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Low-salt diet confers similar BP benefit to common first-line antihypertensive medication Key takeaways: A 7 mm Hg or greater reduction in systolic BP was observed after switching to a low-salt diet. The benefit was similar to that of hydrochlorothiazide and was reported in ...
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VIDEO: US experiencing shortage of RSV immunization The FDA approved nirsevimab in July to prevent severe respiratory syncytial virus disease in newborns and infants. The shot is one of two newly approved tools to protect infants from RSV, along with the first ever RSV vaccine for pregnant people.
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New method unveils the "imageable genome" for medical diagnostics An international research group led by the University of Lucerne has developed novel approaches for medical imaging. These hold great potential for an earlier diagnosis, a more precise localization and a better understanding of many human diseases.
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BC avian flu cases rise rapidly in unprecedented, deadly outbreak Wild birds are largely responsible for the spread of avian influenza in B.C., with new cases being detected on commercial poultry farms each day, including four on Friday and 10 more in the seven days before that.
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Why the threat of mosquito-borne diseases is on the rise worldwide For many people in the United States, mosquitoes are merely a summertime nuisance. But around the world, mosquitoes and the diseases they carry are a growing public health concern. Ali Rogin speaks with Stephanie Nolen, a global health reporter for The ...
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As Earth's temperature rises, so do deaths among people with mental health problems But there's another group for whom the climate crisis is a potentially lethal threat — people with mental health problems such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or anxiety. And this threat has already become reality for some people ...
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Dogs are coming down with an unusual respiratory illness in several US states Veterinary laboratories in several states are investigating an unusual respiratory illness in dogs, and encouraging people to take basic precautions to keep their pets healthy as veterinarians try to pin down what's making the animals sick.
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COVID-19: new brain damage mechanism uncovered A prominent Long COVID symptom is brain fog, which involves difficulty focusing, memory impairment and challenges in decision-making. A recent study from Stony Brook University in the U.S., utilising cognitive assessment tests, identified a significant ...
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US data underscore benefits of chickenpox vaccination On November 14, the U.K. government announced that the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) had recommended a vaccine against chickenpox (varicella) should be added to routine childhood immunisation programme.
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VIDEO: Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, discusses gene editing, ORBITA-2, artificial intelligence "What they found was a significant reduction in PCSK9 levels and, importantly, a 50% reduction in LDL levels. ... To see this in humans, I think is an incredible milestone in medical history," Bhatt said.
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What 'SuperAgers' can teach us about fighting off age-related diseases For those who did not win the genetic lottery, it may be possible some day to benefit from therapeutics that will be based on studies of superagers. Getty Images. One ...
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Walking vs running: We know they are both good for you, but is there much of a difference? Walking is among the world's most popular forms of exercise. And for good reason – it is simple, accessible and effective. Taking regular walks lowers the risk of many health problems including anxiety, depression, diabetes and some cancers.
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