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Researchers propose novel model to screen misreporting in dietary surveys
An international team led by Prof. John Speakman from the Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences derived a predictive model by combining classical statistics and machine learning for ...
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Having difficulty getting pregnant? Study shows air pollution may play a role
A study led by researchers at Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health found that both maternal and paternal exposures to outdoor air pollution can negatively impact human embryo development in in vitro fertilization ...
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Hairstylists serving Black and Latina clients exposed to high concentrations of airborne toxins
Hairstylists, especially those providing services to Black and Latina women, are exposed to high concentrations of harmful airborne chemicals in their workplace, a team of Johns Hopkins researchers has found.
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CDC urges faster testing for bird flu amid growing outbreak
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging health care workers to accelerate bird flu testing for patients hospitalized with flu symptoms, as the H5N1 avian influenza outbreak continues to grow in ...
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Microgravity challenges: Astronauts adapt to maintain peak performance
At the start of a new year, many people think about making positive changes in their lives, such as improving physical fitness or learning a particular skill. Astronauts on the International Space Station work all year to ...
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Bird flu identified on Virginia's Eastern Shore: Quarantine in place
A commercial flock of broiler chickens on the Eastern Shore has tested positive for H5N1, or bird flu.
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Half of adult ticks in the Northeast carry Lyme disease bacteria, study reveals
Across most of the Northeast, getting bitten by a blacklegged tick—also called a deer tick—is a risk during spring, summer, and fall. A new Dartmouth study, published in Parasites and Vectors, finds that 50% of adult ...
Jan 16, 2025
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Calorie labeling leads to modest reductions in selection and consumption
A new review has found that calorie labeling of food on menus and products leads people to choose slightly fewer calories.
Jan 16, 2025
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US announces new funds for mRNA vaccines, fast tracks bird flu tests
President Joe Biden's outgoing administration on Thursday announced $211 million in new funding to develop mRNA vaccines against emerging biothreats and said it was accelerating bird flu testing, as fears of another pandemic ...
Jan 16, 2025
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I'm a stroke doctor. Here's how I reduce my own risk
For the first time, new guidelines by the American Stroke Association have highlighted the risks of stroke faced by women. They reference hormone-related conditions like endometriosis, as well as early menopause, pre-term ...
Jan 16, 2025
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The hidden health risk of having your hair washed
Going to the hairdresser is often considered a relaxing, pampering experience, but a rare condition known as beauty parlor stroke syndrome (BPSS) can, for a small number of people, make a shampoo at the hairdresser's a serious ...
Jan 16, 2025
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Forget BMI—there's a 2,000-year-old technique for measuring body fat that's more useful
It's the start of another year and the body mass index (BMI) is being criticized again. This time a Lancet-commissioned group of experts is denouncing it as a diagnostic tool for obesity. They say that doctors should look ...
Jan 16, 2025
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Meta's shift to 'community notes' risks hurting online health info providers more than ever
Last week, social media giant Meta announced major changes to its content moderation practices. This includes an end to its fact-checking program, starting with the United States.
Jan 16, 2025
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No, you don't need the 'Barbie drug' to tan, whatever TikTok says. Here's why melanotan-II is so risky
TikTok and Instagram influencers have been peddling the "Barbie drug" to help you tan.
Jan 16, 2025
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Wildfires ignite infection risks by weakening the body's immune defenses and spreading bugs in smoke
Over the past several days, the world has watched on in shock as wildfires have devastated large parts of Los Angeles.
Jan 16, 2025
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FDA proposes nicotine cap to help curb cigarette addiction
A rather historic U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposal aims to make cigarettes and other tobacco products far less addictive by reducing their nicotine content.
Jan 16, 2025
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L.A. fires: Long-term exposure to wildfire smoke is poorly understood − and a growing risk
Millions of people across the Los Angeles area are being exposed to wildfire smoke as fires burn through homes and vehicles. The fires in January 2025 have burned thousands of structures, along with the building materials, ...
Jan 16, 2025
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Medical schools neglect disability training, perpetuating bias, study reveals
Doctors in the U.S. have reported feeling unprepared to care for people with disabilities and have revealed significant negative bias about this population, according to previous research.
Jan 16, 2025
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Patients dying in corridors as UK hospital standards 'collapse': report
UK patients are "coming to harm" with hospitals so overwhelmed people are dying in corridors awaiting treatment amid a "collapse in care standards", a report said Thursday.
Jan 16, 2025
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The long-term health effects of LA County wildfire smoke
The explosion of smoke and ash that erupted from two wildfires was beyond belief.
Jan 16, 2025
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New research shows how Australia's drinking habits are impacting mortality
New research investigating the impact of alcohol use on mortality in Australia shows that for every additional seven drinks per week someone has, their relative risk of death from alcohol-related cancers rises by 12%. The ...
Jan 16, 2025
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Despite decades of beach safety ads, at least 55 people drowned in Australia this summer—it's time to change tack
Australia is considered a nation of beach lovers. But with all this water surrounding us, drownings remain tragically common. At least 55 people have drowned in waterways in Australia so far this summer, most of whom drowned ...
Jan 16, 2025
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WHO appeals for $1.5 bn to tackle 'unprecedented' global health crisis
The World Health Organization appealed Thursday for $1.5 billion for emergency operations this year, warning that conflict, climate change, epidemics and displacement had converged to create an "unprecedented global health ...
Jan 16, 2025
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Waking up is not stressful: Cortisol study challenges previous assumptions
Waking up does not activate an increase in the release of the stress hormone cortisol. Cortisol does, however, increase in the hours prior to wakening as part of the body's preparation for the next day, new research led by ...
Jan 15, 2025
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US soldiers' nicotine pouch use 10 times higher than civilians
American soldiers are 10 times more likely to use nicotine pouches that can cause serious health issues than average American adults, according to a survey of military personnel at Fort Liberty, the largest American military ...
Jan 15, 2025
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