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Public health
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

COVID-19 pandemic sped up brain aging, says study DW 07/22/2025

Living through the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated brain aging by 5.5 months on average, affecting cognitive function particularly in older and disadvantaged individuals.
fromHarvard Gazette
1 week ago

Snapshots of battle from front lines of federal research funding cuts - Harvard Gazette

Funding cuts threaten research continuity, jobs, and future scientists at Harvard, jeopardizing vital health-related data and innovation.
fromScienceDaily
1 week ago

New Duke study finds obesity rises with caloric intake, not couch time

"Despite decades of trying to understand the root causes of the obesity crisis in economically developed countries, public health guidance remains stuck with uncertainty as to the relative importance of diet and physical activity. This large, international, collaborative effort allows us to test these competing ideas. It's clear that changes in diet, not reduced activity, are the main cause of obesity in the U.S. and other developed countries."
Public health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

New Stanford study could help doctors address diabetes, prediabetes

The results could lead to better prevention, diagnoses and treatment of prediabetes, diabetes and other metabolic diseases that lower quality of life and raise health care costs.
Health
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Biggest human imaging study scans 100,000th person

World's largest human imaging project scans 100,000 volunteers over 11 years to improve early disease detection and treatment.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Full-body scans of 100,000 people could change way diseases are detected and treated

The completion of the decade-long imaging project means qualifying researchers will have access to 1bn de-identified images alongside medical histories and genetic data.
Health
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Evidence Grows That Tripping on Shrooms Might Increase Your Lifespan

The introduction of psilocybin was linked to preserved telomere length. In other words, the study appears to show that telomeres shortened more slowly after being given psilocybin than they would have without.
Health
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Six Weekend Stories

'The work marriage is a strange response to our anxieties about mixed-gender friendships, heightened by the norms of a professional environment.'
Digital life
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Doctors Are Warning That Ozempic's Severe Side Effects May Outweigh Its Benefits

GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have concerning side effects, including potential vision impairment and increased risk of kidney problems.
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Canceled grants get the spotlight at a Capitol Hill 'science fair'

These discoveries may not just save our own lives, but the lives of people we love. Nearly every innovation that defines our era, every breakthrough from my field and from those of my colleagues, traces back to basic science research.
US news
fromNature
1 month ago

Daily briefing: Industrialization might cause 'inflammaging'

Chronic inflammation associated with ageing may be due to industrialized lifestyles, not age itself, as shown in Indigenous communities.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The health research Trump really cut when he joked about defunding trans mice

The federal grants supported six research efforts funded by the National Institutes of Health that focused on HIV, asthma, infertility, breast cancer, and other pressing concerns.
SF LGBT
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Real risk to youth mental health is 'addictive use,' not screen time alone, study finds

Addictive use of technology correlates with higher suicidal thoughts in children, not just screen time duration.
Alternative medicine
fromNatural Health News
1 month ago

Drinking Alcohol Raises Dementia Risk and Causes Brain Lesions

Moderate alcohol consumption increases brain damage risk by 60%, contradicting safe drinking beliefs.
Heavy drinkers face significantly higher dementia risk and shorter life expectancy.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Low aspirin dose 'cuts cancer risk in some people'

Prof Sir John Burn from Newcastle University stated that a study involving 1,879 individuals with Lynch syndrome shows a low dose of 75mg aspirin effectively reduces cancer risk as larger doses.
Cancer
fromScienceDaily
1 month ago

Myth-busting study shows controversial seed oils reduce inflammation

There has been increasing attention on seed oils, with some claiming these oils promote inflammation and raise cardiometabolic risk. Our study, based on almost 1,900 people, found that higher linoleic acid in blood plasma was associated with lower levels of biomarkers of cardiometabolic...
Alternative medicine
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Each person has a unique breathing pattern that's as distinctive as fingerprints or voice

Breathing patterns can uniquely identify individuals and provide insights into their health.
#trump-administration
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
5 months ago

Inside the Collapse at NIH

NIH officials faced pressure to ignore court orders and refrain from restarting grant funding, despite legal advice to do otherwise.
Public health
fromMiami Herald
3 months ago

RFK's health agency slashed science funding in Florida and other Trump states

NIH funding cuts by the Trump administration threaten key health research nationwide, affecting both red and blue states and critical health initiatives.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
5 months ago

Inside the Collapse at NIH

NIH officials faced pressure to ignore court orders and refrain from restarting grant funding, despite legal advice to do otherwise.
fromScienceDaily
1 month ago

This "Healthy" Fat May Secretly Be Fueling Obesity

Oleic acid in olive oil may contribute to obesity by increasing the number of fat cells.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Trump Defense Hearing Goes In Stunning Direction Up The Rear Ends Of Cats'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth cited a bizarre example during Senate testimony, involving marbles in cats, as justification for budget cuts to defense health research.
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Insanely popular health snack loved by young people linked to strokes

Auburn Berry, a graduate student who led the research, said: 'While erythritol is widely used in sugar-free products marketed as healthier alternatives, more research is needed to fully understand its impact on vascular health.'
OMG science
Public health
fromNews Center
2 months ago

Global Health Education Day Celebrates Mentorship and Collaboration - News Center

The Global Health Education Day emphasized collaboration and innovation in tackling global health challenges amid complex funding issues.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The power secret: simple, everyday moves you need for a healthier and happier life

Power is a crucial physical attribute that is a stronger predictor of mortality than strength.
#ultraprocessed-foods
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Popular artificial sweetener may sabotage fertility: alarming new study

Sucralose may negatively impact male fertility according to new research.
#vitamin-d
Alternative medicine
fromScienceDaily
2 months ago

Vitamin D supplements show signs of protection against biological aging

Vitamin D supplementation may help maintain telomere length, potentially slowing biological aging and reducing disease risk.
#nih
Mental health
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

White House orders NIH to research trans 'regret' and 'detransition'

The Trump administration has directed the NIH to investigate the health impacts of gender transition, raising concerns over political motives and terminology used.
Science
fromwww.nature.com
6 months ago

Trump Abruptly Cancels Crucial Science Reviews at NIH, World's Largest Public Funder of Biomedical Research

The Trump administration's actions have created unprecedented uncertainty in US health research funding, affecting operations at the NIH.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

How much less Irish people drank while taking weight loss drugs like Ozempic: study

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic aid weight loss and notably reduce alcohol consumption among users.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

These foods increase your odds of early Parkinson's symptoms: study

Dietary habits significantly impact the risk of developing early signs of Parkinson's disease, with ultra-processed food consumption linked to higher risks.
#coeliac-disease
Alternative medicine
fromNatural Health News
2 months ago

Food as medicine: Groundbreaking research shows diet outperforms painkillers for chronic pain relief

Dietary choices can relieve chronic pain more effectively than medications.
Higher-quality diets are linked to lower pain levels, regardless of weight.
Anti-inflammatory foods reduce pain, while processed foods exacerbate inflammation.
Women experience more significant pain relief through anti-inflammatory eating.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Trump Administration Slashes Research Into L.G.B.T.Q. Health

The Trump administration eliminated $800 million in health research aimed at L.G.B.T.Q. populations, impacting studies critical for their health.
Canceled L.G.B.T.Q. health research represents nearly half of all terminated National Institutes of Health grants.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Universal Antivenom May Grow Out of Man Who Let Snakes Bite Him Hundreds of Times

Tim Friede's self-experimentation may be a breakthrough for universal antivenom development.
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Trump cuts demolish agency focused on toxic chemicals and workplace hazards

The NIOSH is significantly weakened due to budget cuts, jeopardizing crucial workplace safety research.
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Scientists reveal why people get drunker in the summer than the winter

Experts have confirmed that people really do get drunker in the summer, potentially due to changes in alcohol tolerance and carbohydrate metabolism throughout the seasons.
Food & drink
#autism
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

NIH autism study will pull from private medical records

The NIH will collect Americans' private health records to research the causes and potential cures for autism.
Mental health
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

US Health Secretary JFK Jr.: country faces 'autism epidemic' DW 04/11/2025

HHS aims to identify causes of autism by September, but experts find this timeline unrealistic.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

NIH autism study will pull from private medical records

The NIH will collect Americans' private health records to research the causes and potential cures for autism.
Mental health
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

US Health Secretary JFK Jr.: country faces 'autism epidemic' DW 04/11/2025

HHS aims to identify causes of autism by September, but experts find this timeline unrealistic.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

UK Biobank is safely sharing health data to drive medical research | Letter

Data locked away benefits no one, but when data is shared responsibly and carefully with bright minds everywhere, we get results that will give us all a healthier future.
Privacy professionals
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

N.I.H. Cuts Likely to Curtail Study of Climate Change's Health Effects

The N.I.H. is deprioritizing research on the health impacts of climate change under new federal guidance.
Cancer
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

5% of US cancers may be caused by medical imaging radiation DW 04/15/2025

CT scans might contribute to 1 in 20 cancer cases annually if overuse persists.
Stricter usage of CT scanning is necessary to minimize radiation risks.
fromFuturism
3 months ago

Nobel-Winning Scientist Says His Researchers Are Fleeing the Country Because of Trump's Cruelty

Scientific funding cuts under the Trump administration are causing a brain drain among researchers, threatening progress in critical areas like health and medicine.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Toronto's University Health Network launches scientist recruitment campaign amid U.S. health cuts, layoffs | CBC News

"We know there is an incredible opportunity to supercharge our Canadian economy through bold investment in science and technology," Connor said.
Canada news
fromHarvard Gazette
3 months ago

3 Harvard scientists awarded Breakthrough Prizes - Harvard Gazette

"It's virtually a consensus now that Epstein-Barr is the leading cause of MS," Ascherio said. "I'm happy to say that finally, after 25 years, it's been a big splash."
OMG science
Exercise
fromScienceDaily
3 months ago

Older adults experience similar or even less muscle damage than young adults after exercise

Older adults experience less muscle soreness after exercise than younger adults, indicating greater resilience contrary to common beliefs.
fromNature
3 months ago

A natural experiment on the effect of herpes zoster vaccination on dementia - Nature

Vaccination against herpesviruses may impact dementia risk, but confounding factors challenge existing study designs.
Exercise
fromHarvard Gazette
4 months ago

More evidence of power of exercise in study of colon cancer survival - Harvard Gazette

Post-treatment physical activity significantly improves survival rates and reduces disparities between colon cancer patients and the general population.
#intermittent-fasting
OMG science
fromwww.nature.com
4 months ago

Here's How Long It Takes the Body to Recover from Pregnancy

Research reveals prolonged postnatal recovery period and potential for identifying pregnancy complications before conception.
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

An 'Impossible' Disease Outbreak in the Alps

The elevated incidence of ALS in the small village, where multiple patients are diagnosed, suggests a potential overlap of genetic and environmental factors influencing the disease.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Type 2 diabetes increases risk of liver and pancreatic cancers, study shows

"Women recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes showed nearly double the risk of pancreatic cancer and almost five times the risk of liver cancer, underscoring crucial health implications."
Cancer
Exercise
fromFuturism
4 months ago

If You Take Creatine, Scientists Have Fascinating News

Creatine supplementation at five grams daily shows no significant advantage in muscle gain compared to placebo during resistance training.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

The People Who Never Get Hangovers

Just once, Matthew Slater would like to experience a hangover. But even if Mr. Slater, 34, finishes a bottle of vodka, he still wakes up feeling fine the next day.
Beer
fromScary Mommy
4 months ago

Study: A Diverse Diet Early On May Lead To Fewer Food Allergies

Introducing a variety of foods to infants early can significantly reduce the risk of developing food allergies.
Left-wing politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Columbia professor marches for Gaza while funded by your tax dollars

Taxpayer dollars support a Columbia professor linked to pro-Hamas protests, raising concerns about academic funding and political activism in education.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Common vaginal 'imbalance' may be an STI

Bacterial vaginosis may be a sexually transmitted infection, impacting treatment approaches and awareness.
Higher education
fromSlate Magazine
5 months ago

How Trump's Proposed NIH Cuts Expose One of the Worst-Kept Secrets in Academia

Trump's funding cuts to health research represent a significant threat to higher education access for lower-income students.
#dementia
Wearables
fromScienceDaily
5 months ago

Small amounts of moderate to vigorous physical activity are associated with big reductions in dementia risk

Regular physical activity can significantly lower dementia risk, even for frail older adults.
fromBuzzFeed
7 months ago
Health

These Risk Factors At Age 60 May Be The Strongest Predictors Of Dementia

Age 60 risk factors significantly predict dementia and cognitive impairment later in life.
Wearables
fromScienceDaily
5 months ago

Small amounts of moderate to vigorous physical activity are associated with big reductions in dementia risk

Regular physical activity can significantly lower dementia risk, even for frail older adults.
Health
fromBuzzFeed
7 months ago

These Risk Factors At Age 60 May Be The Strongest Predictors Of Dementia

Age 60 risk factors significantly predict dementia and cognitive impairment later in life.
OMG science
fromtime.com
5 months ago

The Race to Explain Why More Young Adults Are Getting Cancer

Colorectal cancer is increasingly common among individuals under 50, with rising rates of various cancers in young adults worldwide.
US news
fromBoston.com
5 months ago

Could obesity drugs help with alcohol cravings? New study suggests potential

GLP-1 receptor agonists show potential in reducing alcohol cravings but safety for non-obese individuals remains uncertain.
#weight-loss
fromThe Verge
5 months ago

Apple launches wide-ranging health study to help develop future features

Apple launches the Apple Health Study to explore diverse health data from its products, aiming for insights in both physical and mental health.
Medicine
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

A Promising New Development for the Millions of People with Liver Disease

Weight-loss surgery significantly reduces complications in patients with fatty liver disease and cirrhosis.
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
6 months ago

Danone North America Opens Applications for Annual Gut Microbiome, Yogurt and Probiotics Fellowship Grant

There is still so much to learn about the connection between our gut microbiome and chronic disease. University labs make important discoveries in this area.
Health
Medicine
fromScienceDaily
5 months ago

Study tracks physical and cognitive impairments associated with long COVID

Many individuals with post-COVID-19 syndrome experience persistent symptoms for over two years without significant improvement.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Travel, grant and funding cuts stifling' US health agencies in new Trump era

US health agency employees face severe travel and communication restrictions that hamper critical public health work.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Scientists find hundreds more genetic risk factors for depression

A global study reveals 300 new genetic risk factors for depression by including diverse populations, enhancing understanding and treatment options for the condition.
fromNatural Health News
7 months ago

4 cups for better health: Coffee (even decaf) helps prevent head and neck cancer

An international study has found that drinking more than four cups of coffee daily may reduce the risk of head and neck cancer by 17%. This research, encompassing data from over 25,000 individuals, presents the strongest evidence yet for coffee's cancer-fighting potential.
Alternative medicine
US news
fromwww.npr.org
7 months ago

FDA approves weight loss drug Zepbound to treat obstructive sleep apnea

Zepbound is the first FDA-approved drug for treating sleep apnea linked to obesity.
The drug aids in weight loss, which alleviates sleep apnea symptoms effectively.
fromFuturism
7 months ago

Experts Startled as Teens Stop Doing Drugs

It turns out the declines have not only lasted but have dropped further, astonishingly illustrating the evolving landscape of adolescent substance use.
Health
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