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Major Racial and Income Disparities in Early Peanut Feeding Highlighted by New Study
Introducing peanut-containing foods to infants can significantly reduce the risk of peanut allergies later in life. However, a new study from Northwestern Medicine reveals that many parents — especially those who are Black, Hispanic, lower-income or less educated — are not receiving this critical guidance from their pediatricians, resulting in much lower rates of early…
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Sewage Spills and Coastal Winds Could Be Spreading Airborne Microplastics, Study Finds
Coastal towns and cities may be facing an invisible yet potentially hazardous threat: airborne microplastics. A new study led by marine scientists, human health experts and big data specialists from the University of Plymouth and Plymouth Marine Laboratory has revealed that a combination of sewage overflows and coastal winds could be sending billions of airborne…
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New Study Reveals Viruses as Key to Healing Gut Disorders
A new study is shedding light on the powerful role of the gut virome — particularly bacteriophages — in regulating microbial balance, immune responses and the progression of gastrointestinal diseases. This exciting research, published in Precision Clinical Medicine by a collaborative team from Sun Yat-sen University, the University of Heidelberg and the Polish Academy of…
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New Study Links Air Pollution Exposure to Heart Damage
Long-term exposure to air pollution has been found to cause early signs of heart damage, according to a recent study published in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). Utilizing cardiac MRI, the researchers discovered that fine particulate matter in the air, known as PM2.5, is associated with diffuse myocardial fibrosis…
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Breakthrough Discovery: ‘Off Switch’ Enzyme That Could Stop Heart Disease
A team of scientists at The University of Texas at Arlington has made a groundbreaking discovery that could transform the way we manage cholesterol levels and treat a host of serious illnesses. The researchers have identified an enzyme called IDO1 that, when blocked, helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels and controls inflammation, a finding that has…
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New Study Reveals Diverse Roots of Disordered Eating in College Students
Disordered eating among college students is a multifaceted issue that demands personalized mental health care, according to a new study by researchers from the University of Cincinnati, West Virginia University School of Public Health, Miami University and West Virginia University. “The study highlights how complex disordered eating can be and emphasizes the need for personalized…
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Study Links Long-Term Wildfire Smoke Exposure to Increased Heart Failure Risk
Long-term exposure to wildfire smoke incrementally raises the risk of heart failure, particularly impacting older adults, women and other vulnerable groups, according to new research published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC). The study, the first of its kind to analyze the impact of prolonged wildfire smoke on heart failure risk…
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How Lack of Sleep Impacts Migraine Sufferers: New Study Insights
For the first time, scientists have explored the intricate relationship between sleep deprivation and migraine headaches, uncovering significant findings that could shape future treatments. Led by Petter Moe Omland, a medical doctor and postdoctoral fellow at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), this research delves into how insufficient sleep impacts the brain’s response…
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Study Links Cardiac Biomarkers to Future Cancer Risk
A new study led by researchers at UCLA Health may redefine the way we understand the relationship between cardiovascular health and cancer risk. The groundbreaking research reveals that certain cardiac blood markers can predict future cancer risk, even in individuals with no history or symptoms of heart disease. Published in the Journal of the American…
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Reducing Antibiotic Prescriptions Not Enough to Combat ‘Superbugs’: New Study
Antimicrobial resistance continues to pose a grave threat to global health, despite efforts to reduce antibiotic prescriptions, according to a new study led by the University of Bath. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria evolve and no longer respond to antibiotics, leading to harder-to-treat infections. The World Health Organization ranks it among the world’s top…
