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New evidence on the relationship between moderate wine consumption and cardiovascular health

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Light and moderate consumption of wine is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular complications, according to a multicenter study. The study is based on the analysis of a biomarker of wine intake -- specifically, tartaric acid, present in grapes. It was carried out in 1,232 participants in the PREDIMED project, a major scientific epidemiological study in nutrition on the effects of the Mediterranean diet on cardiovascular health.

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Scientists know our bodies are full of microplastics. What are they doing to us?

NPR Health

Plastic particles are found in our organs, blood and even semen. But do they stay in us forever? What damage are they doing? Here are six questions scientists are trying to answer.

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Public Health’s food safety rating system is expanding! Here’s what to expect.

Public Health Insider

As 2025 approaches, we have great news for food lovers across King County. Public Healths popular food safety rating system the green smiley face signs in restaurant windows is expanding to include more food businesses. The post Public Healths food safety rating system is expanding! Here’s what to expect. appeared first on PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER.

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How America lost control of the bird flu, setting the stage for another pandemic

News Medical Health Sciences

Keith Poulsen's jaw dropped when farmers showed him images on their cellphones at the World Dairy Expo in Wisconsin in October.

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Prehistoric rock in Japan reveals clues to major ocean anoxic event

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Researchers analyzed radioisotopes in layers of fossilized volcanic ash. Decay of uranium to lead within tiny crystals enabled scientists to precisely pinpoint dates for certain events. They determined this event occurred 119.5 million years ago -- coincident with evidence for massive volcanic eruptions -- and lasted for 1.1 million years. Study results help scientists better understand links between atmospheric CO2 levels, climate changes and conditions in the oceans.

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The CDC has confirmed the first severe case of bird flu in a human in the U.S.

NPR Health

A person in Louisiana has been hospitalized after becoming infected with a case of bird flu that's been linked to wild birds and poultry.

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Scientists detect rare H5N1 avian flu strain in Australian child after travel to India

News Medical Health Sciences

A 2.5-year-old returning to Australia from India was infected with a reassortant H5N1 virus, revealing genetic mixing between avian influenza clades and gaps in South Asian surveillance.

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Chart of life extended by nearly 1.5 billion years

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Fossilized skeletons and shells clearly show how evolution and extinction unfolded over the past half a billion years, but a new analysis extends the chart of life to nearly 2 billion years ago. The chart shows the relative ups and downs in species counts, telling scientists about the origin, diversification, and extinction of ancient life. With this new study, the chart of life now includes life forms from the Proterozoic Eon, 2,500 million to 539 million years ago.

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'Cancer ghosting' can be more painful than treatment, survivors say

NPR Health

'/> Loss of social support after a cancer diagnosis is a surprisingly common experience, social workers and cancer patients say. For young cancer survivors, it is a particularly difficult part of the disease.

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La pesca mundial frente al cambio climático: un éxodo hacia los polos

Environmental Health News

Los cambios en la temperatura del agua y las corrientes ocenicas estn alterando la distribucin de muchas especies marinas, de forma que los pases tendrn que adaptarse a una nueva realidad pesquera. No todos lo tienen fcil.

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APHA awards ceremony recognizes exceptional work on climate and health

Public Health Newswire

APHA Affiliates and individual members receive awards for innovative climate solutions

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Diversity of novel hydrothermal vent styles on the Arctic ocean floor

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A new study about Earth's northernmost seafloor hydrothermal system shows even more variety in vent styles than previously thought. The study has important implications for understanding the origin of these vents and assessing their global-scale impact on the Earth-Ocean system. The study also has implications for understanding and searching for habitable environments, and potentially even life on other ocean worlds in our outer solar system, according to the study's authors.

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Saturday is the winter solstice. Make the most of the shortest day of the year

NPR Health

Saturday marks the shortest day of the year and the official start of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. NPR has compiled plenty of expert tips for celebrating the solstice and weathering winter.

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Registration is Open for Our Planet, Our Health 2025!

Climate for Health

Registration is open for the largest event on planetary and climate health, Our Planet, Our Health: 2025 Climate Action Convention! This spring, ecoAmerica is excited to partner with leading organizations to catalyze action for a more sustainable, equitable, and healthier world.

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Reflections on 2024 and looking forward to the new year

Public Health Informatics Institute Newsletters

PHII Director Vivian Singletary celebrates our 2024 public health wins and gets ready for the opportunities and challenges in the new year. The post Reflections on 2024 and looking forward to the new year appeared first on PHII.

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Can the heart heal itself? New study says it can

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Physician-scientists found that a subset of artificial heart patients can regenerate heart muscle, which may open the door to new ways to treat and perhaps someday cure heart failure.

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Genital herpes is a 'forgotten' virus. But that doesn't mean it's gone away.

NPR Health

Over 800 million people have genital herpes and in many cases the virus can flare up over a person's lifetime, causing painful symptoms. So why doesn't the world pay more attention?

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New long COVID index highlights five symptom subtypes

News Medical Health Sciences

Researchers provide a detailed report of the updated 2024 long COVID research index.

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Spread of Antifungal-Resistant Trichophyton indotineae, United Kingdom, 2017–2024

Preventing Chronic Disease

Spread of Antifungal-Resistant Trichophyton indotineae , United Kingdom, 20172024

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Laser-based artificial neuron mimics nerve cell functions at lightning speed

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Researchers developed a laser-based artificial neuron that fully emulates the functions, dynamics and information processing of a biological graded neuron, which could lead to new breakthroughs in advanced computing. With a processing speed a billion times faster than nature, chip-based laser neuron could help advance AI tasks such as pattern recognition and sequence prediction.

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This cookbook is unlike any other from India. Pass the honeycomb, please!

NPR Health

Dalit Kitchens of Marathwada. '/> In Dalit Kitchens of Marathwada, Shahu Patole pays tribute to a cuisine that has long been considered not worthy of documentation. We interviewed Patole and are sharing some of his recipes.

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Older adults take a lot of medications — sometimes they hurt more than help

NC Health News

By Grace Vitaglione Rachel Baxter moved her mother from Connecticut to Baxters home in Fuquay-Varina a little over a year ago. Her mother, 89, has Alzheimers disease and needed extra help, but Baxter eventually realized that some of her mothers issues were because of the prescription drugs she took. Some of the medications significantly lowered her blood pressure.

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Research sheds light on the ethical complexities in conducting Industry-funded cannabis studies

News Medical Health Sciences

In the first study of its kind, research led by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) sheds light on the ethical complexities and systemic barriers facing scientists conducting cannabis research funded by the for-profit cannabis industry.

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Carnivorous squirrels documented in California

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

California ground squirrels hunt, kill and eat voles, reveals a new study documenting evidence of widespread carnivorous behavior among squirrels.

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Taking vitamin D is unlikely to prevent falls or fractures. Here's what it does

NPR Health

Vitamin D is good for the immune system, but in older people it doesn't prevent falls or fractures, according to health experts at the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Here's why you need it.

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Add mumps vaccine to universal immunisation programme: Tamil Nadu to Centre

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu requests GoI to add mumps vaccine to UIP due to rising cases, emphasizing need for control and prevention.

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Study shows beef can be part of a heart-healthy diet

News Medical Health Sciences

A recently published, comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis has added to the growing body of evidence showing that beef can be enjoyed in a heart-healthy diet.

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Tinkering with the 'clockwork' mechanisms of life

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Opening new doors for the development of nanotechnologies in medicine and other fields, scientists recreate and compare two natural mechanisms to better program the timescale of molecular communication and functionality.

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How much power would RFK Jr. have at HHS? A former health secretary weighs in

NPR Health

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is making the case with senators that he should lead Health and Human Services. Kathleen Sebelius, who had the job under Obama, explains the power and limits of the role.

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Study finds slowing of age-related declines in older adults

Science Daily - Public Health

A new study reveals significant improvements in the health of older adults when compared to previous generations.

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Chronic gut infection may play role in Alzheimer’s disease progression

News Medical Health Sciences

Arizona State University and Banner Alzheimer's Institute researchers, along with their collaborators, have discovered a surprising link between a chronic gut infection caused by a common virus and the development of Alzheimer's disease in a subset of people.

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Large Hadron Collider regularly makes magic

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A brotherly research duo has discovered that when the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) produces top quarks -- the heaviest known fundamental particles -- it regularly creates a property known as magic.

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Who can say it's healthy? The FDA has a new definition for food labels

NPR Health

At a time when more than half the American diet comes from processed, packaged foods, the FDA has new rules aimed at helping people make healthier choices in the grocery store.

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FSSAI seeks quarterly data on expired and rejected food items

The Hindu

All licensed food manufacturers and importers should upload the data; move is to ensure that such items are not resold for public consumption

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