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Are beef tallow fries any healthier? These nutritionists say don't kid yourself

NPR Health

In a recent appearance on Fox News, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ate French fries cooked in beef tallow and mused that 'food is medicine.' Nutrition scientists are scratching their heads.

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How we are pioneering artificial intelligence applications in public health 

UK Health Security

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to address health security challenges. Here are 3 examples of projects that demonstrate how we're using cutting-edge AI technology to protect and improve public health. Using AI to understand patient experiences Understanding patients' lived experiences is crucial for improving healthcare services.

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COVID made shortages of doctors and nurses even worse. Rural hospitals still struggle

NPR Health

The U.S. already faced shortages in its health care workforce, then the pandemic spurred even more doctors and nurses to retire or leave hospital jobs. Filling those vacancies is a challenge.

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SPH Selects Winners of Dean’s Innovation Challenge

BU School of Public Health Blog

weight loss supplements SPH Selects Winners of Dean’s Innovation Challenge Four teams of BU faculty, staff, and students plan to tackle a range of creative projects, including mitigating misinformation around weight loss supplements, monitoring public health emergencies, detecting tuberculosis in low-resource settings, and preventing drug overdoses among adolescents.

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How the pandemic changed the world of disease control for worse -- and for better

NPR Health

Five years after the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic, there has been progress and backsliding in the way the world responds to infectious disease.

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Virginia court delays state’s return to carbon market as Youngkin fights ruling

Environmental Health News

A Virginia judge has paused the states court-ordered return to the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) while Gov. Glenn Youngkin appeals the decision, delaying millions in climate and flood-preparedness funding. Charles Paullin reports for Inside Climate News. In short: A Floyd County judge ruled Virginia does not have to rejoin RGGI while Youngkin's appeal proceeds, extending the legal battle potentially for years.

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Center for Aging presents 24th Annual Friedman Lecture & Awards, April 4

Washington University in St. Louis - Institute for

During the past two decades, research on Blue Zones TM has helped to identify how the worlds longest living populations achieve better health and vitality. On April 4, the Harvey A. Friedman Center for Aging presents its 24 th annual Friedman Lecture and Awards event. Keynote lecturer, Kimberly C. Porter, transformations director for Blue Zones, will present, Blueprint for Longevity: Implementing Blue Zones TM principles in our communities, focusing on the international Blue Zones TM movement, i

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Factual Friday!

Managed Care Matters

Solving healthcare access…Things in rural America aren’t getting any better - over 300 hospitals are at immediate risk of closure Add to that the Republican budget bill that maintains a cut to Medicare physician reimbursement and…things aren’t looking good for those of us (me included) that live in rural areas. And… Republicans have indicated they will stop helping lower-middle class families pay their health insurance premiums , a move that will : cause 4 million A

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'Microlightning' in water droplets may have sparked life on Earth

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A study shows that electrical charges in sprays of water can cause chemical reactions that form organic molecules from inorganic materials. The findings provide evidence that microlightning may have helped create the building blocks necessary for early life on the planet.

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A many splendored nut: studying the health benefits of eating almonds regularly

The Hindu

Discover the research-backed benefits of almonds, from heart health to weight management, in a nutshell.

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Checking back in with a doctor 5 years after he was on the frontlines of the pandemic

NPR Health

Dr. Kurt Papenfus, CEO of a small rural hospital in Colorado, was a memorable voice on NPR 5 years ago when he recounted his run in with "the 'rona beast." How is he five years later?

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TOI-1453: Sub-Neptune in system of two exoplanets

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Astronomers have discovered two exoplanets around TOI-1453, a star about 250 light years away. These two exoplanets, a super-Earth and a sub-Neptune, are common in the galaxy, yet are absent from our system. This discovery paves the way for future atmospheric studies to better understand these types of planets.

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Breakthrough peptide inhibitor effective against multiple SARS-CoV-2 variants

News Medical Health Sciences

SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, infects cells by binding its spike protein to angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptors.

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With drug Empagliflozin going off patent, doctors look forward to price reduction, benefitting diabetic, heart and kidney patients

The Hindu

Empagliflozin patent expiration in India leads to affordable treatment for diabetes, heart failure, and kidney disease.

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VCU research identifies two factors that could help close the hiring gap for autistic job seekers

News Medical Health Sciences

Autistic people often face an uphill battle when searching for a job, especially during interviews. New Virginia Commonwealth University research underscores the enduring value of employer neurodiversity training when coupled with candidates' disclosure of their autism diagnosis during the hiring process.

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U.S. recalls batches of acne creams due to slightly elevated benzene levels

The Hindu

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Combination of RAS inhibition and immunotherapy provides breakthrough for pancreatic cancer

News Medical Health Sciences

Adding immunotherapy to a new type of inhibitor that targets multiple forms of the cancer-causing gene mutation KRAS kept pancreatic cancer at bay in preclinical models for significantly longer than the same targeted therapy by itself, according to researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and Penn Medicine's Abramson Cancer Center.

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No insurance coverage, lack of government support are barriers to improving India’s dental care: experts

The Hindu

Nearly 60% of the India population is affected by dental caries, and nearly 85% by gum disease, despite both these issues being largely preventable.

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Blood-brain barrier dysfunction and inflammation linked to Down syndrome Regression Disorder

News Medical Health Sciences

A new research study led by Jonathan D. Santoro, MD, Director of the Neuroimmunology Program at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, shows evidence of dysfunction of the blood-brain barrier and inflammation in the central nervous system in individuals with Down syndrome Regression Disorder (DSRD).

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Medical professionals must seriously consider people’s beliefs and cultural practices: expert

The Hindu

A lecture on Leveraging the Power of Ritual to Improve Health Outcomes was held as part of the Sundaram Fasteners Lecture Series 5th Edition, organised by The Banyan and Banyan Academy of Leadership in Mental Health

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Long-COVID symptoms persist for two years in over half of cases

News Medical Health Sciences

23% of people infected with SARS-CoV-2 between 2021 and 2023 developed long-COVID, and in more than half of them the symptoms persisted for two years.

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All you need to know about: Low bone density

The Hindu

Osteopenia, or low bone density, is often a precursor to osteoporosis, a condition where bones become fragile, making them prone to fractures, potentially affecting millions of Indians

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Over 40,000 new gut microbes discovered in African populations

News Medical Health Sciences

More than 40,000 previously unknown gut microbes in African populations could completely change how medicines work for millions of people, according to scientists.

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All you need to know about: Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

The Hindu

Learn about the severe impact of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) on women's mental and physical health, and treatment options available.

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Current state and future prospects of artificial ligaments for treating ACL injuries

News Medical Health Sciences

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are common, especially among athletes. Each year, over 400000 ACL reconstruction (ACLR) surgeries are carried out globally.

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Restorative sleep with mind-body techniques to sleep smarter   

The Hindu

It is crucial to recognise that sleep is productive, essential for our mental health, emotional resilience and physical well-being

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Maternal high-fat diets linked to liver stress in unborn babies

News Medical Health Sciences

When mothers eat a diet high in fat and sugars, their unborn babies can develop liver stress that continues into early life.

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Key Differences Between Overstimulation and Overwhelm — and What to Do About It

Mercola

Its become commonplace to hear people describe themselves or others as overstimulated. You might even find yourself using this term to explain why a crowded store or a busy day leaves you feeling completely drained. However, true overstimulation is more than just a feeling of being busy; its a clinically recognized condition where your brain becomes unable to effectively process the barrage of sensory information it receives.

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NIH researchers define topical steroid withdrawal diagnostic criteria

News Medical Health Sciences

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have determined that dermatitis resulting from topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) is distinct from eczema and is caused by an excess of an essential chemical compound in the body.

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Virginia court delays state’s return to carbon market as Youngkin fights ruling

Environmental Health News

A Virginia judge has paused the states court-ordered return to the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) while Gov. Glenn Youngkin appeals the decision, delaying millions in climate and flood-preparedness funding. Charles Paullin reports for Inside Climate News. In short: A Floyd County judge ruled Virginia does not have to rejoin RGGI while Youngkin's appeal proceeds, extending the legal battle potentially for years.

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Mitochondria may hold key to reducing inflammaging in aging cells

News Medical Health Sciences

In humans and other multicellular organisms, cells multiply. This defining feature allows embryos to grow into adulthood, and enables the healing of the many bumps, bruises and scrapes along the way.

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Research on the filtration efficiency and influencing factors of pontoon mesh rotary filters for micro-sprinkler irrigation

NPJ Clean Water

npj Clean Water, Published online: 15 March 2025; doi:10.

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New scientific clue could unlock key cellular pathway leading to neurodegenerative diseases

News Medical Health Sciences

In Nature Neuroscience, UConn School of Medicine researchers have revealed a new scientific clue that could unlock the key cellular pathway leading to devastating neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's disease, and the progressive damage to the brain's frontal and temporal lobes in frontotemporal degeneration (FTD) and the associated disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

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Hyderabad gets India’s first Resuscitation Academy

The Hindu

India has reported approximately1.2 million casesofsudden cardiac arrest, yet awareness ofCPRremains critically low at just2%.

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