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Positive mindset about aging in over-60s linked to better recovery after a fall
There is a strong association between an older person's view of how they are aging and how well they will physically recover after a fall.
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Household mold linked to 1 in 4 hypersensitivity pneumonitis cases
Mold thrives where moisture lingers. Spores can flourish after floods, heavy rains, or the unseen drip of a leaky pipe, turning bathrooms, bedrooms, and air-conditioning units into fungal incubators. Behind drywall, around ...
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Social media fad of nighttime mouth taping to treat mouth breathing may pose serious risks
An evaluation of 10 previously published studies suggests that a recent fad of taping one's mouth shut while sleeping to prevent mouth breathing may have little benefit and could pose serious asphyxiation risks. Dr. Brian ...
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Vitamin D supplements help slow telomere shortening linked to biological aging
Results from the VITAL randomized controlled trial reveal that vitamin D supplementation helps maintain telomeres, protective caps at the ends of chromosomes that shorten during aging and are linked to the development of ...
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Effects of blood pressure management on cardiovascular health vary across education levels
The effects of intensive blood pressure management on rates of cardiovascular events and death vary substantially across individuals' levels of educational attainment, according to a new study by researchers at the University ...
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Urban areas in Missouri have higher rates of high-dose opioid prescriptions, study finds
Researchers from the University of Missouri School of Medicine have shed light on which populations are more likely to be prescribed a high dose of opioid medication. This increases their risk of developing opioid use disorder.
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Study highlights disparities in access to advanced life support
Use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) continues to rise, but this advanced form of life support is often not provided to patients equitably. Now, new research published at the ATS 2025 International Conference ...
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Emotional well-being. Fall prevention. Chair yoga has a lot to offer people of all ages
Marian Rivman is pushing 80. Harriet Luria is a proud 83. In this trio, Carol Leister is the baby at 62. Together, they have decades of experience with yoga. Only now, it involves a chair.
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Nebraska first state to ban soda, energy drinks from SNAP program
Nebraska is the first state to get federal approval to ban the purchase of soda and energy drinks under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps.
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Global childhood wasting not slowing sufficiently
Too many children around the world are still malnourished and too few countries are on track to address the problem that has a life-long impact on a person.
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Florida-grown cucumbers behind salmonella outbreak, CDC warns
Health officials are investigating a salmonella outbreak tied to cucumbers grown in Florida.
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For traumatic brain injury caregivers, a mobile health intervention that may improve quality of life
Individuals who sustain a traumatic brain injury experience a range of cognitive and motor function impairments that necessitate supportive care at home.
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What's the difference between skim milk and light milk?
If you're browsing the supermarket fridge for reduced-fat milk, it's easy to be confused by the many different types.
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Housing, nutrition in peril as Trump pulls back Medicaid social services
During his first administration, President Donald Trump's top health officials gave North Carolina permission to use Medicaid money for social services not traditionally covered by health insurance. It was a first-in-the-nation ...
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Students often overestimate how much alcohol their peers drink—study shows how to reduce risk
Growing up in a close-knit community in Ghana, Joshua Awua saw firsthand how strong social bonds could also bring pressure to fit in—especially when it came to alcohol.
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Hydrate. Make lists. Leave yourself time. And other tips for reducing holiday travel stress
Travel can be stressful in the best of times. Now add in the high-level anxiety that seems to be baked into every holiday season and it's clear that travelers could use some help calming frazzled nerves.
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Study suggests engaging in social activities may prolong life
A study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society indicates that social engagement may help older individuals live longer.
May 21, 2025
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Adolescent health is at a tipping point, global analysis suggests
By 2030, there will still be over 1 billion of the world's adolescents (aged 10–24 years) living in countries where preventable and treatable health problems like HIV/AIDS, early pregnancy, unsafe sex, depression, poor ...
May 20, 2025
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Markers in blood and urine may reveal how much ultra-processed food we are eating
Molecules in blood and urine may reveal how much energy a person consumes from ultra-processed foods, a key step to understanding the impact of the products that make up nearly 60% of the American diet, a new study finds.
May 20, 2025
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Depression linked to physical pain years later
Middle-aged and older adults who experience pain are more likely to have had worsening symptoms of depression up to eight years before the pain began, according to a new study by UCL researchers.
May 20, 2025
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Humans rely on 'safe senses' to avoid catching illness from others
If you're sharing close quarters with someone during flu season, how would you know they are sick, even in cases where they may not know themselves?
May 20, 2025
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Older adults eating four daily servings of ultra-processed food face 10% higher depression risk
Older Australians who eat a diet high in ultra-processed foods have an increased risk of depression, new research has found.
May 20, 2025
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Natural compound found in rice and coffee may help relax heart arteries
Sudden narrowing of the coronary arteries—called coronary artery spasms—can lead to chest pain (angina), heart attacks, and other serious heart problems. Now, a research group has discovered that ferulic acid, a natural ...
May 20, 2025
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The DIY guide to checking how well you're aging
A few years ago, a social media trend challenged people to see if they could stand up from the floor without using their hands. Now, it's all about how long you can balance on one leg while brushing your teeth. These quirky ...
May 20, 2025
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Publix recalls baby food over possible lead contamination
Publix is recalling one of its popular GreenWise baby food pouches because it may contain lead, the company said this week.
May 20, 2025
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