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New Study Links Climate Change to Increased Risk and Severity of Sleep Apnea
In a revelation that may set new directions for public health policy, researchers from Flinders University have linked rising global temperatures to an increased risk and severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The study, published in the journal Nature Communications, illustrates how climate change could significantly impact sleep disorders, which already affect nearly a billion…
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Pancreatic Cancer Vaccine Shows Remarkable Results in Preclinical Trials
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic have created a vaccine that has eliminated pancreatic cancer in preclinical models of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), the most common form of the disease. Pancreatic cancer remains one of the deadliest forms of cancer, with a grim five-year survival rate of just 13%, according to the…
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Keys to Reducing Eating Disorders in College Women
Researchers at the University of Houston have uncovered compelling findings that could significantly impact the treatment and prevention of eating disorders among college women. The study, published in the Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, reveals that female college students who display higher levels of psychological flexibility are less likely to develop eating disorders. Eating disorders…
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Self-Collection Tests Double Cervical Cancer Screening Rates
A recent study from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center reveals that mail-in self-collection HPV tests more than doubled cervical cancer screening rates among never- and under-screened U.S. women. This real-world study, published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine, offers an innovative pathway to address cervical cancer disparities. The randomized PRESTIS study showed…
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Survey Finds Misconceptions About High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects nearly half of adults in the United States and is a leading cause of heart attacks and strokes. Despite its prevalence, a recent health survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) reveals that many Americans remain dangerously misinformed about the condition. The survey, conducted among 1,653 U.S. adults…
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Why TikTok Teen Skin Care Craze Is Harmful: New Study
In a new study published June 9 in the journal Pediatrics, researchers from Northwestern Medicine have examined the skin care routines promoted by TikTok influencers and found alarming results. Girls aged 7 to 18 are using an average of six different skin care products, with some applying more than a dozen in their daily routine.…
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New Study Links Air Pollution Particles to Pregnancy Complications
A new study by researchers at Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health has established a molecular link between fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) and negative pregnancy outcomes. Published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology, the research reveals that exposure to these tiny particles during pregnancy can disrupt maternal metabolism, affecting key biological pathways…
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Insights on How Nature Helps Manage Chronic Back Pain
Researchers from the University of Plymouth and the University of Exeter have discovered that spending time in nature can significantly alleviate the symptoms of chronic lower back pain. The study, published in The Journal of Pain, offers new insights into how nature functions as a therapeutic aid, providing both physical relief and mental comfort. This…
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New Study Finds Mediterranean Diet Alleviates IBS Symptoms
A recent pilot study conducted by researchers at Michigan Medicine has uncovered that the Mediterranean diet may provide significant symptom relief for patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Promising initial findings from this investigation, published in the journal Neurogastroenterology & Motility, indicate that this diet could serve as a more sustainable and less restrictive alternative…
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Most Americans Uninformed About Alcohol-Cancer Link
While alcohol is a leading preventable cause of cancer, public knowledge about this risk is surprisingly low in the United States. According to a new study from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, only 40% of American adults recognize alcohol as a risk factor for cancer. The study, published in the JAMA Oncology…
