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health
The information vacuum around allergies and asthma in Asian American children
At our allergy clinic a couple of years ago, we saw a 9-month-old Filipino boy whose skin was completely blanketed with eczema. Pus seeped from...
statnews.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
How to Finally Get Clear Skin, No Matter Your Skin Type
Many people want clear skin, but it isn't always genetic. Some time s, it's thanks to a good skincare routine. Research has shown that maintaining...
health.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
What Are the 4 Stages of the Hair Growth Cycle?
Your hair grows in a cycle of four stages or phases. The stages are anagen (growth stage), catagen (regression stage), telogen (resting stage), and...
verywellhealth.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Sierra Leone declares emergency after confirming 2nd mpox case in 4 days
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Sierra Leone declared a state of emergency Monday after the country reported its second case of mpox in less than four days,...
apnews.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Flu season in Europe: Bosnians excel in hand hygiene, Dutch fall behind
The latest available data shows that washing one's hands needs to be taken more seriously in the Netherlands, especially at a time when the flu...
euronews.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
‘My life’s purpose’: A neuroscientist wants to rewire mental illness treatment and remake the field he loves
DURHAM, N.C. — Kafui Dzirasa wants nothing less than to reengineer the brain’s electrical patterns to treat anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder,...
statnews.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
I’d been trying to explain my invisible illness to doctors for years. Then I saw this photo
“I’m just so weak.” From the summer of 2005 — and for the next 13 years— I battled a disease with no name. It hung from my...
today.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Jonathan Kanter on health care monopolies, and a new MA rule boosts payments
This is the online version of STAT’s email newsletter Health Care Inc, delivered to your inbox every Monday. Sign up here. Hello from San...
statnews.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Brain Oscillations Decode Pain Intensity - Neuroscience News
Optogenetic manipulation of these interneurons demonstrated their ability to modulate pain-related behaviors, solidifying their role in pain...
neurosciencenews.com
- 30+ days ago
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Best time to Take Ashwagandha Based on Your Health Goals, According to Science
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is an evergreen shrub native to Asia, Africa, and Europe and has been a cornerstone of the traditional medicine...
verywellhealth.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Annual U.S. Dementia Cases Projected to Rise to 1 Million by 2060
Around one million Americans may develop some form of dementia every year by 2060, according to a study published on Monday in Nature Medicine. The...
scientificamerican.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Over 6,000 Tubs of a Popular Protein Powder Recalled at the Highest Risk Level
Separate from last week's news about lead and cadmium in some protein powders, the FDA shares another warning about a highly rated brand. Last week,...
thehealthy.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
How to Stop Snoring: 15 Remedies to Try
Many people snore, and in some cases, it causes no issue. However, it can disrupt your sleep or the sleep of those closest to you....
verywellhealth.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Do I Have to Feel Bad About Alcohol Now?
It wasn’t long ago when a daily glass of wine was considered safe, even healthy. The practice could confer onto someone a sense of...
motherjones.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Serious Head Trauma May Awaken Dormant Viruses Inside Your Body
A serious knock to the head may also deliver an insidious blow to the human immune system – a one-two punch that could reawaken dormant viruses...
sciencealert.com
- 30+ days ago
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health / fitness
Indoor Temperatures Affect Cognitive Function in Older Adults
A new study reveals that older adults experience the least attention difficulties when home temperatures remain between 68–75 ˚F (20–24 ˚C)....
neurosciencenews.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Don't Copy Viral Car Mukbangs, Warn Experts
Mimicking viral mukbang videos, where content creators eat in their cars, could make your car a "bacterial breeding ground" and disrupt digestion,...
newsweek.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
A Common Condition Can Double the Risk of Erectile Dysfunction
Two seemingly separate health problems could be more closely linked than previously thought. A new study from Peru shows that a common condition that...
fitbook-magazine.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Brain Connectivity Patterns Link Vascular Disease to Cognitive Decline - Neuroscience News
These findings emphasize the potential of combining neuroimaging and blood biomarkers for early detection and monitoring of dementia. The study...
neurosciencenews.com
- 30+ days ago
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health / fitness
Husband and wife lose 300 pounds together. 1 procedure stopped their overeating
He's a doctor, she's a nurse practitioner. They were struggling with health problems related to their obesity, but found a way to get healthier. It...
today.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Gut bacteria may help dietary fiber fight colorectal cancer, study finds
Dietary fiber is the part of plant foods that we cannot digest, but our gut microbiome can. Fiber is an essential part of a healthy...
medicalnewstoday.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
What Are the Chances of Getting Pregnant on Birth Control?
While birth control is highly effective, no contraceptive method is 100% guaranteed to prevent pregnancy. Each method has a different success rate,...
verywellhealth.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Keto may be best for blood sugar control in the short term
Compared to a Mediterranean diet, a ketogenic (keto) diet produced more immediate beneficial changes in people with type 2 diabetes during a 12-month...
medicalnewstoday.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Do You Have High-Functioning Anxiety? Explore These 9 Signs
Understanding high-functioning anxiety helps you to know its impact on your life. High-functioning anxiety, while not a diagnosable mental health...
psychologytoday.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Not Just Sober-Curious, but Neo-Temperate
How sobriety went from a radical social movement to a tool of self-optimization In 1900, a former schoolteacher named Carrie Nation walked into a bar in...
theatlantic.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Sugar Cravings: Bacteria May Help the Body Make Its Own Ozempic
Scientists may have found a way to help the body naturally produce more of an Ozempic-like hormone, to curb sugar cravings and improve metabolic...
newsweek.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Fecal Transplants May Help People Who Have Diabetes, Gut Issues, Study Says
Monday, Jan. 13, 2025 -- A fecal transplant could help people whose type 1 diabetes has fouled up their digestive system. Swallowing a handful of...
drugs.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Here’s Why Your Feet Smell So Bad—and How to Kick the Stench to the Curb
Discover why your feet smell so bad, from hygiene issues to underlying skin and health conditions, and how to feel fresh again, per experts....
wellandgood.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Our Food is Killing Us
If you’re not a Medium member, this friend link will bypass the paywall. More than 70% of calories consumed by the average American, including children,...
medium.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Almost Half of Americans Over 55 Face Dementia Risk
New research finds that the life time risk of dementia after age 55 in Americans is 42%, significantly higher than previous estimates. Women face a...
neurosciencenews.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Missouri senator renews push to ban shackling of pregnant people in city and county jails
A bill would outlaw the use of restraints in the third trimester, during labor and for the first 48 hours postpartum “except in extraordinary...
19thnews.org
- 30+ days ago
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health
How to Get a Hold on Your Prostate Health
Prostate cancer remains a significant health concern for Black men, and understanding the intricacies of detection, treatment, and participation in...
blackdoctor.org
- 30+ days ago
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health
Eli Lilly acquires cancer program from Scorpion Therapeutics in $ 2.5B deal
SAN FRANCISCO — Eli Lilly said Monday it would acquire a cancer program from startup Scorpion Therapeutics in a deal worth up to $ 2.5 billion, as the...
statnews.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
FDA Proposes Updated Recommendations to Help Improve Performance of Pulse Oximeters Across Skin Tones
Pulse oximeters, used to estimate the amount of oxygen in the blood, may be less accurate for Black people....
realhealthmag.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
DHM May Be The Secret to Preventing Alcohol Flush and Hangovers
Some TikTokers swear by a hangover remedy called DHM (dihydromyricetin), a flavonoid found in several plants native to Asia. DHM has been used in...
verywellhealth.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Start the New Year Right: Intentional Acts for Eye & Brain Health, Energy, and Sleep
This content was written in partnership with OmniActive Health Technologies for its “Lutein for Every Age” initiative, a consumer awarenessThe post...
nutritiouslife.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Want to Keep Your Brain Looking Young? Study Finds These Lifestyle, Health Factors Could Be Key
• A new study found that people who have diabetes, stroke, and low physical activity are more likely to have an older-looking brain compared to their...
health.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
8 Creative Ways To Eat Star Fruit
Star fruit (Averrhoa carambola) is native to Malaysia and extensively cultivated in tropical regions worldwide. It has a sweet, tangy flavor but is...
health.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Extended Paxlovid May Help Some People with Long COVID
An up-close look at how patients respond to the drug at different time s and doses adds nuance to a recent finding....
realhealthmag.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
‘This work is not at the fringe’: What it was like to lead the White House Gender Policy Council
Jennifer Klein, head of the first-of-its-kind office, reflects on the wins and the challenges — most notably, the end of federal abortion rights. When...
19thnews.org
- 30+ days ago
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health
What to know about bird flu in Illinois
As the bird flu outbreak grows, egg prices soar and food recalls mount, consumers may worry about that morning omelet and further human spread. The...
axios.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
The gap between living long and living healthy is growing
The United States had the greatest chronic disease burden of all WHO members, and a healthy years-lifespan gap of 12.4 years, researchers reported. There was a 9.6...
washingtonpost.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
5 Years of COVID: What We've Learned and What's Still Unclear
It’s been five years since the COVID-19 pandemic began—and a lot has changed. From early in the pandemic until now, COVID went from...
verywellhealth.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Drug consumption facilities: they’ve been around since 1986 and now Scotland has one – but do they work?
It has taken more than ten years of wrangling, but the UK’s first legal drug-consumption facility has finally opened in Glasgow. These facilities...
theconversation.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Is one drink a day OK? Here's what to consider
On the heels of the surgeon general's warning about the cancer risks of alcohol, there's a growing consensus that less is better. But this doesn't...
npr.org
- 30+ days ago
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health
The flu surge that ruined a lot of holidays is still straining Twin Cities hospitals
It wasn't just your imagination: A lot of people really were sick over the holidays, and we finally have numbers to prove it. The big...
axios.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Pharmalittle: We're reading about J&J and GSK deals, a departing FDA official, and more
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to another working week. We hope the weekend respite was relaxing and invigorating, because that familiar routine...
statnews.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Is it seasonal influenza or bird flu? Here's how to tell
Last month, researchers published a report in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) detailing how a 13-year-old in Canada fought for her life after...
salon.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Millions of Americans Are Tired All The time . These 2 Factors Could Be Why.
Feeling drained and lethargic is common: A 2022 national survey found that 13.5 percent of US adults said they felt "very tired" or "exhausted" most...
sciencealert.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Study finds deep-brain stimulation shifts people out of negative ‘cycles’ of mental illness
While a flexible body may be helpful for physical health, a flexible brain — or the ability to break out of cycles of negative thoughts, behaviors...
minnpost.com
- 30+ days ago
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