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The MIND diet may lower the risk of memory problems later in life, study shows

People whose diet more closely resembles the MIND diet may have a lower risk of cognitive impairment, according to a study published in the September 18, 2024, online issue of Neurology. Results were similar for Black and ...

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Metals in the body from pollutants associated with progression of harmful plaque buildup in the arteries

Metal exposure from environmental pollution is associated with increased buildup of calcium in the coronary arteries at a level that is comparable to traditional risk factors like smoking and diabetes, according to a study ...

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How to prevent or at least slow developing 'Dead butt syndrome'

Its name might sound funny, but its long-term effects are no laughing matter. "Dead butt syndrome," an affliction that once targeted athletes, is now a major cause of pain and discomfort among people who sit at a desk for ...

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Video: What is the microbiome?

Valhalla Fellow Lindsey Backman explains what the microbiome is and the roles that different members of our microbiomes play in health and disease.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

COVID-19 rates oscillate every six months in the US, new study shows

COVID-19 cases in the U.S. have shown unexpected oscillating waves every six months between the southern states and the northern states and, to a lesser degree, from east to west, according to research published in Scientific ...

Medications

Health care app could help improve medication safety

Around 75% of Australians have experienced a bad reaction to a medication, but fewer than half have reported it to a doctor or the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), a new survey has found.