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WEBBy Jude Coleman April 8, 2024. Health & Medicine. Bird flu has infected a person after spreading to cows. Here’s what to know. H5N1 has wreaked havoc on birds …

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Here are some of the biggest medical advances in 2023

WEBHere are some of the biggest medical advances in 2023. New treatments include the first CRISPR gene-editing therapy, an Alzheimer’s drug and RSV vaccines. …

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Social media harms teens’ mental health, mounting …

WEBThe concern, and the studies, come from statistics showing that social media use in teens ages 13 to 17 is now almost ubiquitous. Two-thirds of teens report …

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Early mRNA research that led to COVID-19 vaccines wins …

WEB“Everybody has experienced the COVID-19 pandemic that affects our life, economy and public health. It was a traumatic event,” said Qiang Pan-Hammarström, a …

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When it comes to physical activity, every bit counts

WEBThe message that people can reap health benefits from even a little bit of physical activity is seeping into the mainstream, says Lyndon Joseph, an exercise …

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A new study has linked microplastics to heart attacks and …

WEBApril 2, 2024 at 9:00 am. Tiny flecks of plastic inside in the arteries may ramp up the risks of cardiovascular disease. An analysis of artery-clogging plaques in 257 patients found that …

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How patient-led research could speed up medical …

WEBA history of patient activism and patient-led research. About 1.3 percent of adults in the United States have ME/CFS, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease …

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Microplastics are in our bodies. Here’s why we don’t know …

WEBHere’s why we don’t know the health risks. There are big, open scientific questions about levels of exposure and toxicity. Microplastics are in the air we breathe and have turned up in lung

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Brain scans give clues to how teens handle pandemic …

WEBNovember 15, 2023 at 7:00 am. WASHINGTON — Brain scans could be used to predict how teenagers’ mental health will fare during a stressful time, an analysis that spanned …

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Forever chemicals, or PFAS, pose troubling health risks

WEBAlarm about the health impacts of these chemicals has sparked a recent flurry of action from U.S. public health and regulatory officials. Warning that PFAS pose a greater health risk than

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These 5 RNA molecules play crucial roles in health and …

WEBHere are 5 RNAs that are stepping out of DNA’s shadow. These molecules play crucial roles in human health and disease. POWERFUL STUFF No longer seen as just a messenger for DNA, …

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Where are the long COVID clinics

WEBIt’s no surprise that people living in big cities have the most clinics to choose from. Out of 37 clinics in New York state, all but three are in the New York City …

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What can period blood reveal about a person’s health

WEBEarlier this year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first health diagnostic based on period blood, an at-home test for diabetes. Researchers are …

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Procrastination may harm your health. Here’s what you can do

WEBProcrastinators can fall into a shame spiral where they feel uneasy about a task, put the task off, feel ashamed for putting it off and then feel even worse than when …

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How mindfulness-based training can give elite athletes a mental …

WEBMental hang-ups in training and competition are often related to interpersonal issues, like relationships with teammates, coaches or loved ones. Mindfulness and ACT …

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The Genetic Dimension of Height and Health

WEBThe association of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) with incident coronary heart disease in women: Findings from the prospective Bristish Women’s Heart and …

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The CDC is expanding its disease surveillance of international …

WEBNovember 6, 2023 at 2:21 pm. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expanding how it tracks diseases among international travelers, just in time for the …

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Typical American diet can damage immune system

WEBPizza and other American favorites are high in fat and sodium, which may be bad for the immune system. A slow boil. In a series of experiments over the last …

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How does THC affect teens' mental health

WEBTHC binds to one of the main receptors, called CB1, of the endocannabinoid system. This complex system influences many functions in the body. In the brain, the …

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What consumer DNA data can and can’t tell you about disease risk

WEBDiamond got her health-related results in 2013, just before the U.S. Food and Drug Administration told 23andMe to stop giving consumers health information. The …

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Edibles tied to more severe health issues than smoking marijuana

WEBGETTABLE EDIBLES With the legalization of marijuana in 10 U.S. states and Washington, D.C., smoking the drug has become increasingly popular.But a study …

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Wildfires aren’t going away. Here’s how smoke can affect your health

WEBPM 2.5 is a particle in the air that is less than 2.5 micrometers in diameter. Henderson: Those [are] particles that can travel deep into the lungs. O’Dell: Wildfire …

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