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Many treatments help chronic back pain, but only in the short term
A large-scale analysis by an international research team, led by Bochum University of Applied Sciences, shows that nonsurgical treatments such as massage, exercise therapy or acupuncture for chronic back pain can alleviate ...
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Why does our mind wander? New study taps into the tricks of staying on task
You're sitting at your desk, writing a short story. You remain focused, but after several hours, you still can't see how to end it. So you go for a run, allowing your thoughts to run with you. Instead of stumbling on a rock, ...
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AI can be a personal trainer in your pocket—but is it safe?
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the fitness industry: People can now ask chatbots to write marathon plans, build gym programs and even adjust workouts based on sleep or heart rate data.
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Researchers to teens: Get to bed—it's good for your blood sugar
If you're 18, getting a bit more sleep could matter more than you think. New research from the University of Copenhagen and COPSAC shows that even in healthy young people, longer nights of sleep are linked to more stable ...
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Running on a treadmill is easier than running outside. Does that matter?
You hop on the treadmill, set your pace and easily knock out a couple of kilometers (about 1.2 miles). Then, a few days later, you head outside to run the same distance. You try to keep the same speed you did at the gym, ...
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When back pain won't quit: A large clinical trial points to the power of self-management
Almost everyone will deal with back pain at some point in their lives. Most recover quickly—but for about 20% of people, acute pain becomes a chronic condition that interferes with daily life and keeps them out of the workforce.
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New research challenges beliefs about 'safe' times to be in the sun
A QIMR Berghofer study has revealed that short periods outdoors during hours of low sunlight can cause skin damage and contribute to skin cancer risk.
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Higher vitamin A levels linked to better lung function in children and adults with asthma
Higher levels of circulating vitamin A are linked to better lung function in children and adults with asthma, while vitamin D shows similar benefits in adults, including slower biological aging, finds the first study of its ...
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From caffeine to 'healthy' labeling, FDA sets year-end agenda for US food supply
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the food supply issues it seeks to tackle by year's end.
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Q&A: July 4 safety and how everyone keeps all 10 fingers
As America gets ready to celebrate its 250th anniversary on July 4, festivities are expected to be bigger and brighter, with more fireworks lighting up the sky. But excitement surrounding this milestone also brings increased ...
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Not all green space is equal: New framework highlights overlooked ecological factors in nature prescribing
A new study led by Swansea University argues that the health benefits of nature-based health care may depend not only on access to green space, but also on the biodiversity and ecological quality of the environments involved.
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Don't let summer allergies cloud a sunny forecast
Summertime can bring a host of triggers for those with allergies and asthma. People often focus on spring and fall allergies, but summer allergies can take a toll on those affected. By learning more about seasonal allergies, ...
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Growing evidence shows sugar substitutes disrupt gut health and metabolism
Since the first introduction of saccharin, an array of artificial and other non-nutritive (i.e., low-calorie or calorie-free) sweeteners have become ubiquitous in the U.S. food supply. However, a growing body of research ...
Jun 30, 2026
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Food noise: Why thoughts about eating aren't always something to be feared
When you're hungry, it's normal to find yourself thinking about what you're going to eat next.
Jun 30, 2026
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Nutrition apps can help build healthy habits. For some users, their gaming features carry risks
Green means go, red means stop. Trophies or confetti come with good performance, and people who fall behind get nudged to do better.
Jun 30, 2026
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Growing scientific evidence links e-cigarette chemicals to heart health risks
Is vaping bad for my health? As people who use e-cigarettes and their loved ones pose questions like this, growing scientific evidence shows that the answer is yes. Research studies show that several chemicals found in e-cigarettes ...
Jun 30, 2026
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Healthy 4th of July cookout tips that still bring the sizzle
Celebrating Independence Day with an old-fashioned cookout is as American as apple pie. Unfortunately, the traditional Fourth of July menu wasn't cooked up with nutrition as a priority.
Jun 30, 2026
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Telehealth navigator program improves blood pressure control among Black patients at federally qualified health centers
A new study led by researchers at Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute, with researchers from Boston University and Boston Medical Center, shows that a telehealth navigator program can significantly improve blood pressure ...
Jun 30, 2026
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Scalable mindfulness model can help treat chronic low back pain
Low back pain affects over 600 million people and is the single leading cause of disability worldwide. New research from Boston Medical Center (BMC), the largest essential hospital in New England, suggests that the Optimizing ...
Jun 29, 2026
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Study reveals how early-life cellular process helps shape lifelong immune health
Researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have uncovered a critical link between the immune system in early life and its function in adulthood. The study, published in Science Immunology, identifies a new role for ...
Jun 29, 2026
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Daily step count of remote workers associated with lower stress and better work performance
A study by researchers at the University of Tsukuba published in the American Journal of Health Promotion found that higher daily step counts were associated with improved work performance through reduced stress responses ...
Jun 29, 2026
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Avoid intentional screen time for under-twos, research urges
Using screens during the first 1001 days of life can lead to developmental concerns for the next generation, researchers warn.
Jun 29, 2026
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Q&A: Sunscreen safety and essential skin protection tips
Dr. Michael Girardi understood the importance of sunscreen from an early age. When he was a child, his uncle died of melanoma.
Jun 29, 2026
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Healthy but sedentary individuals show early decline in cellular energy production
Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz have found that healthy yet sedentary individuals show a significant, coordinated drop in muscle mitochondrial function that may precede the development of major diseases ...
Jun 29, 2026
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