In recent years, scientists like the University of Delaware’s Melissa Melby have been sounding the alarm about what is sometimes called “the hygiene hypothesis”—the effect…
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Brain ‘noise’ may hold the keys to psychiatric treatment efficacy
It remains a central challenge in psychiatry to reliably judge whether a patient will respond to treatment. In a new study published in the journal…
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Weight fluctuations may predict poor outcomes in adults with kidney disease
A recent study has linked weight fluctuations—or body mass index variability—to higher risks of cardiovascular-related problems and early death in adults with chronic kidney disease…
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Epilepsy surgery may improve overall brain health
Epilepsy surgery may be associated with improvements to overall brain health, a study led by University of Liverpool researchers has found. The study, published in…
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Fasting may have become a health fad, but religious communities have been doing it for millennia
The practice of fasting has entered popular culture in recent years as a way to lose extra pounds. Featured in the bestselling book “The Fast…
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Where you live may affect your long term survival after heart attack
A study of more than 31,000 Kaiser Permanente members in Southern California showed that Black patients from disadvantaged neighborhoods were significantly more likely to die…
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Junk food diet may boost risk of dangerous driving among truck/lorry drivers
A junk food diet may increase the risk of dangerous driving among truck/lorry drivers by boosting fatigue, which is often a key factor in vehicle…
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Babies with seizures may be overmedicated
Newborns who experience seizures after birth are at risk of developing long term chronic conditions, such as developmental delays, cerebral palsy or epilepsy. Which is…
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Partially sighted may be at higher risk of dementia
Older people with vision loss are significantly more likely to suffer mild cognitive impairment, which can be a precursor to dementia, according to a new…
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COVID Survivors May Need Only One Dose of Vaccine
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – People who have recovered from COVID-19 may only need a single dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine to generate…
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