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How does helping family across generations affect health?
How does helping family across generations affect health? A new study of over 38,000 adults across Europe explores the impact of intergenerational support on health. The study suggests that the relationships between helping family members across generations may be more complex and common than previously thought. Intergenerational support can take many forms, including financial assistance, […]
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Smoking is still involved for most young tobacco and weed users
Smoking is still involved for most young tobacco and weed users A new study found that most young Americans (12-34) use nicotine, tobacco, and cannabis products, but smoking those items remains a common method. The study, funded by the National Cancer Institute and NIH, analyzed data from 8,722 individuals who reported using these products in […]
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The Industrial Revolution had uneven health impacts in England
The Industrial Revolution had uneven health impacts in England A new study reveals that the Industrial Revolution had uneven health impacts across England, challenging the traditional narrative of industrial cities being uniformly polluted. The researchers used a combination of historical evidence and bone geochemistry to analyze skeletal remains from two towns, one industrial (South Shields) […]
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Midlife weight gain can start long before menopause – but you can take steps early on to help your body weather the hormonal shift
Midlife weight gain can start long before menopause – but you can take steps early on to help your body weather the hormonal shift Midlife weight gain can start years before menopause due to hormonal shifts that begin during perimenopause, leading to gradual muscle loss and increased insulin resistance. The real metabolic shift happens during […]
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The world risks forgetting one of humanity’s greatest triumphs as polio nears global eradication − 70 years after Jonas Salk developed the vaccine in a Pittsburgh lab
The world risks forgetting one of humanity’s greatest triumphs as polio nears global eradication − 70 years after Jonas Salk developed the vaccine in a Pittsburgh lab Polio nears global eradication, but the world risks forgetting its greatest triumph, which was achieved 70 years ago when Jonas Salk developed the vaccine. The development of the […]
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RSV can take a toll months after hospitalization
RSV can take a toll months after hospitalization Recovering from RSV doesn’t necessarily mean recovery is complete, as adults may experience lingering effects months after hospitalization. A new study found that adults of all ages can be affected by RSV, with profound effects including breathlessness and difficulty performing daily activities. The study showed that while […]
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Can diet and exercise cut chemo side effects?
Can diet and exercise cut chemo side effects? Diet and exercise programs can help minimize chemotherapy side effects and increase treatment retention, according to new research. A virtual diet and exercise program was found to be feasible and effective in reducing symptoms such as anxiety, depression, pain, fatigue, and constipation in patients receiving standard chemotherapy […]
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Antibody therapy shows promise against multiple myeloma
Antibody therapy shows promise against multiple myeloma Researchers have made promising progress against multiple myeloma using an immune and cancer cell-targeting antibody therapy called linvoseltamab, which eradicates residual traces of the blood cell cancer in patients. The interim results from a clinical trial show that none of the 18 patients who completed up to six […]
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Can calorie cuts rewire muscle for better blood sugar control?
Can calorie cuts rewire muscle for better blood sugar control? Researchers found that restricting calories dramatically rewires proteins in rat skeletal muscle, causing molecular changes that boost insulin sensitivity, crucial for blood sugar control in older adults. The study identified two key proteins, Lmod1 and Ehbp1l1, associated with greater muscle glucose uptake, which have strong […]
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Alternative sweetener linked to liver disease
Alternative sweetener linked to liver disease Researchers have found that sorbitol, an alternative sweetener commonly used in low-calorie foods, can be converted to disease-causing fructose in the liver. The conversion process occurs when gut bacteria fail to break down sorbitol, allowing it to reach the liver and be converted into a harmful byproduct of fructose. […]
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