Plant-based diet trial boosts health for people living with kidney disease
New research from the University of Wollongong (UOW) has found that a diet rich in diverse plant foods can significantly benefit people living with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
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Live hantavirus is carried by more than 30 New Mexico small mammal species
Ever since 1993, when a deadly disease outbreak in the Four Corners first revealed the presence of hantavirus in North America, New Mexicans have been warned to be on the lookout for deer mice, which harbor the microbe and ...
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Hunger shifts attention towards less healthy food options, study finds
New research suggests that when people are hungry, they focus more on the tastiness of food and tend to ignore nutritional information, which may contribute to poor dietary decisions.
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One in eight patients in hospitals are critically ill: Simple but underutilized care could save lives
A new study from Karolinska Institutet, published in BMJ Global Health, shows that 1 in 8 patients admitted to hospitals are critically ill, and most of these patients are cared for outside intensive care units. The researchers ...
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Research reveals how music can transform exercise from a chore to a joyful habit
New research from the University of Jyväskylä reveals that music can make exercise feel easier, can boost endurance, and helps build lasting movement habits. By shifting the focus from obligation to enjoyment, music offers ...
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Six months of breastfeeding tied to lower odds of developmental delays
Exclusive or longer duration of breastfeeding (at least six months) is associated with reduced odds of developmental delays, according to a study published online March 24 in JAMA Network Open.
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Shared your DNA with 23andMe? Experts say it's time to delete it
If you're one of the 15 million people who shared your DNA with 23andMe, stop whatever you're doing.
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2013 to 2022 saw rapid increase in US pedestrian, traffic death rates
From 2013 to 2022, the U.S. pedestrian and road traffic death rate increased rapidly compared with a decrease in other high-income countries, according to research published in the March 13 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease ...
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How eating undercooked pork could leave your body and brain riddled with tapeworm larvae
Eating undercooked meat is never a good idea—it can give you a nasty case of food poisoning within 24 hours. And there are other, longer-term risks to be wary of too.
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How a mother's connection during pregnancy shapes future relationships
A recent study conducted by Nora Medina, Ph.D.—a postdoctoral researcher of family and community medicine at Thomas Jefferson University—along with colleagues from the University of Chicago, highlights the importance ...
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Gender-affirming care: Life situation of transgender people in Sweden mapped
A new study provides a unique insight into the group seeking gender-affirming care in Sweden. It shows that transgender people are a socioeconomically vulnerable group and that in 2020, 0.07% of Sweden's population had received ...
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Chewing gum releases microplastics into mouth: researchers
Chewing gum releases hundreds of tiny plastic pieces straight into people's mouths, researchers said on Tuesday, also warning of the pollution created by the rubber-based sweet.
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Nearly 4 million lung cancer deaths averted and 76 million years of life gained due to tobacco control in US
New research led by American Cancer Society (ACS) researchers estimates more than 3.8 million lung cancer deaths were averted and a little more than 76 million years of life were gained in the United States during the period ...
Mar 25, 2025
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Slowing down to eat less: Simple strategies for obesity prevention
Obesity is linked to numerous health complications, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and fatty liver disease. In a world where obesity rates continue to climb, researchers are constantly seeking effective, accessible ...
Mar 25, 2025
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'Broken heart syndrome' doubles risk of hospitalization, study shows
The final days of acclaimed actor Gene Hackman are heart-rending—a man with Alzheimer's disease wandering his home for nearly a week after the untimely death of his wife, before collapsing himself.
Mar 25, 2025
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Why does my kid eat so well at childcare but not at home?
If you've ever picked up your child from childcare and wondered if they're living a double life, you're not alone.
Mar 25, 2025
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Gas leaf blowers cause cancer, Alzheimer's, some CT citizens say: Others say it's too costly to ban them
With spring in Connecticut comes the persistent whine and pungent exhaust fumes of gas-powered leaf blowers as they prepare pristine lawns for fresh mulch and flowers.
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Avoidable deaths are on the rise in the United States, yet falling in many peer nations
When a person dies, clinicians often look at the cause of death to determine whether it could have been avoided, either by medical prevention such as vaccines or by treatments like antibiotics. These types of deaths are known ...
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Healthy eating in midlife linked to overall healthy aging
Maintaining a healthy diet rich in plant-based foods, with low to moderate intake of healthy animal-based foods and lower intake of ultra-processed foods, is linked to a higher likelihood of healthy aging—defined as reaching ...
Mar 24, 2025
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Do-it-yourself box filter clears the air of indoor pollutants
When wildfires threaten people's communities, human health is impacted far beyond the inferno. Residual smoke distributes in the breeze, infiltrating homes, schools and offices.
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Kennedy orders takedown of fake CDC vaccine web page
A fake web page designed to look like the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) vaccine safety site has been taken down on orders from health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Mar 24, 2025
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Rare red meat allergy linked to more tick species
A rare red meat allergy, usually linked to a bite from the lone star tick, may also be caused by other tick species found in different parts of the U.S., a new report shows.
Mar 24, 2025
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Could eating chili during pregnancy help lower the risk of gestational diabetes? A study says it's possible
As lean sources of protein, complex carbohydrates and fiber, beans are known worldwide as providing lots of nutritional power at a very affordable price. Now, a University at Buffalo study suggests that when consumed in chili ...
Mar 24, 2025
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