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Study bolsters evidence that severe obesity increasing in young US kids The increase echoes other national data, which suggests around 2.5% of all preschool-aged children were severely obese during the same period. "We were doing well ...
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Muscle immune cells protect mitochondrial organelles during exercise A suppressive type of immune cell called a regulatory T cell has a key role in helping muscles to adapt to exercise — guarding muscle mitochondrial organelles against damage mediated by proinflammatory factors generated during physical activity.
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Hot-flushes menopause drug Veoza approved in UK A new type of non-hormonal menopause treatment has been approved in the UK, for hot flushes and night sweats. The daily pill, Veoza - or fezolinetant - works on the brain's temperature-control centre to alleviate these symptoms.
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Could an easy saliva test help diagnose different types of cancer in the future? For most cancers, early detection and treatment can provide better outcomes. Researchers from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden have found that structural changes in sugar molecules that occur in cancer cells can help identify specific types ...
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Study suggests iron accumulation plays a central role in senescence and fibrosis Fibrogenesis is a defensive reaction to tissue damage that results in life-threatening disorders. Senescent cells, also known as the senescent-associated secretory phenotype (SASP), are the primary cause of fibrosis. Fibrosis ...
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Study shows synergistic effects of genetic factors, binge drinking, and diabetes in alcohol-related cirrhosis In a recent study published in Nature Communications, researchers investigated associations between alcohol consumption behaviors, diabetes mellitus, genetic predispositions [polygenic risk score (PRS)], and alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) ...
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Seaweed-based hydrogel promises pain-free wound healing Over the past few decades, hydrogels have received a lot of attention for treating skin wounds. When applied over a lesion, these special gels can promote healing by absorbing discharged fluids (exudates) and keeping the wound protected, well-hydrated, and ...
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NS Black health and wellness clinics aim to break down health inequities Building on the success of COVID-19 vaccination clinics catering specifically to Black Nova Scotians, Public Health is now holding Black health and wellness clinics across the province that aim to break down longstanding racial health inequities.
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CDC data shows rise in respitory illness among children heading to Christmas The Centers for Disease Control have been tracking a rise in both flu and COVID cases, and some hospitals are seeing an increase in patients. Details from the CDC show more than 15 states are seeing high ...
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Trends in Severe Obesity Among Children Aged 2 to 4 Years in WIC: 2010 to 2020 METHODS: Severe obesity was defined as a sex-specific BMI for age ≥120% of the 95th percentile on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention growth charts or BMI ≥35 kg/m ...
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Severe Obesity in Toddlers: A Canary in the Coal Mine for the Health of Future Generations In this issue of Pediatrics, Zhao et al1 report a small but significant increase in the prevalence of severe obesity among the 16.6 million children aged 2 to 4 years participating in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program between 2016 and 2020 ...
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Late-night eating linked to higher cardiovascular disease risk, study suggests Time-restricted eating (TRE) could be a method of improving cardiometabolic health. It refers to extending nighttime fasting to over 12 hours, and in humans, it has shown corresponding reductions in body weight, blood pressure, and inflammation.
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Exposure to phthalates linked to lower probability of getting pregnant The study, published this week in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, also noted an association between preconception exposure to phthalates and changes in women's reproductive hormones, as well as increased inflammation and oxidative stress. " ...
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'Gamechanging' drug to prevent hot flushes wins approval in UK A "gamechanging" drug that prevents hot flushes and could benefit hundreds of thousands of women has been approved for use in the UK. The green light for Veoza, also known as fezolinetant, comes after the US regulator, the Food and Drug Administration, ...
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Study supports limiting red meat intake for type 2 diabetes prevention, highlights alternative protein sources Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease characterized by persistently high blood glucose levels, which can potentially damage the cardiovascular system, kidneys, eyes, and nerves. About 422 million people are affected by diabetes worldwide.
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Cambridge-led study discovers cause of pregnancy sickness – and potential treatment This is called hyperemesis gravidarum. Women affected may need to be treated with anti-sickness medication. Sometimes they require intravenous fluid in hospital to prevent dehydration. Lack of understanding of the disorder and fear of using ...
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NS Black health and wellness clinics aim to break down health inequities Sharon Davis-Murdoch has been advocating for racial equity in health care for more than 20 years. She was a driving force behind the clinics. She said health-care providers are learning to better serve Black patients through the project.
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Upstate NY specialist discusses possible link between sleep and dementia "Slow-wave sleep [are] [stages] three and four that we are sleeping the deepest," said Dr. Kinga Szigeti, founding director of the Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Disorders Center at UB. "And there's a lot of data that in those slow-wave sleep periods of ...
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What is 'noma', the latest addition to WHO's list of neglected tropical diseases Also known as cancrum oris or gangrenous stomatitis, it is a severe gangrenous disease of the mouth and face with a mortality rate of approximately 90 per cent. It is also associated with extreme poverty, malnutrition and poor access to sanitation and oral ...
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Rare sleep disorder more prevalent than previously thought Date: December 13, 2023; Source: American Academy of Neurology; Summary: People who are very sleepy during the day, despite a good night's rest, may have a sleep disorder called idiopathic hypersomnia. New research has found this neurologic disorder ...
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RSV driving IWK hospitalizations for younger kids, doctor says The IWK Health Centre's chief of pediatrics is sharing tips to prevent the spread of RSV as high cases are currently driving hospitalizations among younger children. "This year it's mostly RSV with a little bit of flu starting now.
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Data shows outbreaks rose across Europe in 2022 Foodborne outbreaks and related deaths in Europe went up in 2022, according to EFSA and ECDC. The 2022 One Health zoonoses report, published by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), ...
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New Biomarker Shows Potential in Therapeutic Development for Alzheimer Disease Histone deacetylase 6 (HDAC6), an epigenetic regulator, has been found to be over-expressed in the brains of patients with Alzheimer disease (AD), according to results of a study published in Advanced Science. 1,2 The findings demonstrated that HDAC6 ...
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Christmas cravings decoded: Best strategies on what to eat to manage your weight in the new year It's winter holidays, that time of the year when the air is filled with the aroma of freshly baked cakes, muffins, the whiff of chocolates, and the charm of gingerbread men cookies. It's a time for indulgence, where cozy moments nestling on the couch, ...
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Ozempic "holiday": What to know about a weight loss treatment pause On TikTok, Facebook and Reddit, some people on GLP-1 treatments — particularly for weight loss — post about skipping or delaying doses ahead of the holidays to eat more or prevent side effects like feeling uncomfortably full after dinner.
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