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Finding their way: GPS ignites independence in older adult drivers
GPS tech may empower older adults to be more adventurous on the road, according to a study published in the open-access journal PLOS Digital Health by Sol Morrissey from the University of East Anglia and colleagues.
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More fruit and less processed meat: A recipe for fewer diseases in the Netherlands by 2050
The Netherlands could have approximately 20% fewer new cases of diabetes, coronary heart disease, and strokes by 2050, if all Dutch citizens were to consume two pieces of fruit daily and refrain from eating processed meat ...
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More than four in five parents concerned about junk food marketing in Australia
Public health experts are calling for the next Federal Government to take action to stop junk food ads targeting children, after new research showed that the issue is a concern for 85% of caregivers.
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Pharmacies often won't sell syringes without a prescription, exacerbating bloodborne disease transmission
More than two-fifths of Oregon community pharmacies require a prescription to purchase syringes, even though they can be sold over the counter, creating an access barrier that could exacerbate the spread of bloodborne diseases ...
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Western diet causes inflammation while traditional African foods protect, new study finds
A new study shows that a switch of just two weeks from a traditional African diet to a Western diet causes inflammation, reduces the immune response to pathogens, and activates processes associated with lifestyle diseases. ...
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Your abdominal core: Expert shares tips for protecting a part of the body you may not think about
It is a large part of the body that lies deep inside, out of sight and perhaps out of mind: your abdominal core. A new and rapidly developing area of medicine focuses on abdominal core health, including how people can incorporate ...
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Low neighborhood walkability is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease
Low neighborhood walkability is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to research presented April 3 at ESC Preventive Cardiology 2025, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology. ...
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Vitamin D builds your bones and keeps your gut sealed, but many children are deficient
You've likely heard about vitamin D's important role in maintaining strong bones and teeth. But it also plays several other important roles to keep your body healthy—including the function of your gut.
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Healthy nutrition and physical lifestyle choices lower cancer mortality risk for survivors, study suggests
In 2022, the American Cancer Society (ACS) updated its nutrition and activity guidelines for cancer survivors, recommending they avoid obesity, stay physically active, eat a healthy diet, and limit alcohol intake.
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How Cory Booker prepped his body to break 25-hour Senate speech record
U.S. Sen. Cory Booker stood on the Senate floor and spoke for 25 hours and 5 minutes this week, breaking the modern record for the longest Senate speech ever.
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Gender-affirming care key to transgender men's health and happiness
Body image and quality of life among transgender men could be improved with more gender-focused care, according to research by Nottingham Trent University in the U.K. and Breda University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands.
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Is TikTok right? Do I need to eat more protein?
In the ever-changing wellness industry, one diet obsession has captured and held TikTok's attention: protein.
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Percentage weight loss targets in obesity management—is this the wrong objective?
New research to be presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025, Malaga, Spain, 11–14 May) suggests that weight loss programs targeting a particular percentage weight loss are often failing, and that ...
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5 ways to get more out of every step you take on the road to better health
Walking is one of the most popular forms of exercise in the world. It costs nothing, can be done almost anywhere and provides numerous health benefits. It decreases the risk and severity of chronic illnesses such as heart ...
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More than 5 million could lose Medicaid coverage if feds impose work requirements
Under an emerging Republican plan to require some Medicaid recipients to work, between 4.6 million and 5.2 million adults aged 19 to 55 could lose their health care coverage, according to a new analysis.
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Even the richest Americans face shorter lifespans than their European counterparts, study finds
Comparing wealth and survival rates in the U.S. with those in Europe, researchers found that over a 10-year period, Americans across all wealth levels were more likely to die than their European counterparts.
Apr 2, 2025
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Medicinal cannabis linked to long-term benefits in health-related quality of life
Patients prescribed medicinal cannabis in Australia maintained improvements in overall health-related quality of life (HRQL), fatigue, and sleep disturbance across a one-year period, according to a study published in the ...
Apr 2, 2025
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Lung cancer screening lags behind breast and colorectal screenings
Lung cancer screening has the potential to catch lung cancer early and save lives—but only if people get screened. Although lung cancer screening is recommended in the U.S. for certain individuals with a history of smoking, ...
Apr 2, 2025
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Researcher uncovers how dietary fat may fuel cancer growth: Q&A
Estela Jacinto, a professor of biochemistry and molecular biology at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, has been studying a crucial pathway for human cell growth and metabolism for more than two decades.
Apr 2, 2025
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Research suggests being physically active, even just a couple of days a week, may be key to better health
Being physically active for one to two days a week, often called a "weekend warrior," may provide comparable health and life-prolonging benefits as smaller doses of daily physical activity if the physical effort is moderate ...
Apr 2, 2025
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Hyrox: This challenging race could improve your strength, endurance and fitness. Here's the evidence
Whether you're an avid runner or frequently go to the gym, many fitness enthusiasts find they eventually get stuck in a routine—logging the same miles or doing the same workout over and over again.
Apr 2, 2025
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Debunking weight loss plateaus: Study says you don't have to lose to win
New research from CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, has busted the myth that weight loss must be a linear downward trend to be successful.
Apr 2, 2025
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Concern grows over rise in nitrous oxide misuse, deaths in US
Despite a recent Food and Drug Administration warning against inhaling nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, deaths due to misusing the substance are on the rise in the United States.
Apr 2, 2025
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Transforming primary care: The role of teamwork in patient follow-ups
A new study led by Dr. Maram Khazen from The Max Stern Yezreel Valley College and Prof. Adam Rose from the Faculty of Medicine at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem sheds light on how primary care teams can encourage more ...
Apr 2, 2025
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'They won't help me': Sickest patients face insurance denials despite policy fixes
In 2023, Sheldon Ekirch was diagnosed with small fiber neuropathy, a condition that makes her limbs and muscles feel as if they're on fire. Now she takes more than a dozen prescriptions to manage chronic pain and other symptoms, ...
Apr 2, 2025
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