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Study shows men with obesity can double their sperm count
Men all over the world are suffering from deteriorating semen quality—often referred to as an outright fertility crisis.
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Air pollution linked to deadly heart rhythm disorder
Life-threatening arrhythmias are more common on days with highly polluted air, according to research presented May 21 at Heart Failure 2022, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). The study was ...
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Monitoring blood pressure at home can be tricky. Here's how to do it right.
Knowing your blood pressure is a basic part of good health. But monitoring it at home can get complicated.
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New guidance released for preventing hospital-acquired pneumonia
In the second in series of updates on guidance for infection control in acute-care hospitals, five medical organizations are recommending best practices for preventing hospital-associated pneumonia. Pneumonia is the most ...
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Milk and water most efficient vehicles for absorbing vitamin D, study finds
According to a new study that was presented May 21 at the 24th European Congress of Endocrinology in Milan, Italy, vitamin D food fortification worked better with water and milk than in juice. By measuring the maximum concentration ...
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Being unmarried is associated with a higher risk of death in heart failure patients
Unmarried heart failure patients appear less confident in managing their condition and more socially limited compared to their married counterparts, according to research presented May 21 at Heart Failure 2022, a scientific ...
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Jif peanut butter recalled due to possible salmonella
Some lots of Jif brand peanut butter are being recalled as health officials investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella illness tied to the products.
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Climate change likely to reduce the amount of sleep that people get per year
Most research looking at the impact of climate change on human life has focused on how extreme weather events affect economic and societal health outcomes on a broad scale. Yet climate change may also have a strong influence ...
May 20, 2022
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A user's guide to keeping your lungs healthy and functional
Take a deep breath in. Now, slowly, let it out. This simple activity is something we do all day long and seldom think about. But our lives depend on it. Every cell in the body needs oxygen, which is in the air we breathe.
May 20, 2022
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Insomnia in midlife may manifest as cognitive problems in retirement age
The Helsinki Health Study at the University of Helsinki investigated the development of insomnia symptoms in midlife and their effects on memory, learning ability and concentration after retirement. The follow-up period was ...
May 20, 2022
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Research brings hope for spinal cord injury treatment
Scientists from the University of Birmingham have shown an existing drug may reduce damage after spinal cord injury, by blocking the inflammatory response in the spinal cord.
May 20, 2022
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Plant-based milk products: What you need to know before making the switch
Over the last decade, the number of people drinking cow's milk has dropped—with people swapping dairy for plant-based alternatives, such as oat and almond milk. With new types of plant-based milks seemingly emerging every ...
May 20, 2022
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How psychological aspects of healing are important for hospital design
Long before COVID-19 made the public aware of the importance of good air ventilation, designers have been concerned with how physical environments affect people's well-being and mental health.
May 20, 2022
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Baby formula shortage: Eight tips for parents
A national shortage of baby formula has many parents worried they won't be able to feed their babies.
May 20, 2022
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Diet plays key role in ADHD symptoms in children
Here's a good reason for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to eat their fruits and vegetables: It may help reduce inattention issues, a new study suggests.
May 19, 2022
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Major uptick reported in cannabis vaping for all adolescents
Cannabis vaping is increasing as the most popular method of cannabis delivery among all adolescents in the U.S., as is the frequency of cannabis vaping, according to research at Columbia University Mailman School of Public ...
May 19, 2022
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Physician mistreatment emerges as crisis that can ripple through US health care
In a recent survey of more than 6,500 physicians from across the United States representing a broad spectrum of racial and ethnic diversity, nearly 30% of respondents reported experiencing discrimination and mistreatment ...
May 19, 2022
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Higher dose of melatonin improved sleep in older adults
In a small study of healthy adults aged 55 and older, 5 mg of melatonin increased total sleep time compared to a placebo.
May 19, 2022
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Increasing urban greenery could have prevented at least 34,000 US deaths over two decades
Increasing greenery in US urban areas may substantially reduce mortality of all causes, according to a new study led by Boston University School of Public Health researchers.
May 19, 2022
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Menopause and the health risks associated with increased adiposity
A study published in Aging Cell and conducted in the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, revealed that menopausal transition increases women's body fat, especially in the waist ...
May 19, 2022
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