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Beyond BMI: Waist size can show who is most at risk from air pollution
Ultrafine particulate air pollution floats through the air like a miasma, leaving heart disease, dementia and asthma in its wake. But ultrafine pollution doesn't affect everyone equally. Researchers from the University of ...
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Cultural adaptation strengthens cardiovascular disease and diabetes prevention strategies in Latin America
A study of employees at organizations connected to the Ecuadorian Social Security Institute (IESS) demonstrates why cultural adaptation of this type of intervention must consider a population's real living and working conditions ...
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Warming climate can put women at greater risk of violence
Unusually warm periods may be linked to an increased risk of intimate partner violence against women, according to a new IIASA-led study covering 31 countries in sub-Saharan Africa. The findings highlight how rising temperatures ...
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Potential new TB vaccines could save millions of lives: Gavi
New tuberculosis vaccines expected to become available from 2029 could save more than 7 million lives over a decade, Gavi said Monday, but only if sufficient supply is ensured for the countries most in need.
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When a tick bite no longer means a trip to the emergency room
In 2021, Nova Scotia began allowing pharmacists to prescribe preventive treatment for Lyme disease after high-risk tick bites. Researchers found that emergency department visits for tick bites dropped by roughly 50% after ...
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Young military veterans have higher 'forever chemical' levels than non-veterans
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often called forever chemicals because of their long-lasting presence in humans and the environment, are commonly found in consumer and industrial products. When Brown University ...
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University students are less physically active and more sedentary than older adults in their 70s, study finds
Researchers at the Centre for Sleep and Cognition at the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (NUS Medicine) have found that, on average, university students are significantly less physically active and more sedentary than ...
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Drug decriminalization in BC reduced police encounters for drug possession, with no changes in drug-related deaths
British Columbia's drug decriminalization policy was associated with a substantial decrease in police encounters for drug possession, while neither decriminalization nor the subsequent partial recriminalization was associated ...
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New analysis points to low overdiagnosis in breast cancer screening
When women take part in breast cancer screening, they are informed that screening may detect cancers that would never have caused symptoms or problems during their lifetime. This is known as overdiagnosis.
Sep 13, 2026
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Want to lower your risk of dementia? It doesn't involve a blood test
New blood tests that might predict Alzheimer's years before symptoms begin may sound tantalizing for people who worry about later-in-life dementia. But doctors say they aren't quite ready yet—and besides, you don't need a ...
Sep 13, 2026
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Third measles death recorded in US in 2026
A 40-year-old woman in Pennsylvania has died of measles, authorities said Sunday, bringing this year's death toll from the highly contagious, preventable disease to three amid declining vaccination rates.
Sep 13, 2026
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Cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic disease risk factors can be identified in kids as young as eight
Risk factors for cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic disease, a condition comprising heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes and obesity, can be identified in children as young as 8, UTHealth Houston researchers found.
Sep 11, 2026
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How you feel about fast-food brands can predict overall diet quality
A fondness for well-known fast-food and sugar-sweetened beverage brands may be a strong warning sign of a poor overall diet, even among those who rate these brands as unhealthy, a new study suggests.
Sep 11, 2026
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Trends reported in vaccination coverage for adolescents for 2025
Diphtheria toxoid and acellular pertussis (Tdap) and quadrivalent meningococcal conjugate (MenACWY) vaccination coverage for adolescents remained around 90% in 2025, and human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination did not increase ...
Sep 11, 2026
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Why 'slow jogging' is the perfect fitness trend for people who want to get into exercise
Avid runners often chase speed, whether improving their 5K or shaving seconds off their marathon time to nail a personal best. The idea that exercise should involve pushing further, harder or faster has long been embedded ...
Sep 11, 2026
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Remote work increases sleep and reduces physical activity—sedentary behavior can increase by 45 minutes
According to a Finnish study, people sleep slightly longer when they work from home. However, they also sit more and are less physically active than on days when they work in the office. The findings are published in the ...
Sep 11, 2026
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Breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screening rates significantly lower for millions of U.S. adults with disabilities
Missing routine cancer screening tests can lead to critical delays in diagnosis and treatment. A new study by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows that millions of U.S. adults with disabilities who are eligible ...
Sep 11, 2026
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Experts recommend systematic screening of children for type 1 diabetes
An international team of experts has issued specific recommendations for population-wide screening of children for type 1 diabetes. The consensus paper, published in the journal Diabetologia, sets out when children should ...
Sep 11, 2026
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Researchers reflect on longterm health impacts of 9/11
The 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks is a reminder that the horrific events of that day continue to be felt a quarter-century later. While 2,753 people perished in the initial attacks on the World Trade Center, hundreds ...
Sep 11, 2026
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Educational campaigns could shift views on menthol cigarette and flavored cigar bans
Four in five Black adults mistakenly believed that proposed bans on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars would have targeted smokers rather than the makers and sellers of these products.
Sep 11, 2026
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Weight‑loss campaigns aimed at First Nations women look like drug marketing in disguise
If you've scrolled through social media or watched TV, you've probably seen campaigns featuring women describing how difficult weight loss can be. They say you've probably "tried everything." Then, viewers are encouraged ...
Sep 11, 2026
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Africa's top health body warns Congo's Ebola outbreak is rapidly spreading beyond epicenter
The fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record in eastern Congo is rapidly spreading beyond its epicenter, Africa's top health body said Thursday.
Sep 11, 2026
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Sewers reveal signs of chlamydia near college campus with few reported cases
A city's sewers say a lot about its residents. Sick people often shed pathogens in their waste, adding traceable amounts of bacteria and viruses to wastewater. Testing that wastewater offers a simple, low-cost way to monitor ...
Sep 10, 2026
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Physical activity may protect older adults from hearing loss
Researchers from the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (COMD) have partnered with faculty from across the Arnold School and USC to complete a study investigating the connections among physical function, blood ...
Sep 10, 2026
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Analysis identifies sharply different health risks among medicinal, recreational and dual cannabis users
With recreational cannabis now legal in 24 states, including Delaware, the number of users is rising. But not all cannabis users look alike or face the same health concerns. Most published research compares cannabis users ...
Sep 10, 2026
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