More leptospirosis cases occur after floods, study shows
A recent study, published by researchers at the Faculty of ITC in the International Journal of Health Geographics, has shown that flooding leads to increased leptospirosis cases.
May 17, 2024
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Chronic pain support from spouse may decrease well-being for some people
As people age, they often need assistance from their spouse or partner to manage their health problems. Though research has examined the emotional and psychological effects that this support has on the caregiver, less research ...
May 17, 2024
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Tick season has arrived. Protect yourself with these tips
Tick season is starting across the U.S., and experts are warning the bloodsuckers may be as plentiful as ever.
May 17, 2024
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US teen died after doing spicy chip challenge: Autopsy
A US teenager died of cardiac arrest after taking part in a social media challenge daring people to eat a single extremely hot tortilla chip, an autopsy revealed Thursday.
May 17, 2024
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English fishing village told to boil water after a parasite outbreak sickens over 45 people
A scenic fishing village in southwestern England was under instructions to boil its tap water for a third day on Friday after a parasite sickened more than 45 people in the latest example of Britain's troubled water system.
May 17, 2024
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Global life expectancy projected to increase by nearly 5 years by 2050 despite various threats
The latest findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD) 2021, published in The Lancet, forecast that global life expectancy will increase by 4.9 years in males and 4.2 years in females between 2022 and 2050.
May 16, 2024
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Number of people experiencing poor health, early death from metabolism-related risk factors has increased since 2000
The latest findings from the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2021, published in The Lancet, provide new insights into health challenges and the risk factors that are driving them.
May 16, 2024
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Men at greater risk of major health effects of diabetes than women, study suggests
Men are at greater risk than women of the major health effects of diabetes (types 1 and 2), proposes a long term study published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health.
May 16, 2024
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Celiac disease: New findings on the effects of gluten
Today is International Celiac Day. Celiac disease is a chronic autoimmune condition that occurs in around 1% of the world's population. It is triggered by the consumption of gluten proteins from wheat, barley, rye and some ...
May 16, 2024
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Many cardiovascular deaths are due to an unbalanced diet, study finds
In Europe, 1.55 million people die every year due to a poor diet. This is the conclusion of a recent study by Friedrich Schiller University Jena, the Institute for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Economics (INL) and the ...
May 16, 2024
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Research looks at how loneliness and mental health problems are interconnected
In a new study, researchers looked at whether lonely people are more prone to problems such as depression and psychosis. Based on medication use, the correlation is clear.
May 16, 2024
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US proposes reclassifying marijuana as low-risk drug
US President Joe Biden's administration formally proposed on Thursday reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug, a historic shift that would bring federal policy more in line with public opinion.
May 16, 2024
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Research reveals lifestyle maintenance tips for infertile individuals
Monash University researchers have identified the barriers faced by people experiencing infertility to maintain a healthy lifestyle, and have suggested practical solutions to enhance skills and boost confidence to improve ...
May 16, 2024
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Study shows listening to mental health podcasts reduces stigma
Listening to mental health podcasts reduces stigma, supports the development of mental health literacy and increases help-seeking, a new study finds.
May 16, 2024
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Sunscreen won't stop you making vitamin D—here's what you should know
It's all kicking off on social media, again. This time it's about wearing sunscreen. The argument began when Tim Spector, a professor of genetic epidemiology at King's College London, raised concerns that daily sunscreen ...
May 16, 2024
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Hep C infection poses global public health threat to reproductive-age women
Both acute hepatitis C (AHC) and hepatitis C virus (HCV)-related cirrhosis incidence were up substantially globally from 1990 to 2019 in reproductive-aged women, according to a study published online April 19 in the Journal ...
May 16, 2024
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Cream cheese from Aldi, Hy-vee stores recalled due to salmonella risk
Two major supermarket chains, Aldi and Hy-Vee, are recalling brands of cream cheese because of a potential risk for salmonella.
May 16, 2024
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People with disabilities have sex too—so why do some doctors think otherwise?
Disabled people have sex. They even enjoy it.
May 16, 2024
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