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From Tiffany earrings to mobile phones—this is what happens when you swallow something you shouldn't
A man in Florida recently visited a Tiffany & Co jewelry store posing as a buyer for a professional US athlete. While viewing the items, together worth well over £1 million, the thief tried to grab them and run from the ...
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This mucus-loving gut bacterium is important for health—here's how to keep it happy
The microbial community living within our large intestine is a highly dense and complex ecosystem. While some of these microbes cause illness and disease (such as bacteria and viruses), others are friendlier to us and help ...
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Get big or die trying: Social media is driving men's use of steroids—here's how to mitigate the risks
Men have cared about their appearance throughout the centuries, and ideals of masculinity and "manliness" are ancient—with strong emphasis put on physical fitness and virility. In ancient Greece, the ideal male body was ...
Apr 5, 2025
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Mexico confirms country's first human case of bird flu in a 3-year-old girl
A 3-year-old girl from the western state of Durango is Mexico's first confirmed human case of bird flu, health officials said Friday.
Apr 5, 2025
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Study finds worse outcomes in hospitals serving Black communities
A new study—just published in Nursing Research—has uncovered concerning disparities in patient outcomes, specifically related to nursing care, within hospitals that predominantly serve Black communities. The research, ...
Apr 5, 2025
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Medicaid expansion protected Americans during COVID-19 pandemic
Americans received some protection against death during the COVID-19 pandemic if they lived in a state that had expanded its Medicaid program under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), a new study says.
Apr 4, 2025
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Exposure to wildfire smoke linked to worsening mental health conditions
Exposure to fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) from wildfire smoke was associated with increased visits to emergency departments (ED) for mental health conditions, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard ...
Apr 4, 2025
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Cluster of Massachusetts nurses reportedly diagnosed with brain tumors
A cluster of nurses at Newton-Wellesley Hospital have reportedly been diagnosed with brain tumors, according to hospital officials who are assuring staff and patients that there's "no environmental risk" at the facility.
Apr 4, 2025
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Planetary health diet and Mediterranean Diet associated with similar survival and sustainability benefits
Two plant-based diets were associated with similar survival benefits and low environmental impact, according to research presented at European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Preventive Cardiology 2025.
Apr 4, 2025
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Almost one in two Aussie teens have a chronic disease or developmental condition, says study
New research published today shows that almost half (45.6%) of Australian teens are living with chronic diseases or developmental conditions like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or autism (ASD). The study ...
Apr 4, 2025
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Judge blocks cuts to $11 billion in public health funding
A federal judge has stopped the Trump administration from cutting $11 billion in public health funding—at least for now.
Apr 4, 2025
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Administration orders more cuts to CDC budget
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has not only lost nearly a fifth of its workforce, it has also been directed to slash $2.9 billion in contract spending.
Apr 4, 2025
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Trump whacks tiny agency that works to make the nation's health care safer
Sue Sheridan's baby boy, Cal, suffered brain damage from undetected jaundice in 1995. Helen Haskell's 15-year-old son, Lewis, died after surgery in 2000 because weekend hospital staffers didn't realize he was in shock. The ...
Apr 4, 2025
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Western diet causes inflammation while traditional African foods protect, new study finds
A new study shows that a switch of just two weeks from a traditional African diet to a Western diet causes inflammation, reduces the immune response to pathogens, and activates processes associated with lifestyle diseases. ...
Apr 3, 2025
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Finding their way: GPS ignites independence in older adult drivers
GPS tech may empower older adults to be more adventurous on the road, according to a study published in the open-access journal PLOS Digital Health by Sol Morrissey from the University of East Anglia and colleagues.
Apr 3, 2025
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More fruit and less processed meat: A recipe for fewer diseases in the Netherlands by 2050
The Netherlands could have approximately 20% fewer new cases of diabetes, coronary heart disease, and strokes by 2050, if all Dutch citizens were to consume two pieces of fruit daily and refrain from eating processed meat ...
Apr 3, 2025
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Your abdominal core: Expert shares tips for protecting a part of the body you may not think about
It is a large part of the body that lies deep inside, out of sight and perhaps out of mind: your abdominal core. A new and rapidly developing area of medicine focuses on abdominal core health, including how people can incorporate ...
Apr 3, 2025
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Vitamin D builds your bones and keeps your gut sealed, but many children are deficient
You've likely heard about vitamin D's important role in maintaining strong bones and teeth. But it also plays several other important roles to keep your body healthy—including the function of your gut.
Apr 3, 2025
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Healthy nutrition and physical lifestyle choices lower cancer mortality risk for survivors, study suggests
In 2022, the American Cancer Society (ACS) updated its nutrition and activity guidelines for cancer survivors, recommending they avoid obesity, stay physically active, eat a healthy diet, and limit alcohol intake.
Apr 3, 2025
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Pharmacies often won't sell syringes without a prescription, exacerbating bloodborne disease transmission
More than two-fifths of Oregon community pharmacies require a prescription to purchase syringes, even though they can be sold over the counter, creating an access barrier that could exacerbate the spread of bloodborne diseases ...
Apr 3, 2025
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Low neighborhood walkability is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease
Low neighborhood walkability is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to research presented April 3 at ESC Preventive Cardiology 2025, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology. ...
Apr 3, 2025
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Gender-affirming care key to transgender men's health and happiness
Body image and quality of life among transgender men could be improved with more gender-focused care, according to research by Nottingham Trent University in the U.K. and Breda University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands.
Apr 3, 2025
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5 ways to get more out of every step you take on the road to better health
Walking is one of the most popular forms of exercise in the world. It costs nothing, can be done almost anywhere and provides numerous health benefits. It decreases the risk and severity of chronic illnesses such as heart ...
Apr 3, 2025
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Is TikTok right? Do I need to eat more protein?
In the ever-changing wellness industry, one diet obsession has captured and held TikTok's attention: protein.
Apr 3, 2025
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Percentage weight loss targets in obesity management—is this the wrong objective?
New research to be presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025, Malaga, Spain, 11–14 May) suggests that weight loss programs targeting a particular percentage weight loss are often failing, and that ...
Apr 3, 2025
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