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Should the U.S. model its vaccine policy on Denmark's? Experts say we're nothing alike - NPR
🏥 health NPR 6 months ago

Should the U.S. model its vaccine policy on Denmark's? Experts say we're nothing alike - NPR

The Trump administration wants to revamp U.S. childhood vaccination recommendations to align with some other peer nations, including one tiny country in northern Europe.

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The new science of ‘many autisms’ and what it reveals about condition’s origins - The Washington Post
🏥 health The Washington Post 6 months ago

The new science of ‘many autisms’ and what it reveals about condition’s origins - The Washington Post

Scientists are redefining autism as a complex condition with multiple forms, challenging traditional notions.

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Aluminum salts in vaccines are a likely target for health officials - NBC News
🏥 health NBC News 6 months ago

Aluminum salts in vaccines are a likely target for health officials - NBC News

Recent federal scrutiny of an additive in some vaccines — aluminum salts — offers a clue about what’s to come under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s leadership.

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This common food ingredient may shape a child’s health for life - ScienceDaily
🏥 health Science Daily 6 months ago

This common food ingredient may shape a child’s health for life - ScienceDaily

Scientists discovered that common food emulsifiers consumed by mother mice altered their offspring’s gut microbiome from the very first weeks of life. These changes interfered with normal immune system training, leading to long-term inflammation. As adults, t…

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Powerful Anti-Cancer Drug Discovered Inside Japanese Tree Frog - ScienceAlert
🏥 health ScienceAlert 6 months ago

Powerful Anti-Cancer Drug Discovered Inside Japanese Tree Frog - ScienceAlert

Scientists have discovered a promising new approach to fighting cancer in the gut bacteria of a Japanese tree frog, with one strain completely shrinking tumors in mice, with no severe side effects.

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5 tips from ‘super agers’ on how to live a healthy life - The Washington Post
🏥 health The Washington Post 6 months ago

5 tips from ‘super agers’ on how to live a healthy life - The Washington Post

This year, we learned a lot from people in their 80s, 90s and 100s (and the scientists who study them).

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The gut bacteria that put the brakes on weight gain in mice - Phys.org
🏥 health Phys.Org 6 months ago

The gut bacteria that put the brakes on weight gain in mice - Phys.org

The gut microbiome is intimately linked to human health and weight. Differences in the gut microbiome—the bacteria and fungi in the gut—are associated with obesity and weight gain, raising the possibility that changing the microbiome could improve health. But…

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Psychologists Tap Into a Specific Mindset to Stay Positive, Study Finds - ScienceAlert
🏥 health ScienceAlert 6 months ago

Psychologists Tap Into a Specific Mindset to Stay Positive, Study Finds - ScienceAlert

Positive psychology forms the backbone of wellbeing programmes around the world.

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Dear Doctor: How often should people older than 65 get the RSV vaccination? - OregonLive.com
🏥 health OregonLive 6 months ago

Dear Doctor: How often should people older than 65 get the RSV vaccination? - OregonLive.com

Respiratory syncytial virus causes respiratory disease in adults.

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If You're Feeling These 11 Things, You're Probably Stuck In Survival Mode - YourTango
🏥 health YourTango 6 months ago

If You're Feeling These 11 Things, You're Probably Stuck In Survival Mode - YourTango

Whether it's abnormal stress levels, unwarranted anxiety, or engaging in destructive behaviors, if you're feeling these things, you're probably stuck in survival mode.

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Nutritionist says vitamin D cannot be absorbed without magnesium, causing poor bone health | Health - Hindustan Times
🏥 health Hindustan Times 6 months ago

Nutritionist says vitamin D cannot be absorbed without magnesium, causing poor bone health | Health - Hindustan Times

Vitamin D alone may not be enough for bone health. Nutritionists explain why magnesium is essential to activate vitamin D and help your body absorb it better. | Health

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She overcame infertility and a serious heart condition to give birth to twins on Christmas Eve - The Boston Globe
🏥 health The Boston Globe 6 months ago

She overcame infertility and a serious heart condition to give birth to twins on Christmas Eve - The Boston Globe

Doctors had told Abby Wood that carrying multiples could be dangerous and even fatal for her.

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The overdose crisis is turning around - Salon.com
🏥 health Salon 6 months ago

The overdose crisis is turning around - Salon.com

More people are around for the holidays because of treatment options. That success is at risk unless Congress acts

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5 Morning Standing Exercises That Flatten Your Stomach Before Breakfast After 40 - Eat This Not That
🏥 health Eatthis.com 6 months ago

5 Morning Standing Exercises That Flatten Your Stomach Before Breakfast After 40 - Eat This Not That

Try these 5 morning standing moves after 40 to wake up your core, boost calorie burn, and support a flatter midsection.

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I avoid a food coma and sleep better when I fart walk — here's why it works - Tom's Guide
🏥 health Tom's Guide 6 months ago

I avoid a food coma and sleep better when I fart walk — here's why it works - Tom's Guide

Fart walking can be a game changer for sleeping well through the holidays

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Scientists found a way to restore brain blood flow in dementia - ScienceDaily
🏥 health Science Daily 6 months ago

Scientists found a way to restore brain blood flow in dementia - ScienceDaily

A new study suggests that dementia may be driven in part by faulty blood flow in the brain. Researchers found that losing a key lipid causes blood vessels to become overactive, disrupting circulation and starving brain tissue. When the missing molecule was re…

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Gained unexplained weight? Doctor reveals it may be a sign of underactive thyroid | Health - Hindustan Times
🏥 health Hindustan Times 6 months ago

Gained unexplained weight? Doctor reveals it may be a sign of underactive thyroid | Health - Hindustan Times

Thyroid imbalance affects your metabolism, which can lead to gradual and unexplained weight gain. Doctor shares 5 signs of subtle symptoms.  | Health

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New technology eliminates “forever chemicals” with record-breaking speed and efficiency - ScienceDaily
🏥 health Science Daily 6 months ago

New technology eliminates “forever chemicals” with record-breaking speed and efficiency - ScienceDaily

A new eco-friendly technology can capture and destroy PFAS, the dangerous “forever chemicals” found worldwide in water. The material works hundreds to thousands of times faster and more efficiently than current filters, even in river water, tap water, and was…

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Scientists say evolution works differently than we thought - ScienceDaily
🏥 health Science Daily 6 months ago

Scientists say evolution works differently than we thought - ScienceDaily

A major evolutionary theory says most genetic changes don’t really matter, but new evidence suggests that’s not true. Researchers found that helpful mutations happen surprisingly often. The twist is that changing environments prevent these mutations from spre…

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A 'guardian angel' on his side: How a Sterling Heights man, 20, fought to recover from stroke - The Detroit News
🏥 health The Detroit News 6 months ago

A 'guardian angel' on his side: How a Sterling Heights man, 20, fought to recover from stroke - The Detroit News

Edward Constantineau was working out when he suffered a stroke. He's made a "remarkable" recovery, but doctors say his story highlights need for quick response.

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