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·September 8, 2023·6 min read

Big Tobacco’s Legacy: Pushing Hyperpalatable Foods in America

Food brands owned by tobacco companies have actively disseminated hyperpalatable foods, loaded with salts, fats, and sugars, to American consumers. Researchers say these foods provide an enhanced eating experience that's hard to resist.

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·August 27, 2023·5 min read

UK’s First Womb Transplant Offers Hope for Childless Women

For the first time in the UK, a woman born without a functioning womb has new hope for carrying her own child thanks to a groundbreaking womb transplant. The procedure was led by a team from Imperial College London and Oxford University Hospitals.

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·July 17, 2023·5 min read

AI Fast-Tracks Disease Risk Predictions

Researchers developed AI software that rapidly analyzes bone density scans to predict a person's future risk of health conditions, such as heart attacks, stroke, falls, fractures, and dementia.

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·June 20, 2023·5 min read

Social Isolation’s Health Implications: Unmasking the Mortality Risks of Loneliness

A comprehensive study underscores the alarming link between social isolation, loneliness, and heightened mortality risks. The meta-analysis, involving over two million participants, found a significant increase in all-cause mortality rates for socially isolated and lonely individuals.

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·June 13, 2023·5 min read

Medi-Mojis: Emojis Are A Game-Changer in Patient-Physician Communication

Emoji could revolutionize health care communication. These universally appealing and accessible symbols can bypass barriers of language, education, and age, offering an intuitive language system for patient-provider interaction.

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·June 8, 2023·7 min read

Jiving into Joy: Dance Sessions Elevate Health and Well-being in 85+ Age Group

Regular dance sessions can significantly benefit individuals over 85 years old, enhancing their physical activity, social interactions, and personal sense of youth. The "Dance On" project engaged 685 participants aged 55 and older in weekly dance classes over a 12-month span.

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·May 19, 2023·8 min read

Taking Strides: Why Walking Is Not So Popular in the U.S

Walking is less popular and more perilous in the U.S. than in other countries, according to a new study. Comparing U.S. statistics to European counterparts like the U.K., Germany, and the Netherlands, the study reveals that Americans take fewer walking trips and face higher fatality rates.

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·May 17, 2023·6 min read

Regular Cardio Exercise May Shield Against Flu and Pneumonia Deaths

A new study suggests that regular aerobic exercise, even less than the recommended 150 minutes per week, may significantly reduce the risk of death from flu or pneumonia. However, the benefits seem to plateau or even become harmful beyond a certain level of activity, particularly in muscle strengthening exercises.

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·April 10, 2023·3 min read

Mint Flavor Makes Vape Juice More Toxic and Damaging to Lungs

Mint-flavored vaping juice produces more vapor particles and is associated with worse lung function in those who vape.

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·April 6, 2023·4 min read

The Cold Truth: Frequent Common Colds Linked to Alzheimer’s Risk

Suffering from frequent colds and flu may impact brain aging, accelerate cognitive decline, and could increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. In mice, intermittent experiences of moderate inflammation, such as that caused by the flu or common cold, caused impaired cognition and disrupted neural communication.

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·March 16, 2023·2 min read

Exercise Decreases Suicide Attempts in Those With Mental and Physical Illness

Engaging in an exercise program reduced suicidal thoughts and actions in patients with mental and physical health problems who previously had suicidal ideations.