Researchers at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center report that magnesium plays a key role in regulating vitamin D levels in the body. In a randomized clinical trial, magnesium increased vitamin D in people who were deficient, while reducing levels in…
Category: 5. Health
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MIT scientists find a way to rejuvenate the immune system as we age
As people get older, the immune system often becomes less effective. Populations of T cells shrink, and the remaining cells may respond more slowly to germs. That slowdown can leave older adults more vulnerable to many kinds of infections.
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After the LA fires hospitals saw a sudden surge in illness
A new study from Cedars-Sinai reports a sharp rise in serious health problems in the months following the January 2025 wildfires in Los Angeles. Researchers found that an unusually high number of people experienced heart attacks, lung-related…
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How New Medicare Payment Plans May Improve Patient Care And Save Money
They compensate providers such as doctors and hospitals on quality rather than volume of care, and they engage and assist family members in the care of their loved ones.
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The Reiner Family Tragedy And America’s Hidden Mental Health Crisis
A high-profile tragedy reveals the adult mental health crisis facing families nationwide — marked by addiction, isolation, and a fragmented behavioral health system.
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How Our Own Cells Could Implant The Next Generation Of Nonsurgical Brain Microchips
MIT researchers are using living cells to target diseased brain areas and deliver tiny electronic devices that can modulate brain activity with infrared light.
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The US 2026 Healthcare Cliff: When The Business Model Is The Real Risk
The likely expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA)/Obamacare insurance subsidies are not simply an isolated policy event. Instead, they are a stress test.
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How Many Past Sexual Partners Is Too Many? What A New Study Says
Is it time for you and your partner to exchange your body counts? A study showed how a person’s number of sexual partners and the timing of them may affect desirability.
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ADHD drugs don’t work the way we thought
Prescription stimulant drugs such as Ritalin and Adderall are commonly used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), including among children. In the United States, an estimated 3.5 million children ages 3 to 17 take medication…
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States Are Reporting Record-High Flu Infections; Here’s What You Need To Know
The state of New York reported a record high number of 71,000+ cases in one week.
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