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Gretchen Walsh Overcomes Illness To Win First Individual World Title
Singapore, Singapore – July 28: Gold for Gretchen Walsh of USA during the medal ceremony after … More
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New Insights Into Chronic Fatigue, a Complex Disorder
Chronic fatigue syndrome is characterized by dizziness, sleep problems, chronic pain and fatigue. For years, clinicians debated about whether chronic fatigue syndrome was actually a condition, because it is so difficult to diagnose, and there are no…
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Seeing sick faces may prime the immune system to repel invaders
Our brains might prime our immune system merely by seeing someone who looks sick.
A study published July 18 in Nature Neuroscience found that participants who saw sick-looking faces in virtual reality showed changes in brain activity related to personal space monitoring and threat…
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Walk faster, age slower: The 14-step boost that builds strength
Frailty is a medically defined condition in older adults that increases vulnerability to everyday stresses, leading to a higher risk of falls, hospitalization and loss of independence. Warning signs of frailty include:
- Unintentional weight loss
- Moving slowly
- Feeling weak
- Persistent…
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The Truth About Sexual Health, Intimacy, And Aging
conceptual abstract image of the female reproductive system. Female uterus with vagina and ovaries
Sex and older adults remain taboo subjects in many societies—often ignored or stigmatized. But growing evidence shows that sexual health is a critical component of well-being, even in later…
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OpenEvidence’s Meteoric Rise Is Huge For Doctors
Medical research and science has never been easier to access.
OpenEvidence has raised hundreds of millions of dollars. In its most recent funding round, it raised a $210 million Series B from prominent investors such as Google Ventures and Kleiner Perkins, bringing the company’s valuation…
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Sunny side up for eggs and cholesterol
From poached to panfried, when it comes to eggs, it’s all sunny side up, as new research from the University of South Australia confirms that this breakfast favourite won’t crack your cholesterol.
Long blamed for high cholesterol, eggs have been beaten up for their assumed role in cardiovascular…
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Is Ambient AI A Commodity In Healthcare?
CHINA – 2025/02/11: In this photo illustration, a doximity logo is displayed on the screen of a … More
Ambient AI is one of the most prominent trends in…
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Science tested 64 natural remedies for depression—only a few actually work
Most people have heard of St John’s Wort and omega-3s. But did you know there are a lot more over-the-counter herbal products and supplements out there targeting depression?In our review of clinical trials of these products, we found 64 different over-the-counter (OTC) products that have been…
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