Vaccines generate a strong immune response designed to target a specific pathogen or disease. Many individuals think of preventative medicine when considering vaccine technology. The classic example includes…
Category: 5. Health
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New research reveals how physiology-inspired networks could improve political decision-making
A study led by researchers at the Columbia Butler Aging Center and the Columbia Mailman School of Public Health has unveiled a groundbreaking framework for rethinking political decision-making — drawing inspiration from how the human body…
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Shelters at bus stops intended to provide relief from heat can actually result in higher temperatures
Some public transit shelter designs can actually do more harm than good when it comes to shielding from summer temperatures, according to a study led by UTHealth Houston.
The research was published in Transportation Research Part D: Transport and…
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Childhood Cell Phone Use Is A Public Health Risk
Elementary school students use phones.
A decade ago, I treated a 16-year-old boy who reported suicidal thoughts. His parents, hunched over his stretcher, could not identify a glaring, inciting event. They assured me their house was…
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As heated tobacco products reenter the US market, evidence on their safety remains sparse – new study
Heated tobacco products are often marketed by tobacco companies as less harmful than cigarettes, but they can pose health risks to users, according to a new review I co-authored in the journal Tobacco Control. Evidence on their health risks…
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What causes RFK Jr.’s strained and shaky voice? A neurologist explains this little-known disorder
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has attracted a lot of attention for his raspy voice, which results from a neurological voice disorder called spasmodic dysphonia.
Kennedy, 71, says that in his 40s he developed a…
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Why High-Protein Dairy Is Back On The Wellness Radar
More consumers are turning to dairy to support their health and fitness goals.
As conversations around nutrition evolve, protein has taken center stage, and with it, a renewed appreciation for one of the most often misunderstood food…
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CVS Plans To Exit Obamacare In 2026, Impacting 1 Million Aetna Members
CVS Health plans to exit the individual health insurance business also known as Obamacare next year, … More
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As President Trump Marks 100 Days In Office, Almost Half Of Americans Are Exposed To Harmful Air Pollution
Mineola, N.Y.: Haze in the air on April 24, 2025 in Mineola, New York can be traced to wildfires in … More
Last week, the American Lung Association…
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A protein link between brain diseases and leaky blood vessels
Reduced levels of a critical protein are linked to devastating brain diseases like Alzheimer’s, frontotemporal dementia, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Surprisingly, the protein shortage primarily affects the brain’s blood vessels.
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