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Global pandemic accord: Where the talks stand
The 12th round of negotiations towards a global accord on handling future pandemics ended Friday without a final agreement, with rich and poor nations still wrangling over how to make it work.
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Study shows association between climate change and eye maladies
Clinical visits by patients suffering ocular surface eye conditions more than doubled during times when ambient particulate matter from air pollution was in the atmosphere, signaling a possible association between climate ...
Nov 16, 2024
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Americans over 40 could live extra 5 years if they were all as active as top 25% of population, modeling study suggests
If every American over the age of 40 was as physically active as the top 25% of the population, they could expect to live an extra five years, on average, suggest the findings of a modeling study published online in the British ...
Nov 15, 2024
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Students who use dating apps take more risks with their sexual health, research finds
In May, the WHO raised the alarm over the rise in the incidence of sexually transmitted illnesses (STIs) in many regions of the world, currently running at more than a million new cases per day. Among high-income countries, ...
Nov 15, 2024
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Emerging links between intimate partner violence and women's cardiovascular disease risk
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a global gendered epidemic that inordinately impacts females. Worldwide, 25%–50% of women report abuse in a personal relationship and two out of three victims of IPV are female.
Nov 15, 2024
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Many elite women athletes don't eat enough carbs, which can affect their performance and health
Just as a Formula 1 team wouldn't use shoddy fuel for their cars, elite athletes shouldn't eat poorly as they try to get the best out of themselves.
Nov 15, 2024
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2022 to 2023 saw no change in U.S. infant mortality rate, report reveals
The U.S. infant mortality rate did not change from 2022 to 2023 and was 5.61 per 1,000 live births in 2023, according to the Nov. 14 National Vital Statistics Reports.
Nov 15, 2024
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Yoga, meditation, and mental-health businesses see more demand post-election
At 7:15 a.m. Nov. 6, just hours after Donald Trump was declared the winner of the presidential election, the mood in a Washington Square West yoga studio felt heavy.
Nov 15, 2024
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The nutritional value of vegetables
According to Barbara Intermill, a registered dietitian nutritionist, fresh veggies certainly are best if available…and if they don't lose precious nutrients by overcooking or languishing too long in the fridge. Frozen and ...
Nov 15, 2024
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Drowning risk in Australia: Three in five Japanese students have no understanding of safety flags
Tragically, overseas visitors drowning at Australian beaches has been a regular occurrence in recent years, and as the weather warms up, the risk of more drownings increases. The recently published Surf Life Saving Australia ...
Nov 15, 2024
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Without immediate action, nearly 260 million people in the US predicted to be overweight or obese by 2050
Over the past three decades, there has been a startling increase in the prevalence of obesity across the U.S., at least doubling in adult men and women (aged 25 and older) and older female and male adolescents (aged 15–24 ...
Nov 14, 2024
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Frequent emergency care during pregnancy could signal greater risk for severe maternal morbidity
Frequent hospital visits during pregnancy could be a sign that a pregnant person will encounter life-threatening complications during or after pregnancy, according to a new study led by Boston University School of Public ...
Nov 14, 2024
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Research highlights breast cancer risk for female firefighters
It's well documented that firefighters have significantly higher rates of cancer than the general population, and these elevated rates have been associated with exposures to toxic chemicals on the job. However, most research ...
Nov 14, 2024
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New study sheds light on language development in children with hearing loss
A University of Miami study offers new insights into language development in children with hearing loss, suggesting language learning strategies that may help children with cochlear implants—surgically implanted hearing ...
Nov 14, 2024
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Breaking every hour of sedentary time with ten minutes of light exercise can significantly reduces blood pressure
Time spent sedentary beyond six hours per day during growth from childhood through young adulthood may cause an excess increase of 4 mmHg in systolic blood pressure, a new study shows. Continuously engaging in light physical ...
Nov 14, 2024
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Five common drugs you should avoid using while breastfeeding
Around 92% of people living in the UK have used at least one over-the-counter drug in the past year. While these drugs make it possible to manage symptoms that don't otherwise require a prescription—such as painkillers ...
Nov 14, 2024
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What causes the itch in mosquito bites? And why do some people get such a bad reaction?
Are you one of these people who loathes spending time outdoors at dusk as the weather warms and mosquitoes start biting?
Nov 14, 2024
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E. coli cases climb to 104 in McDonald's outbreak tied to slivered onions
At least 104 people have been sickened, with 34 hospitalized, in an outbreak of E. coli food poisoning tied to onions served on McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers, federal health officials said Wednesday.
Nov 14, 2024
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Lack of sleep regulations for licensed child-care providers puts children's health at risk
In 2023, more than half of Canadian children (up to five years old) were in child care and more than 25% of young children were on a wait list. Many children are in child care for several hours per day and multiple days per ...
Nov 14, 2024
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Survey finds many Americans apply misguided and counterproductive advice to combat holiday weight gain
For those striving to maintain a healthy lifestyle, holiday celebrations can feel like a minefield of dietary pitfalls, bound to derail the progress you've made through diet and exercise the rest of the year. In fact, a new ...
Nov 14, 2024
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State office buildings briefly close after legionella bacteria discovery in Baltimore
A discovery of legionella bacteria last week prompted the brief closure of three Maryland state office buildings in Baltimore, forcing employees to work from home, according to a spokesperson for the Maryland Department of ...
Nov 14, 2024
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Updated first aid guidelines enhance care for opioid overdose, bleeding, other emergencies
The American Heart Association and the American Red Cross have released the "2024 Guidelines for First Aid," which provide critical updates that equip first aid responders with the latest evidence-based practices to effectively ...
Nov 14, 2024
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Two in five hospitalizations from injury in Australia are from falls
Falls, transport, assault and accidental poisoning are among the leading external causes of injury hospitalizations and deaths in Australia, according to new data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
Nov 14, 2024
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When sun protection begets malnutrition: Vitamin D deficiency in Japanese women
Vitamin D, an essential nutrient, is naturally produced through sun exposure and certain foods. However, excessive sunburn prevention measures are causing a severe problem of vitamin D deficiency, particularly among young ...
Nov 14, 2024
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Medical King recalls 222,000 adult bed assistance rails after one reported death
About 222,000 adult bed assistance rails are under recall due to entrapment and asphyxia hazards, following one death in a residential care facility.
Nov 14, 2024
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