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·September 24, 2022·6 min read

Monkeypox Linked to Neurological Complications in Some Patients

2-3% of patients with Monkeypox experience seizures and encephalitis, a new study reports. Researchers say almost half of people with Monkeypox infection also report mental health problems, including depression and anxiety, and other neurological symptoms like headaches as a result of the infection.

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·September 23, 2022·4 min read

Strong Link Between Gut Bacteria and Metabolites

Study reveals a strong connection between certain bacteria residing in the gut and metabolites, small molecules found in the blood.

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·September 22, 2022·6 min read

How Does What We Eat Affect Our Healthspan and Longevity? It’s a Complex Dynamic System

Study sheds new light on how normal variations in dietary patterns affect human aging, longevity, and overall health.

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·September 21, 2022·6 min read

Common Alzheimer’s Gene Variant Linked to COVID Mortality

Mice with the Alzheimer's disease-associated APOE4 and the APOE2 genes were more likely to die from COVID-19 than those with the APOE3 gene. Those with APOE4 and APOE2 genes had more virus replication in the lungs, higher inflammation, and increased tissue damage following coronavirus infection.

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·September 20, 2022·5 min read

Globally, Diets Are Not Much Healthier Today Than They Were Thirty Years Ago

While the incorporation of healthier legumes and fruits into diets improved over time, dietary quality was offset by the consumption of unhealthy components, such as processed meats and sugar-sweetened drinks.

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·September 20, 2022·4 min read

‘Night Owls’ Could Have Greater Risk of Type 2 Diabetes and Heart Disease Than Those Who Are ‘Early Birds’

Early birds use more fat for energy during both rest and exercise than night owls. Those who wake early are also more insulin sensitive, while those who stay up late are more insulin resistant, meaning they require more insulin to lower blood glucose levels and are more prone to consuming carbohydrates as an energy source over fats.

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·September 19, 2022·4 min read

Teen Alcohol Misuse Is a Driver of Poorer Health and Dissatisfaction in Midlife

Teenagers with problematic alcohol use are more likely to experience poorer health and worse life satisfaction during their mid-thirties.

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·September 1, 2022·6 min read

Scientists Use ‘Sleep Age’ to Infer Long-Term Health

Sleep age, a projected age that correlates to a person's sleep health, may be a predictor of overall health and mortality risk.

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·August 30, 2022·2 min read

Surrounded by Sick Coworkers? Your Body Is Preparing for Battle

Our brains obtain information from sick people, eliciting changes in our physiology and immune response. Observing images of ill people triggers activation of the immune system.

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·August 29, 2022·3 min read

Drinking Black Tea May Be Associated With Lower Mortality Risk

Drinking two or more cups of black tea per day moderately reduces mortality risk, researchers report.

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·August 9, 2022·5 min read

A Hard Pill to Swallow: Daily Multivitamin May Be an Unnecessary Habit

Researchers say, for the majority of people, taking daily multivitamins does little to prevent diseases or extend lifespan.

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·August 8, 2022·10 min read

Fatigue and Headache Among Top Lingering Symptoms Months After COVID

Fatigue and headaches top the list of common lingering symptoms four months after COVID infection, with muscle aches, changes in sense of taste and smell, cough, and congestion following close behind.

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