Health
Meat alternatives can lower your cholesterol, study finds
Substituting meat with plant-based meat alternatives lowers "bad" cholesterol, according to new research from the University of Warwick.
Mar 8, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Physically demanding work tied to higher male fertility, study suggests
A new study from researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, suggests that men who regularly lift heavy objects at work have higher sperm counts. The study, ...
Feb 22, 2023
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Health
Q&A: Food scientist explains the health benefits of chocolate
As Valentine's Day approaches, the mind naturally turns to love—and chocolate. To learn more about chocolate and its effects on us, we spoke with Joshua Lambert, professor of food science at Penn State. Lambert's research ...
Feb 13, 2023
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Pediatrics
Early tastings of solid food found to shorten breastfeeding
The earlier infants begin to taste small samples of solid food, the earlier they eat more food and stop breastfeeding. This is shown in a new study from Uppsala University and Sophiahemmet University, in which the mothers ...
Jan 18, 2023
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Research backs benefits of making exercise a priority
As the ball drops on the new year, exercise often tops the list of people's resolutions. According to Zhen Yan, whose research highlights the benefits of exercise in improving health and preventing disease, science supports ...
Dec 16, 2022
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Genetics
Green tea extract may harm liver in people with certain genetic variations
Long-term use of high-dose green tea extract may provide some protection against cancer, cardiovascular disease, obesity and type 2 diabetes, but it also may create liver damage in a small minority of the population.
Dec 1, 2022
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Medications
Type 2 diabetes drug cost-effective for cardiovascular and kidney benefits, finds Australian study
Medication that helps reduce a person's risk of developing cardiovascular and kidney disease is a cost-effective option to treat Australia's entire population of people with type 2 diabetes, a new study has found.
Dec 1, 2022
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Health
Mothers' activity levels may depend on number and ages of children
Less than half of mothers meet the recommended levels of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity—and mothers of younger children manage to do the least, Cambridge and Southampton researchers have found.
Nov 16, 2022
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Cardiology
Short bursts of vigorous activity linked with increased longevity
Two-minute bursts of vigorous activity totaling 15 minutes a week are associated with a reduced risk of death, according to research published today in European Heart Journal.
Oct 28, 2022
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Cardiology
USPSTF still says individualize decision for diet, exercise counseling
The U.S Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that clinicians individualize the decision to offer counseling interventions for healthy diet and physical activity to their patients without cardiovascular disease ...
Jul 26, 2022
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