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Can this thumb test tell if you are at increased risk of a hidden aortic aneurysm?
All the parts of our bodies share an inherent connectivity. This goes much further than "the foot bone's connected to the … leg bone." For instance, both hands and feet are connected to a constantly flowing bloodstream, ...
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Healthy teeth are wondrous and priceless: Dentist explains why and how best to protect them
At an auction in England in 2011, one of John Lennon's teeth sold for just over US$31,000.
May 4, 2024
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People with gas and propane stoves breathe more unhealthy nitrogen dioxide, study finds
A study of air pollution in U.S. homes found that households with gas or propane stoves regularly breathe unhealthy levels of nitrogen dioxide.
May 3, 2024
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Study challenges one-size-fits-all approach to vitamin D supplementation guidelines
A recent study from Trinity College Dublin scientists, sheds light on the complexities of achieving optimal vitamin D status across diverse populations. Despite substantial research on the determinants of vitamin D, levels ...
May 3, 2024
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Pilot program improves well-being of families during advanced care planning
Children with life-limiting rare diseases and their caregivers face tremendous stress and anxiety about the heart-breaking decisions before them. A new intervention—designed at Children's National Hospital to support the ...
May 3, 2024
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New study shows NHS digital weight management program is effective at achieving clinically meaningful weight loss
The success of a national weight management program has been highlighted in a study in the journal Obesity. The 12-week NHS Digital Weight Management Program gives diet, exercise and lifestyle advice via a phone app or online, ...
May 3, 2024
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'Get this done', WHO chief urges pandemic accord talks
The WHO chief on Friday begged countries negotiating a global agreement on handling future pandemics to "get this done", as they prepare for one final week of last-ditch talks.
May 3, 2024
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Study in women shows significant link between regular exercise during middle-age and physical health in later life
Consistent adherence to physical activity guidelines throughout middle-age is associated with a higher health-related quality of life in women, according to a study published May 2 in the open-access journal PLOS Medicine ...
May 2, 2024
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Analysis of flour and rice shows high levels of harmful fungal toxins
By analyzing samples of flour and rice stored in homes in Ribeirão Preto, in the interior of the state of São Paulo (Brazil), researchers from the University of São Paulo (USP) found the presence of high levels of fungal ...
May 2, 2024
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Clinical trial shows liver patients see benefits after going meatless for one meal
Just one meal without meat can lower levels of harmful ammonia in people with advanced liver disease, researchers from Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Medicine and Richmond VA Medical Center report.
May 2, 2024
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Should you be worried about bird flu in your milk? Food safety expert explains the dangers of consuming raw dairy
Texas health officials last month confirmed a case of bird flu in a person. Now, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reported that it has found evidence of the virus in commercially sold milk.
May 2, 2024
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Fatigue, weakness and pelvic pain: Vascular problems are different for women
Feeling more tired than usual? Experiencing pelvic pain? It could be a problem with your arteries and veins.
May 2, 2024
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More efficient ways to monitor patient vital signs developed in NHS hospitals
Investigators have published the findings of a four-year study looking at how often hospital patients should have their vital signs monitored by staff.
May 2, 2024
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How much time should you spend sitting versus standing? New research reveals the perfect mix for optimal health
People have a pretty intuitive sense of what is healthy—standing is better than sitting, exercise is great for overall health and getting good sleep is imperative.
May 2, 2024
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Most caregivers are ill-prepared for their own hospitalization
Caring for a loved one with dementia can be incredibly challenging, especially for spouses who often take on the role of primary caregiver. When these caregivers themselves are hospitalized, they undergo stress and their ...
May 2, 2024
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Non-white pedestrians more often end up in the ER for vehicle-related injuries, report shows
Pedestrians who are not white ended up in the emergency room for traffic-related injuries at higher rates than white people, according to a new federal report published Thursday.
May 2, 2024
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Alarming decline in children's health and well-being predated pandemic, research reveals
The COVID pandemic affected several aspects of children's health and well-being. The number of children referred to specialist mental health teams in England has soared by more than 50% in just three years, for example. But ...
May 2, 2024
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Government data shows US maternal deaths declined in 2022
The number of American women who died at or soon after childbirth declined significantly in 2022, the latest government data shows, but the rate is still higher than pre-pandemic levels.
May 2, 2024
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Florida county will be one of the first in the nation to dispatch a drone that responds to 911 calls
On May 1, Manatee County was set to launch a new pilot program that uses a drone to deliver a defibrillator, a tourniquet, or naloxone—an opioid-overdose antidote—to emergency scenes. The program is meant to reduce response ...
May 2, 2024
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