Getting your steps in can reduce depression, research finds
NPR Health
JANUARY 5, 2025
A recent study shows getting walking more may help prevent depressive symptoms. Tracking your steps may help you stay motivated, researchers say.
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H5N1 bird flu spillover to horses, raises fears of new viral strains
News Medical Health Sciences
JANUARY 5, 2025
Researchers report the first confirmed cases of H5N1 bird flu in horses, highlighting their role as potential reservoirs for viral reassortment. This groundbreaking study urges increased surveillance to prevent novel influenza epidemics.
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Indonesia launches free meals program to fight stunting
NPR Health
JANUARY 5, 2025
Indonesia's new government started an ambitious project to feed nearly 90 million children and pregnant women to fight malnutrition and stunting, as critics question whether the program is affordable.
ICMR detects two cases of HMPV in Karnataka through routine surveillance
The Hindu
JANUARY 5, 2025
The two cases that tested positive for HMPV, the first to be detected in the country after China reported a surge in the virus, are babies who had a history of bronchopneumonia
How do you keep monkeys from making mischief?
NPR Health
JANUARY 5, 2025
In one Indian town, monkeys will steal your glasses and give them back if you toss them a container of mango juice. It's one more sign of the impact of urbanization on the wild.
Y chromosome’s unexpected impact on aging and disease in men
News Medical Health Sciences
JANUARY 5, 2025
Loss of the Y chromosome (LOY) in men, a dynamic mutation linked to aging, impairs immune function and increases risks of cancer, Alzheimers, and cardiovascular diseases, making it a promising biomarker and therapeutic target.
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Human protein MxA restricts H5N1, but virus mutations raise alarms
News Medical Health Sciences
JANUARY 5, 2025
Human MxA protein suppresses mammalian H5N1 virus replication, but emerging mutations may enable partial evasion, raising concerns for human transmission.
20 years since schools started flagging students' BMI, obesity has only risen
NPR Health
JANUARY 5, 2025
Arkansas was the first state to start sending letters home flagging students' Body Mass Index. Twenty years later, they do not appear to have had any effect on childhood obesity.
Can a carnivore diet meet all your nutrient needs?
News Medical Health Sciences
JANUARY 5, 2025
Researchers explore the micronutrient composition and sufficiency of four versions of the carnivore diet as compared to national nutrient reference values.
4 Ways Dry January Can Positively Impact Your Health
Black Health Matters
JANUARY 5, 2025
Dry January is a way to take a break from alcohol once the eggnog, champagne coquito, and sorrel flooding the holiday season are gone. Many people participate in this global effort to eliminate alcohol intake for a month. Others only engage in beer and wine, excluding spirits and liquors. It permits people to reflect on their alcohol consumption and engage mindfully, if at all.
Can the DASH diet prevent high birth weight?
News Medical Health Sciences
JANUARY 5, 2025
Adhering to the DASH diet during pregnancy significantly reduces the risk of having large-for-gestational-age (LGA) newborns, a key factor in preventing future metabolic disorders. This study highlights the role of healthy dietary patterns in improving maternal and fetal health outcomes.
A procedural overview of why, when and how to use machine learning for psychiatry
Nature Mental Health
JANUARY 5, 2025
Nature Mental Health, Published online: 06 January 2025; doi:10.1038/s44220-024-00367-2 This Review provides a comprehensive overview of the principles, processes and procedures in the application of machine learning for psychiatry and mental health research.
Adequate calcium intake, exercise crucial for young adults to prevent osteoporosis, say experts
The Hindu
JANUARY 5, 2025
The webinar on Osteoporosis: What a Common Man Needs to Know, organised by Naruvi Hospitals and The Hindu, focused on key risk factors and treatment options
Compulsivity is linked to suboptimal choice variability but unaltered reinforcement learning under uncertainty
Nature Mental Health
JANUARY 5, 2025
Nature Mental Health, Published online: 06 January 2025; doi:10.1038/s44220-024-00364-5 Lee et al. find that compulsivity is associated with choice variability under uncertainty, resulting in frequent switching between choice options but no alteration in the ability to learn from the positive or negative outcomes of these choices.
Occurrence characteristics and transport processes of riverine microplastics in different connectivity contexts
NPJ Clean Water
JANUARY 5, 2025
npj Clean Water, Published online: 06 January 2025; doi:10.
Predicting suicide attempts among US Army soldiers using information available at the time of periodic health assessments
Nature Mental Health
JANUARY 5, 2025
Nature Mental Health, Published online: 06 January 2025; doi:10.1038/s44220-024-00360-9 A machine learning model incorporating a wide range of administrative medical and demographic data from the US Army outperformed suicide risk screening questions in predicting suicide attempts over the 6month period following soldiers annual medical examinations.
Texas shrimper's legal victory spurs $50 million revival of fishing community
Environmental Health News
JANUARY 5, 2025
A historic $50 million Clean Water Act settlement led by Diane Wilson is revitalizing the Texas Gulf Coast, funding a fishing cooperative, oyster farm and environmental restoration efforts. Dylan Baddour reports for Inside Climate News. In short: Diane Wilsons 2019 settlement against Formosa Plastics has funded $50 million in projects, including a $20 million fishing cooperative and environmental programs.
Quarantine animals infected by bird flu, Centre tells States after tiger, leopard deaths in Nagpur
The Hindu
JANUARY 5, 2025
Animal Husbandry Ministry circular to States calls for enhanced biosecurity protocols and testing; zoo staff must be given protective equipment and health screenings; detailed guidelines within a week
From ducks to detection: Revolutionizing surveillance in the fight against HPAI
News Medical Health Sciences
JANUARY 5, 2025
Vaccination drastically reduces avian influenza outbreaks in ducks, but enhanced passive surveillance is crucial for timely and effective detection of the virus.
Public Health Policy: At the Intersection of Law and Medicine.
The Health Care Blog
JANUARY 5, 2025
By MIKE MAGEE As 2025 kicks off, its wise to pause, and gather our thoughts as a nation. Few would argue that weve been through a lot over the past decade. And quite naturally, we humans are prone to blame individuals rather than circumstances (most of which have been beyond our control) for creating an environment that feels as if it is unraveling before our eyes.
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