A common chemical in household plastics has been linked with heart disease deaths.
In 2018, about 13.5 percent of the more than 2.6 million deaths from cardiovascular disease among people ages 55 to 64 globally could have been…
Category: 5. Health
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Lactate’s Role in Innate Immune Defense is Revealed
The immune system can work in two ways: the innate immune system reacts to any foreign invaders that are identified by immune cells that look for such pathogens; but the acquired or adaptive immune system…
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A Simple, New Blood Test ID’s Type 1 Diabetes at Early Stages
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system erroneously attacks cells in the pancreas that generate the hormone insulin. Since insulin regulates blood sugar levels, it is essential for…
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Calorie counts on menus and food labels may not help consumers choose healthier foods, new research shows
Knowing the calorie content of foods does not help people understand which foods are healthier, according to a study I recently co-authored in the Journal of Retailing. When study participants considered calorie information, they rated…
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As Rite Aid Closes Stores, Don’t Look For CVS Or Walgreens To Buy Them
Rite Aid announced that it is “pursuing a strategic and value-maximizing sale process for … More
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What Happens To Medicine When Machines Are As Good As Doctors?
IBM defines AGI as the moment “an artificial intelligence system can match or exceed the cognitive … More
Imagine if every physician and nurse had a clinical partner as capable, knowledgeable…
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Promoting Collective Effervescence And A Sense Of Belonging On Campus
A group of college students
According to a 2024 report by Inside Higer Ed, a sense of belonging is a key factor in student retention. A 2025 report on Forbes.com also suggested that a sense of community is a potent source of health and…
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What ‘Fire Country’ Star Diane Farr Wants You To Know About Wildfires
Diane Farr is seen here playing division chief Sharon Leone in the CBS series Fire Country. (Photo: … More
Diane Farr isn’t a firefighter. But she does play one on TV,…
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Getting Through Mother’s Day When You’ve Lost Your Mom
Mother’s Day takes on new meaning when you’ve lost your Mom. (Illustration: Getty)
Mother’s Day takes on new meaning when you’ve lost your Mom. Instead of a day to get your mom a card, flowers, a meal or a book entitled There Are…
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Casey Means Is An Odd Choice To Serve As “The Nation’s Doctor”
Dr. Casey Means, a wellness influencer, left, and journalist Megyn Kelly, right, attend a Senate … More
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