The national obesity campaign launched by the U.K. government to improve health and protect the NHS during the COVID-19 pandemic was "unproductive," "ineffective," "irresponsible" and could have led to "fat-shaming."
Oct 13, 2022
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As a new school year starts for teenagers, sleep health researchers are shining a light on some of the most common myths held by parents and caregivers about their teens' sleep. A new study by investigators from Brigham and ...
Sep 28, 2022
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Two doses of psilocybin, a compound found in psychedelic mushrooms, reduces heavy drinking by 83% on average among heavy drinkers when combined with psychotherapy, a new study shows. Led by researchers at NYU Grossman School ...
Aug 24, 2022
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The different composition of gut microbiota helps explain the different patterns of alcohol consumption between individuals, according to the results of a research team led by the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM).
Jul 26, 2022
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It is important to know whether patients have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) or alcohol-related liver disease (ALD), as this distinction plays a key role in treatment and prognosis but cannot be reliably determined ...
Jul 5, 2022
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Excessive alcohol consumption can harm the liver, causing a range of conditions from relatively minor liver damage to serious problems such as cirrhosis and liver cancer—all of which fall under the umbrella of alcohol-associated ...
May 23, 2022
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A new toolkit that provides data on alcohol-related harm and licensed premises helps new liquor license applications be considered within their local health context, a UNSW alcohol policy researcher says.
May 17, 2022
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Nearly half of all dementia cases in the U.S. may be linked to a dozen modifiable risk factors—most notably high blood pressure, obesity and physical inactivity, according to new research. The findings suggest a large portion ...
Mar 6, 2022
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Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. The pancreas is a long, flat gland that sits tucked behind the stomach in the upper abdomen. The pancreas produces enzymes that help digestion and hormones that help regulate ...
Feb 24, 2022
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Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, a long, flat gland that lies horizontally behind your stomach. The pancreas produces enzymes for digestion and hormones that regulate the way your body processes sugar.
Feb 11, 2022
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