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Active commuting linked to lower risks of mental and physical ill health: Strongest benefits seen for cyclists
Commuters who cycle or walk to and from work or study may have lower risks of mental and physical ill health than those who don't rely on these options, finds a large long term study published in the open access journal BMJ ...
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Study suggests reviewing current recommendations that discourage exercise before bed
Findings of a small comparative study published in the open access journal BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine suggest resistance exercise 'activity breaks' at night may improve sleep length. Three-minute breaks every 30 minutes ...
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Ultra-processed food makes up almost two-thirds of calorie intake of UK adolescents, finds study
Adolescents consume around two-thirds of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods (UPFs), new research from the Universities of Cambridge and Bristol has found.
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Automated appointment scheduling, reminder messages may improve postpartum health for those with chronic conditions
Many pregnant people have chronic medical conditions, and although they are usually closely monitored during pregnancy, they often face barriers when transitioning to primary care following delivery.
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Study finds tobacco industry is specifically targeting Arab and Ultra-Orthodox news media in Israel
A recent study has revealed that there are significant disparities in how Philip Morris International's IQOS heated tobacco product is portrayed in newspapers and other media aimed at different demographic groups in Israel.
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Farming under the influence: Study finds 1 in 3 farmers have multiple drinks a week
A new University of Georgia study reveals that 1 in 5 U.S. farmers report binge drinking when they experience high levels of stress. The paper underlines the link between farmers using alcohol to cope with stress.
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Many breast cancer survivors do not receive genetic testing, despite being eligible
As cancer treatment and survivorship care relies more on understanding the genetic make-up of an individual's tumor, a new study from the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center finds that many breast cancer survivors ...
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Heavier people are not getting enough vitamin C, says study
An international study involving the University of Otago, Christchurch, has found that inadequate vitamin C status is significantly linked to increased body weight—raising public health concerns due to the rising prevalence ...
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Decline in global adolescent fertility rates is counteracted by increasing teen births in Sub-Saharan Africa: Study
A new report from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and the Columbia Aging Center, with colleagues from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, highlights a troubling trend: While global adolescent fertility ...
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Q&A: Experts discuss health care and the 2024 presidential election
Health care has often taken a central role in political campaigns, and the 2024 presidential election is no different. But the debate around health care isn't just about policy. The issues at stake—such as health care coverage ...
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Taking Ozempic or other weight-loss meds? Watch your diet to avoid 'exchanging one problem for another,' says dietitian
GLP-1 drugs such as Wegovy, Ozempic and Mounjaro have emerged as a game-changer for weight loss, slowing digestion and increasing how satiated you feel after eating. But South Florida dietitians caution that taking weight-loss ...
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Accident research finds running elementary school children need 1.8 meters to stop
The reconstruction of road traffic accidents provides important insights into how they can be avoided. If pedestrians are involved, experts use kinematic models that include typical values for acceleration, speed, reaction ...
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Total dietary quality score improved for U.S. children during 2005 to 2020, study shows
Total dietary scores improved for U.S. children during 2005 to 2020, with increases for all diet adequacy components, apart from dairy, according to a research letter published online July 8 in JAMA Pediatrics.
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Certain diets may protect against heart disease with type 1 diabetes
Certain dietary patterns may protect against inflammation and heart disease in adults with type 1 diabetes, according to a study presented during NUTRITION 2024, the annual meeting of the American Society for Nutrition, held ...
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Australian teenagers say alcohol-free products are appealing and could act as a gateway to alcohol use
New research led by The George Institute for Global Health and published today in Appetite, found that more than half (56%) of Australian teenagers aged 15–17 surveyed agreed zero alcohol products looked appealing, and ...
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Is it safe to give jet-lagged children melatonin to help them sleep?
Dealing with time zone changes and jet lag can eat into the time we have to enjoy our holiday, or make adjusting to life at home all the more difficult. It can be even harder for children—and when children don't sleep well, ...
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'Super spicy' crisps land Japan schoolkids in hospital
Fourteen Japanese high school students were taken to hospital Tuesday after eating "super spicy" potato chips, local media said.
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Most Salmonella illnesses from chicken caused by a few products with high levels of virulent strains: Study
Raw poultry is one of the main causes of Salmonella poisoning, which affects thousands of people in the U.S. every year. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign shows that a few products with high levels ...
Jul 15, 2024
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Utilizing food as medicine: A modern exploration of an old practice
While this concept may have been the norm hundreds of years ago, many present-day societies are overfed and undernourished, leading to floods of health issues in many populations. Getting back to the basics might be a large ...
Jul 15, 2024
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