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Older adults with active social circles report better health, study finds
A new study sheds light on the powerful connection between social networks and health in later life and reveals a surprising path for improving health equity among older adults.
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Psychology & Psychiatry
When doctors dismiss symptoms, patients can suffer lasting harm
A review by Rutgers Health researchers reveals the psychological damage and health care avoidance that may occur when doctors dismiss, minimize or ignore patients' symptoms, a phenomenon medical scientists call "symptom invalidation" ...
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Measles virus detected in Houston wastewater before cases were reported
An innovative outbreak detection program that tracks disease-causing viruses in wastewater identified the measles virus in Houston samples collected in early January 2025, before cases were reported. The team that developed ...
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Olympic anti-doping lab puts U.S. meat supply to the test
Scientists at UCLA's Olympic Analytical Laboratory turned their sophisticated analytical capabilities for testing athlete samples for performance-enhancing drugs to research examining the U.S. meat supply as part of a study ...
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Vitamin supplements and cancer: New study warns against unsupervised nutritional interventions
A new study coordinated by Dr. Salvatore Cortellino and Professor Antonio Giordano, President of the Sbarro Health Research Organization (SHRO) and molecular oncologist at Temple University and the University of Siena, offers ...
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Availability of community pharmacies is declining in deprived areas of England
People living in more deprived areas with worse health outcomes were 65% more likely to lose their local pharmacy than those in wealthier areas, according to research published today.
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Smartwatches promise all kinds of quality-of-life improvements. Here are five things users should keep in mind
Smartwatches and other wearable devices can feel almost magical. Strap on a Fitbit, Apple Watch or Samsung Gear and you're suddenly presented with a stream of data generated by—and about—your body: step counts, heart ...
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Calorie counts on menus and food labels may not help consumers choose healthier foods, new research shows
Knowing the calorie content of foods does not help people understand which foods are healthier, according to a study I recently co-authored in the Journal of Retailing. When study participants considered calorie information, ...
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Trust is vital in managing future pandemics, says Australian study
A Burnet study published today in the Medical Journal of Australia, titled "Preparing Australia for future pandemics: strengthening trust, social capital and resilience," discusses the need for the Australian Government to ...
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Study shows heart-healthy diet and sodium reduction lower risk of heart disease
Most Americans consume far more sodium than recommended, with the average intake topping 3,400 milligrams (mg) per day—well above the recommended federal guideline of 2,300 mg and the American Heart Association's goal of ...
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COVID-19 tests, other health supplies provided free at 51 kiosks across LA County
Starting this week, residents in need of a COVID-19 self-test kit, fentanyl test strips or other health supplies can get them for free at any of 51 Community Health Station kiosks across Los Angeles County.
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Study suggests U.S. women 'are just feeling really lost about menopause'
From symptoms and risks to average age of onset, a recent study indicates that women have significant knowledge gaps about something they'll all go through: menopause.
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Geographic location affects health risks in older adults, studies indicate
It's widely recognized that health is determined by more than genetics. Socioeconomic factors, physical activity, nutrition, substance use, and even job stress are among the many other factors that play a role.
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Can Minnesota stop the exodus of burned-out doctors in time?
Nothing helped Dr. Sarah Freitas regain her spark at work—not therapy, not a rafting retreat in Utah, not a three-month leave to clean her garage and catch up on chores.
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Pediatrician offers advice on lawn mower safety
Lawn care is a common household chore, but it comes with its own set of safety risks—particularly for children. It's important to understand the risks and take steps to ensure that a child stays safe, whether they're operating ...
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Mussel quarantine in place in California due to toxin risk: What you need to know
California public health officials have announced a quarantine on mussels that aren't commercially harvested, cautioning that naturally occurring toxins make the species potentially poisonous to humans this time of year.
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Late abortions are rare. The US just lost a clinic that offered the procedure for over 50 years
To fellow travelers, Hannah Brehm likely looked like she was taking a belated babymoon well into her third trimester.
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What is grounding and could it improve my sleep? Here's the science behind this TikTok trend
Have you ever felt an unexpected sense of calm while walking barefoot on grass? Or noticed your stress begin to fade as you stood ankle deep in the ocean? If so, you may have unknowingly "grounded" yourself to the Earth.
May 11, 2025
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Failure to focus on COVID suppression led to avoidable UK deaths, says expert
Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, the failure of UK government advisers to follow World Health Organization (WHO) advice and emerging evidence from East Asia that suppression could bring the virus under control quickly led ...
May 11, 2025
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Trial finds benefits of 16-hour fasting are evident for at least 1 year, regardless of eating window timing
Three months of time-restricted eating (TRE), irrespective of whether it is earlier or later in the day, may be a promising strategy for sustaining long-term weight loss in adults with overweight or obesity, according to ...
May 10, 2025
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Objective pain score? Here's the problem with that
Are you in pain? Are you sure? On a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 is no pain at all and 10 is the worst pain imaginable, how much pain is it?
May 10, 2025
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Chatbot accuracy: Study evaluates medical advice from AI chatbots and other sources
A team of AI and medical researchers, affiliated with several institutions in the U.K. and the U.S. has tested the accuracy of medical information and advice given by LLMs to users. In their paper posted on the arXiv preprint ...
FDA will allow three new color additives made from minerals, algae and flower petals
U.S. regulators said Friday that they would allow three new color additives made from natural sources to be used in the nation's food supply.
May 9, 2025
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Research highlights need for better communication regarding sexual health, especially during routine examinations
Although most women and their health care professionals regard sexual health as essential to a woman's overall quality of life, the topic seldom comes up, especially during routine examinations. A new study indicates general ...
May 9, 2025
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What's the difference between probiotics and prebiotics? A dietitian explains
If you walk through your local pharmacy or supermarket you're bound to come across probiotics and prebiotics.
May 9, 2025
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