Being consistently physically active in adulthood is linked to a 30–40% lower risk of death from any cause in later life, while upping levels from below those recommended for health is still associated with a 20–25% lower risk, finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence,…
Category: 5. Health
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Coffee Enemas Are Trending On Social Media. Here Are The Dangers
When you order some coffee at say a coffee shop, you may be asked whether you’d like it in a mug or a cup. But, on social media, numerous posts are telling you to put your coffee somewhere else. Yep, you’ll find folks touting the supposed “perks” of getting coffee enemas, ranging from…
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Researchers grow 400+ brain cell types—a leap for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s research
Nerve cells are not just nerve cells. Depending on how finely we distinguish, there are several hundred to several thousand different types of nerve cell in the human brain according to the latest calculations. These cell types vary in their function, in the number and length of their cellular…
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This tiny brain molecule could hold the key to learning, memory—and Alzheimer’s treatment
Scientists have discovered how a key protein helps maintain strong connections between brain cells that are crucial for learning and memory.
Results of the study, published in the journal Science Advances, could point the way to new treatments for traumatic brain injuries and diseases, such as…
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Breakthrough microchip reveals how your body fights viruses—in just 90 minutes
A new microchip invented by Scripps Research scientists can reveal how a person’s antibodies interact with viruses — using just a drop of blood. The technology offers researchers faster, clearer insights that could help accelerate vaccine development and antibody discovery.
“This lets us take a…
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Walgreens Shareholders Approve $10 Billion Private Equity Buyout
Walgreens Boots Alliance shareholders Friday approved private equity firm Sycamore Partners’ $10 … More
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Gut microbes may flush ‘forever chemicals’ from the body
Expelling toxic “forever chemicals” from the body may take guts — or at least, their microbes.
Some microbes found in the human gut can absorb some per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, researchers report July 1 in Nature Microbiology. Mice harboring those bacteria in…
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The Most Expensive Medical Condition Is Not What You Think
Million Dollars Seamless Pattern with USD Dollar Sign. Raining money stack grunge background. … More
In a minute, I’m going to ask you what the most expensive medical condition is in the American healthcare system. Before you guess, however, I’m going to explain…
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Muscle weakness in cancer survivors may be caused by treatable weakness in blood vessels – new research
Tumors can destroy the blood vessels of muscles even when the muscles are nowhere close to the tumor. That is the key finding of a new study that my colleagues and I recently published in the journal Nature Cancer.
Muscle loss in cancer patients is a major health problem, but the exact…
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AI in health care could save lives and money − but change won’t happen overnight
Imagine walking into your doctor’s office feeling sick – and rather than flipping through pages of your medical history or running tests that take days, your doctor instantly pulls together data from your health records, genetic profile and wearable devices to help decipher what’s…
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