention Policy Modeling Lab (PPML) finds that almost 30% of privately insured individuals in the United States, or nearly 40 million people, use at least one of the free preventive health services ...
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High school experiences linked to midlife body weight
High schools have long been recognized for shaping students' futures. According to a new study by researchers from Penn State, the University of Texas, the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Minnesota, ...
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Is nitrogen fertilizer supercharging allergy-causing pollen?
Nitrogen-fertilized grasslands may produce six times more pollen than their unfertilized counterparts, suggests a study published in The Lancet Planetary Health. The study also suggests pollen from fertilized grasslands is ...
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Are artificial sweeteners okay for our health? Here's what the current evidence says
Artificial sweeteners are being added to a growing number of foods to reduce their sugar content while maintaining their appealing taste. But a growing body of research suggests these non-nutritive sweeteners may not always ...
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The hidden health risks of lip fillers
Plump, pouty lips are everywhere—from social media filters to celebrity red carpets. But behind the glossy aesthetic of lip fillers lies a growing concern among medical professionals.
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Why can't I keep still after intense exercise?
Do you ever feel like you can't stop moving after you've pushed yourself exercising? Maybe you find yourself walking around in circles when you come off the pitch, or squatting and standing and squatting again when you finish ...
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Antibiotic-resistant E. albertii on the rise in Bangladeshi chicken shops
Osaka Metropolitan University researchers have detected alarming rates of Escherichia albertii, an emerging foodborne pathogen, in retail chicken meat in Bangladesh. The study is published in the International Journal of ...
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Smoking/vaping combo poses health risks, research suggests
People might think they can reduce their risk of cancer by occasionally swapping their cigarettes for a vape pen—but they would be wrong, a new study says.
Apr 17, 2025
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Republicans in Congress are eyeing cuts to Medicaid: But what does Medicaid actually do?
Republicans in Congress are eyeing $880 billion in cuts to Medicaid, the joint federal-state government health care program for lower-income people.
Apr 17, 2025
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Start of US hunting season linked to increased firearm incidents, including violent crimes and suicide
The start of deer hunting season in the US—when firearms and ammunition are more available in certain states—is associated with increases in both hunting and non-hunting-related firearm incidents, including violent crime ...
Apr 16, 2025
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Even vegans who get enough total protein may fall short for some essential amino acids, findings suggest
In a new study of people with long-term vegan diets, most ate an adequate amount of total daily protein, but a significant proportion did not meet required levels of the amino acids lysine and leucine. Bi Xue Patricia Soh ...
Apr 16, 2025
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A changing climate may jeopardize global blood supply
A new study published in The Lancet Planetary Health suggests a changing climate threatens the continuous availability of safe blood across the world.
Apr 16, 2025
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Rose-scented citronellol may carry neurotoxic potential at high exposure levels
Citronellol, a rose-scented compound commonly found in cosmetics and household products, has long been considered safe. However, a Korean research team has, for the first time, identified its potential to cause neurotoxicity ...
Apr 16, 2025
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Arkansas, Indiana push to ban candy, soda from SNAP program
Republican governors in Arkansas and Indiana are asking the federal government for permission to ban soda and candy purchases with food stamps.
Apr 16, 2025
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Autism prevalence was 32.2 per 1,000 8-year-olds in 2022, analysis shows
The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) was 32.2 per 1,000 children aged 8 years across 16 sites in the United States in 2022, according to research published in the April 17 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease ...
Apr 16, 2025
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Low iron is common in teenage girls, with vegans and vegetarians at greatest risk, according to research
Teenage girls who avoid meat in favor of a plant-based diet are at higher risk of developing an iron deficiency, according to our latest research.
Apr 16, 2025
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Q&A: Why SNAP food restrictions don't improve health outcomes, while incentive programs show promise
In a move sparking debate across the nutrition policy landscape, several states are exploring restrictions on how Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits can be used. U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary ...
Apr 16, 2025
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Lifelong physical activity may slow cognitive decline
High levels of physical activity may mitigate brain loss in adults and help maintain long-term cognitive health, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center report in a study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology.
Apr 16, 2025
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Africa's traditional fermented foods: Why we should keep consuming them
Fermentation is a process where microorganisms like bacteria and yeast work together to break down complex carbohydrates and protein into simpler, more digestible forms.
Apr 16, 2025
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The role of carbon dioxide in airborne disease transmission: A hidden key to safer indoor spaces
We've long known that environmental factors—from humidity and temperature to trace chemical vapors—can influence how pathogens, such as viruses, bacteria and fungi, behave once released into the air. These tiny droplets ...
Apr 16, 2025
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Could bush medicine in Medicare spell better health for First Peoples?
Health outcomes for Indigenous people could be drastically improved by increasing access to cultural medicines through Medicare and the PBS, says Southern Cross University researcher and proud Truwulway woman, Dr. Alana Gall.
Apr 16, 2025
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'Toxic beauty': Rise of 'looksmaxxing' influencers
Hankering for a chiseled jawline, a male TikTok influencer strikes his cheekbones with a hammer—highlighting the rise of "looksmaxxing," an online trend pushing unproven and sometimes dangerous techniques to boost sexual ...
Apr 16, 2025
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