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Why a study claiming vaccines cause chronic illness is severely flawed – a biostatistician explains the biases and unsupported conclusions
Why a study claiming vaccines cause chronic illness is severely flawed – a biostatistician explains the biases and unsupported conclusions The study claiming vaccines cause chronic illness has serious design problems that weaken its evidence. The study’s timeline logic is flawed, as it only tracked vaccinated children for longer periods than unvaccinated children, leading to […]
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What parents need to know about Tylenol, autism and the difference between finding a link and finding a cause in scientific research
What parents need to know about Tylenol, autism and the difference between finding a link and finding a cause in scientific research Associating a potential health risk (e.g., autism) with a medication or substance (e.g., acetaminophen) does not necessarily mean that there is a causal relationship between the two. To determine if an observed association […]
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Mindfulness won’t burn calories, but it might help you stick with your health goals
Mindfulness won’t burn calories, but it might help you stick with your health goals Mindfulness won’t burn calories, but it can help you stick to your health goals by equipping you with psychological skills needed to successfully change behavior. Research shows that mindfulness meditation can increase motivation to look after one’s health, leading to a […]
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Bacteria may be key to the mystery of why you sleep
Bacteria may be key to the mystery of why you sleep Bacteria may play a key role in regulating our sleep patterns, according to new research that suggests a substance found in bacterial cell walls is present in the brains of mice and closely aligned with the sleep cycle. The study proposes a new paradigm […]
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The right childhood habits could set kids up for healthier lives
The right childhood habits could set kids up for healthier lives A new study found that childhood habits can set the stage for physical health later in life, with healthy exercise habits in adolescence potentially leading to better cardiovascular fitness and reduced risk of obesity and cardiovascular disease. The study tested over 1,100 fifth graders […]
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New approach may relieve arthritic knees without drugs or surgery
New approach may relieve arthritic knees without drugs or surgery A new study suggests that gait retraining may be an effective way to relieve arthritic knees without using drugs or surgery. The study, which was published in The Lancet Rheumatology, found that participants who underwent a year-long randomized control trial experienced pain relief equivalent to […]
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Living heart valves may help treat many heart conditions in kids
Living heart valves may help treat many heart conditions in kids A new study published in Journal of the American Medical Association found that partial heart transplants using living heart valves can treat various pediatric heart valve conditions. The procedure, led by pediatric heart specialists at Duke Health, resulted in valves that worked across different […]
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How does your body make poop?
How does your body make poop? The digestive process starts in the mouth where food is chewed and broken down by enzymes like amylase, which begins breaking down carbohydrates. The stomach contains hydrochloric acid that breaks down food into smaller pieces, while the small intestine absorbs nutrients from the food, using its long and winding […]
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Instability in childhood can lead to health problems later
Instability in childhood can lead to health problems later Instability in childhood can lead to mental and physical health issues later in life, according to new research. Unpredictable environments, such as frequent partner changes or chaotic households, are linked to poor behavior and mental instability in children as they grow up. Homes with consistent coparenting […]
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Vaccines hold tantalizing promise in the fight against dementia
Vaccines hold tantalizing promise in the fight against dementia Vaccines may hold promise in reducing the risk of dementia, with one study suggesting that the shingles vaccine could lower the risk by as much as 20%. The study used a policy change in Wales to compare vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals, finding that the vaccine reduced […]
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