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Analysis challenges claims and understanding of COVID-19-era suicides
In what is believed to be the first study of its kind, University of Michigan researchers dug deeper into the numbers-only data of COVID-19-era suicides and evaluated the narratives contained in reports from coroners, medical ...
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
The toxic legacy of 9/11: How combined exposures impacted World Trade Center responders' health
Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have published a study in the journal Communications Medicine that sheds light on the profound health effects of environmental and chemical exposures experienced ...
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Semen study finds more pathogens capable of sexual transmission
An analysis of data from hundreds of studies identified 22 viruses capable of persisting in human semen after infection, with nine showing evidence of sexual transmission.
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Women born prematurely have a greater suicide risk, study suggests
Not only are they the smallest among us, but premature children also face health and life challenges that make them the most vulnerable. Generally speaking, they have a slightly higher risk of mortality due to illness. It ...
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Mediterranean plants show promise in heart disease prevention
Cardiovascular problems are the leading cause of disease and mortality worldwide. Plant extracts, rich in bioactive compounds, have contributed significantly to the development of drugs, as they offer therapeutic potential ...
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'Dementia doesn't have to be your destiny:' Research highlights influence of lifestyle changes
Many people could greatly improve their odds against developing dementia by making four, low-cost lifestyle changes, Western researchers have discovered.
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Poll reveals role of close friendships in older adults' health
Whether they're lifelong buddies or recently connected, close to home or miles away, a new poll shows the key role that friends play in the lives and well-being of adults aged 50 and older.
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Long-term exposure to air pollution linked to blood clots in veins that bring blood to the heart
A large study found that greater exposure to long-term air pollution was linked with increased risks for blood clots that can occur in deep veins, which, if untreated, can block blood flow and cause serious complications, ...
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Dense neighborhoods inspire more walking, study reveals
Adding strong evidence in support of "walkable" neighborhoods, a large national study found that the built environment can indeed increase how much people walk.
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Vaccines and values: When you're having a tough conversation, listen to someone's 'moral foundations'
It's that special time of year when family and friends come together to celebrate the holidays, share meals, spread cheer—and, too often, pass along their germs.
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Spanish physicists clash with British Sleep Society over time change
The seasonal time change synchronizes the start of human activity with morning light (dawn), allowing more daytime leisure in summer afternoons. This is the focus of an article that Jorge Mira Pérez and José María Martín ...
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Why winter makes you more vulnerable to colds—a public health nurse explains the science behind the season
You've probably heard "Don't go outside in the winter with your hair wet or without a coat; you'll catch a cold."
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Improving health in rural areas takes community, say researchers
With type 2 diabetes on the rise, prevention measures are critical. But it's often hard for people living in rural areas to access health care and lifestyle resources that can improve their health.
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Caregiving stress linked to high blood pressure in younger Black women
A new analysis finds that the stress of being a caregiver is associated with an increased risk of developing hypertension in 21 to 44-year-old Black women, a group known to have a higher prevalence of the condition compared ...
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Unhealthy, ultra-processed foods now half of calories Americans eat at home, study reveals
Unhealthy ultra-processed foods have wormed their way into American kitchens, likely harming people's health for decades, a new study, published in the Journal of Nutrition, warns.
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California child sickened by raw milk tests negative for bird flu
A California child who became seriously ill after drinking raw milk tested negative for bird flu, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control said.
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Infant and child feeding practices stable amid prolonged conflict in Ukraine
A study by CUNY SPH doctoral student Jennifer Majer and colleagues gauged feeding practices among caregivers of children under 2 years old in war-torn Ukraine.
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Health insurers: the 800-pound gorilla in profit-driven US system
Last week's slaying of UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson has brought renewed attention to the widespread dissatisfaction with the American health care system, even as prominent leaders have condemned the killing.
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FDA asks Biden administration to limit nicotine in tobacco products
In what appears to be a last-ditch effort to limit the harms of smoking before its term ends, the Biden administration has proposed a rule that would significantly lower the amount of nicotine in tobacco products.
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Universal health coverage is not an impossible goal
Africa must strengthen health systems through innovation and collaboration to achieve universal health coverage, write Mengistu Asnake, Rispah Walumbe.
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Many Australians are recording their visits to the doctor—some without permission
You're at a doctor's appointment where you are told you might have a serious illness. You will have to undergo several different tests to get a firm diagnosis. The treatment regime is complicated.
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Mexican Congress adopts ban on e-cigarettes
Mexico's Congress on Wednesday approved a constitutional reform banning the production, distribution and sale of e-cigarettes, joining a widening clampdown on a device promoted as less harmful than smoking.
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Cross-sectional study shows global divide between longer life and good health
People around the globe are living longer—but not necessarily healthier—lives, according to Mayo Clinic research. A study of 183 World Health Organization (WHO) member countries found those additional years of life are ...
Dec 11, 2024
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You are what you eat…and so are your grandkids? Study links poor diet to multi-generational health issues
You are what you eat, as the adage goes. But a new study from Tulane University found that what's missing from your diet may also impact the health of your descendants across multiple generations.
Dec 11, 2024
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'Knocking on our door': Experts warn of bird flu's pandemic threat
Health experts have been sounding the alarm about the potential pandemic threat posed by bird flu, which has been showing signs of mutating as it spreads among cows and infects people in the United States.
Dec 11, 2024
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