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World-first regulations to combat sedentary behavior among children in China show global promise
Pioneering measures to tackle sedentary behavior among children in China have proved effective, according to new research.
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
A rural Ugandan community is a hot spot for sickle cell disease. But one patient gives hope
Barbara Nabulo was one of three girls in her family. But when a sister died, her mother wailed at the funeral that she was left with just one and a half daughters.
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Pandemic talks extended as deadline passes
Countries trying to strike a landmark global agreement on handling future pandemics decided to keep negotiating for another fortnight after their deadline passed on Friday.
May 11, 2024
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Study reveals need to review temperature control measures in hospitals to manage Legionella
New work has disclosed significant findings on the survival of the Legionella pneumophila bacterium in hospital water systems. Recently published in the journal Science of The Total Environment, the study suggests adjustments ...
May 10, 2024
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Research team introduces new tool to boost battle against childhood undernutrition
A new tool developed at the University of Virginia School of Medicine is expected to help doctors and scientists better understand and overcome childhood undernutrition that contributes to almost half of all deaths of children ...
May 10, 2024
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Study finds poor muscle health is common in people living with obesity, increases risk of early death
New research being presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12–15 May) has found that poor muscle health is associated with a higher risk of an early death in people living with obesity.
May 10, 2024
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Panera Bread is phasing out its 'Charged Lemonade' drinks—why consuming too much caffeine can be dangerous
Panera Bread announced May 8 that it's phasing out its highly caffeinated "Charged Lemonade" drinks that have been blamed for the deaths of at least two people.
May 10, 2024
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RFK Jr. says a parasite ate part of his brain. Do parasites actually 'eat' human tissue?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign says a parasitic worm the presidential candidate contracted years ago while traveling outside of the United States ate a portion of his brain, then died.
May 10, 2024
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Q&A: Can pickleball, tennis and other racket sports really help you live longer?
Racket sports such as pickleball—often referred to as America's fastest-growing sport—are clearly having a moment. New pickleball partnerships, leagues and playing courts are springing up everywhere.
May 10, 2024
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Research shows impact of caregiving on parents' employment, health
When it comes to improving the lives of children with genetic conditions, medical research often focuses solely on the children. But there is an equally important population in need of research that a faculty member at the ...
May 10, 2024
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Cancer patients often face medical debt, even with insurance
When cancer strikes, you could easily go into debt, even with health insurance in place, according to a new survey from the American Cancer Society.
May 10, 2024
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Sleep wrinkles are real: Here's how they leave their mark
You wake up, stagger to the bathroom and gaze into the mirror. No, you're not imagining it. You've developed face wrinkles overnight. They're sleep wrinkles.
May 10, 2024
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Children in Utah develop E. coli illness from playing around lawn sprinklers
Happily jumping around lawn sprinklers or playing with garden hoses on a hot summer day: An idyllic childhood scene.
May 10, 2024
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Sex headaches: A pain in the neck or something more sinister?
The last thing anyone wants is for sex to be a headache. For some people, though, an increase in sexual excitement can be a real pain in the neck.
May 10, 2024
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How to find more information about a drug that your doctor prescribed
You've just been given a prescription for a new drug from your doctor. Your doctor told you why she was prescribing the medication, gave you its name and some information about common side-effects. Your pharmacist is also ...
May 10, 2024
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Outdoor workers face skin cancer danger
Steve Murray, 68, has spent a lot of time out in the sun, at work and at play.
May 10, 2024
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Five things to know about bird flu
As a new virus takes center stage at the heart of a global outbreak, it's easy to get flashbacks of March 2020.
May 10, 2024
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Pandemic agreement talks near end with deal elusive
Last-ditch talks aimed at striking a landmark global agreement on handling future pandemics went into the final hours on Friday with the chances of finalizing a deal looking increasingly unlikely.
May 10, 2024
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Navy Growler jet noise over Washington state's Whidbey Island could impact 74,000 people's health
Bob Wilbur thought he'd found a retirement home that would be a place of peace. Nestled against Admiralty Bay on the western edge of Whidbey Island, the three-story house is surrounded by trees and shoreline. It offers the ...
May 9, 2024
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What makes a public health campaign successful?
The highest performing countries across public health outcomes share many drivers that contribute to their success. That's the conclusion of a study published May 9 in the open-access journal PLOS Global Public Health by ...
May 9, 2024
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