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NSAIDs vs. acetaminophen: Which over-the-counter medicine should I use?
Pain relievers you buy at the store may be one of the first things you reach for when you hurt yourself, have a headache or backache, or feel discomfort due to some other nagging ailment that doesn't require a visit to the ...
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As temperatures climb, preschoolers become less physically active
"Go outside and play" is the time-tested strategy for generations of parents and caregivers ready to see their little ones tuckered out by exercise. But the strategy may be losing some of its impact as more children face ...
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Scientific evidence supports lifesaving health care for transgender youth, researchers say
Since January, lawmakers in more than 30 U.S. states have proposed or enacted legislation to ban or criminalize gender-affirming medical care for adolescents and young adults. A new policy brief, which includes two researchers ...
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AI shows the need for healthier diets in long-term care homes
A detailed analysis of consumed food showed there is a need to improve diets in long-term care (LTC) homes to make them healthier for residents.
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8,000 steps once or twice a week cuts mortality risk: Study
Walking 8,000 steps—about four miles (6.4 kilometers)—one or two days a week may significantly reduce the risk of an early death, according to a study released on Tuesday.
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Older adults with food insecurity face faster decline in executive function
Food insecurity is common among community-dwelling older adults and is associated with a decline in executive function, according to a study published online March 24 in JAMA Network Open.
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Patients with chronic pain value empathic doctors who validate concerns and communicate clearly
Researchers have conducted a cross-sectional study of patient satisfaction among adult participants with chronic low back pain in a national pain research registry using self-reported measures of physician communication, ...
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WHO says medium-risk adults don't need extra COVID jabs
The World Health Organization said Tuesday it is no longer recommending additional COVID-19 vaccine booster doses for regular, medium-risk adults as the benefit was marginal.
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Periodontists and family doctors must collaborate to treat their patients' overall health, says new study
Close collaboration between family doctors and periodontists and other oral health professionals is necessary for an effective prevention, early detection and management of widespread systemic health conditions, affecting ...
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Study finds a strong correlation between elevated hypertension and irregular sleep patterns
Hard-working executives and trade workers might think shift work or even slight changes in their regular sleep patterns and duration make no difference to their overall night's rest and recovery—but think again.
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Study finds healthier foods can be made more appealing online with a few simple steps
A recent study from the College of Family and Consumer Sciences found that all food photos are not created equal. While sugary treats or fully loaded burgers have a quick appeal, healthier food options may need a little extra ...
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Novel actigraphy device can provide objective assessment of sleep and fatigue risk in emergency medicine physicians
ReadiScores—fatigue data gathered from a novel actigraphy device, the ReadiBand—can be used to index emergency physician (EP) fatigue and therefore can be used to evaluate interventions designed to reduce fatigue in emergency ...
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What is a paraben and why are so many products advertised as 'paraben-free'?
You might have noticed many skin and haircare products are advertised as "paraben-free", or come across online influencers warning parabens are terrible for your health.
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Clinics use toolkit to assess an array of patients' experiences with healthcare team
The HOPE Note Toolkit is being used in some healthcare systems to improve whole person care. In order to support clinics in the process of adopting the HOPE Note Toolkit in primary care, researchers tested a learning collaborative ...
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Cancer-causing compounds found in everyday food: EU agency
Cancer-causing chemical compounds called nitrosamines have been detected in a range of everyday foods and could pose a health risk to consumers, the European Food Safety Agency warned on Tuesday.
Mar 28, 2023
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What causes hiccups and how can you get rid of them?
We all get hiccups from time to time, and sometimes they just won't seem to go away.
Mar 28, 2023
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Strategies for improving sleep in older adults
Brienne Miner, MD, MHS, assistant professor of medicine (geriatrics), loves to talk about sleep. She first became interested in the subject when she noticed the prevalence of sleep problems among her older patients, and the ...
Mar 28, 2023
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N. Carolina governor signs Medicaid expansion bill into law
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on Monday signed a Medicaid expansion law that was a decade in the making and gives the Democrat a legacy-setting victory, although one significant hurdle remains before coverage can be implemented, ...
Mar 28, 2023
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Ending THC use may reverse its impacts on male fertility
A 2022 study from Oregon Health & Science University researchers confirmed that chronic use of cannabis may greatly impact male fertility and reproductive outcomes in nonhuman primates—but it was unclear whether the effects ...
Mar 27, 2023
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