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As measles cases rise, some parents become vaccine enthusiasts

NPR Health

Vaccine hesitancy has been growing in the U.S. in recent years. But as Texas measles cases rise and other states report outbreaks too, some parents want their kids to get their shots early.

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Heart failure patients benefit from dapagliflozin after TAVR procedure

News Medical Health Sciences

Patients with heart failure who took dapagliflozin, a sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitor, after undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) were significantly less likely to die or experience worsening heart failure at one year compared with patients who did not take the drug, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session.

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This may be the most lead polluted place on Earth. Is there any hope?

NPR Health

The U.N. has identified Kabwe, a city of almost 300,000 people in Zambia, as one of the most polluted places on the planet. Who is to blame? And can justice be done?

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Can natural supplements backfire? Review explains how and why

News Medical Health Sciences

A new review uncovers how common natural supplements can both protect and endanger health, depending on dose, duration, and deliveryand points to next-gen technologies as the key to unlocking their full therapeutic power.

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As the U.S. population ages, solo caregiving becomes more common

NPR Health

NPR's Emily Kwong speaks with clinical social worker Marie Clouqueur on what it's like to be a solo caregiver and how to navigate the challenges.

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Caffeine and beetroot juice beat fatigue in repeated high-intensity runs

News Medical Health Sciences

Caffeine combined with beetroot juice significantly improves both initial and repeated 1000-meter running performance in non-athlete men. Body fat percentage, sleep duration, and nutrition emerge as key factors influencing endurance outcomes.

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Food delivery apps can lower salt use with one small change

News Medical Health Sciences

Researchers tested whether menu design and health messages on a Chinese food delivery app could nudge customers to order lower-salt meals. They found that changing default settings on menusespecially defaulting to "reduced salt"was more effective than educational messages alone.

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Three in One: West Bengal’s ambitious project to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis and Hepatitis B

The Hindu

All three diseases have similar transmission patterns and can have lifetime impacts on affected persons; the programme aims to stop vertical transmission of HIV, syphilis and Hepatitis B by 2026

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Can brain-healthy eating improve your quality of life? This study tested it

News Medical Health Sciences

A 12-week feasibility trial tested the MIND diet in midlife adults, showing improved diet quality, mood, and physical quality of life but no significant cognitive gains.

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Men’s Social Networks Decline Significantly as They Age

Evidence Based Living

Researchers have known for several decades that a robust social support network improves overall well-being for people of all ages. Those with stronger support networkstend to experience a positive mood more often, recover more quickly from health issues, and even live longer.

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AI reveals how much hidden sugar is in packaged foods worldwide

News Medical Health Sciences

Researchers developed a machine-learning algorithm to accurately predict free sugar content in packaged foods globally. The model enables large-scale assessment of carbohydrate quality based on fiber and sugar content.

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Morning-after pill to be made free in England pharmacies

The Hindu

Free emergency contraception available in pharmacies in England to reduce inequalities and improve access for women's healthcare.

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Eating ultra-processed food daily increases depression risk in older adults

News Medical Health Sciences

Eating four or more servings of ultra-processed food daily increases the risk of depression by 10% in older adults and modestly reduces their mental health-related quality of life.

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Diet is key in ensuring balanced levels of iron in body, say haematologists

The Hindu

Panellists at webinar highlight why iron is the most important biocatalytic element and how shortage or excess of it could mess up the bodys organs

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New trial shows oral semaglutide reduces cardiovascular events in diabetes patients

News Medical Health Sciences

Both the injectable and oral forms of semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist, have gained recent attention for their effectiveness against weight gain, high blood sugar, and even alcohol cravings.

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The Marriage of Empathy and Compassion: A Road to Enhancement, Action, and Change

The New Social Worker

Today, the demands before us are greater than ever. It is vital to protect ourselves through boundaries and other self-care strategies. Before we can offer compassion to our clients, we must find and hold onto it for ourselves.

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Not all Chinese food is equal: study ranks cuisines by inflammatory potential

News Medical Health Sciences

Researchers analyzed 980 dishes from eight major Chinese cuisines to evaluate their nutritional profiles and inflammatory potential using the Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII).

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How Vaping Affects Gum Health and Increases Oral Disease Risk

Mercola

Smoking e-cigarettes, also known as vaping, is becoming increasingly popular among the youth as an alternative to regular cigarettes. 1 Thats because vaping is commonly believed to be less harmful to their health. However, published research says otherwise, especially when it comes to your oral health. The chemicals in e-cigarette aerosols including nicotine, volatile organic compounds and various flavoring agents alter the oral microbiome, reducing your bodys ability to fight off infection. 2

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Why sucralose could make you hungrier instead of helping you lose weight

News Medical Health Sciences

Sucralose increases hypothalamic activity linked to hunger more than sugar or water, especially in women and people with obesity.

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Compassion Amidst Conflict: The Vital Role of Social Helpers for Elderly Women in Ukraine

BMJ Global Health

February 2025 marked three years since the escalation of the conflict in Ukraine which has deeply affected the country and its people, leaving widespread hardship and destruction in its path. Elderly women, who represent over 60% of Ukraine’s aging population, are among the most vulnerable groups impacted by the conflict, yet their plight remains largely overlooked.

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Hedonic eating fades with obesity—but neurotensin helps bring it back

News Medical Health Sciences

Chronic high-fat diets blunt the brains pleasure response to rich foods by impairing NAcLatVTA signaling in mice. Neurotensin dysfunction underlies this effect, but restoring its signaling revives hedonic feeding and reduces obesity symptoms.

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TeleManas helpline proves lifeline for mental health support in Telangana

The Hindu

The data, categorised into psychological issues, stress-related disorders, anxiety problems, sleep disturbances, mood-related sadness, relationship conflicts, suicidal ideation and medical complaints, highlights the growing demand for mental health interventions.

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Production of an immunogenic trivalent poliovirus virus-like particle vaccine candidate in yeast using controlled fermentation

NPJ Vaccine

npj Vaccines, Published online: 31 March 2025; doi:10.

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AI model matches high-sensitivity troponin testing in diagnosing heart attacks

News Medical Health Sciences

An artificial intelligence (AI) model trained to detect blocked coronary arteries based on electrocardiogram (ECG) readings performed better than expert clinicians and was on par with troponin T testing, according to research presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session (ACC.25).

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Weekly Health Quiz: Butyrate Benefits, Vitamin D, and Cellular Health

Mercola

1 How can you improve your brain health through the gut-brain axis? Increase your consumption of fiber-rich foods to boost butyrate production Butyrate, produced when gut bacteria ferment dietary fiber, acts as a signaling molecule that supports brain health, enhances immunity, and reduces stress, making fiber-rich foods the most effective choice, while probiotics may help but are less direct.

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Pulse oximeter accuracy varies across skin pigment groups

News Medical Health Sciences

The differences, or bias, between estimates of blood oxygen saturation levels as measured with pulse oximeters compared to the gold-standard method of measuring oxygen saturation in arterial blood varied significantly between patients with darkly pigmented skin compared to lighter skin pigment, according to research presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session.

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Publisher Correction: Mimicking women’s endocrine milieu in mice for women’s health-related studies

NPJ Women's Health

npj Women's Health, Published online: 31 March 2025; doi:10.

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Antidepressant use associated with higher risk of sudden cardiac death in all age groups

News Medical Health Sciences

Sudden cardiac death (SCD) refers to an unexpected death of a person, believed to be caused by a heart-related issue. It occurs within one hour of the onset of symptoms in witnessed cases or within 24 hours of the person being last seen alive in unwitnessed cases.

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Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Neurodegenerative Disorders

Mercola

You might be startled to learn that 42% of adults over 55 develop dementia by age 95. 1 Dementia is characterized by memory loss, difficulties with language and reasoning, and an overall decline in the ability to perform everyday tasks. Left unmanaged, it spirals into more severe neurodegenerative disorders that undermine independence and quality of life.

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Investigational drug lorundrostat offers significant blood pressure drop compared with placebo

News Medical Health Sciences

Among patients with uncontrolled hypertension, the investigational drug lorundrostat brought a significant reduction in blood pressure at 12 weeks compared with placebo, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session.

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Opinion: In the face of backlash against women’s rights, we need accountability

BMJ Global Health

As 2025 unfolds, the fight for womens rights is confronting unprecedented threats. Hard-won rights for women and girls are being rolled back at an alarming pace, from restricted access to abortion care in the United States to Afghanistans silencing of women in public life and Iraqs introduction of a law allowing girls as young as nine to be married.

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A Political Power Grab Redirected Funds for North Carolina’s Sexual Abuse Survivors. Women in Crisis Paid the Price.

NC Health News

ByDoug Bock Clark This story was originally published by ProPublica. ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as theyre published. For years, North Carolinas Republican-majority Legislature has taken steps big and small to wrench power from Democratic governors and the agencies under their control.