Dance teachers, health researchers, urban planners — they all have a desire to get people moving. But globally, exercise rates have remained stagnant.
Category: 8. Health
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After firings, funding cuts and a shooting, can a demoralized CDC workforce recover? : NPR
It’s been a year since mass firings began at the CDC, the federal public health agency. Then came a shooting, and the government shutdown. Atlanta is still feeling the economic and emotional effects.
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Study identifies immune cells and RANK protein as fertility regulators
The kick off signal for puberty begins in the brain. Specifically, in the hypothalamus, where specific neurons release a hormone that activates the hypophysis, at the base of the skull, which then releases other hormones to start…
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4 In 5 Doctors Now Use AI In Their Practices, AMA Survey Says
More than 80% of physicians use artificial intelligence in their practices, the American Medical Association said. That’s more than double the rate tallied in 2023.
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Medicare Advantage ‘dark money’ group tries to win higher payments for insurers : NPR
Medicare Advantage Majority has spent more than $3.1 million on hundreds of Facebook ads since September 2024, according to…
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Does This Protein Drive Exercise’s Brain Boost?
Bad news for couch potatoes: Exercise isn’t just good for the body, it’s good for the brain, too. It elevates your mood, maintains neural health, and improves cognition. Still, the inner workings of the relationship between physical activity…
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New Alzheimer’s Treatment Options Reveal What Modern Dementia Drugs Can and Cannot Deliver
New Alzheimer’s drugs have brought cautious optimism to families and clinicians searching for better Alzheimer’s treatment, but they also raise questions about effectiveness, safety, and access. These dementia drugs promise to slow…
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Autoimmune Disease Causes and Why the Immune System Attacks the Body
Autoimmune diseases occur when the body’s defense system mistakenly targets its own healthy tissues, and understanding autoimmune disease causes is key to making sense of this process.
Instead of attacking only viruses, bacteria, and…
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10 Common Side Effects of Popular Weight Loss Drugs Doctors Want You to Know
Weight loss drugs‘ side effects have become a widely discussed topic as GLP-1 medications gain popularity for treating obesity and type 2 diabetes. These medications work by slowing stomach emptying and signaling fullness to the…
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10 Daily Habits That Improve Gut Health and Balance Your Microbiome Naturally, According to Doctors
Gut health plays a critical role in digestion, immunity, and even mood because the human microbiome contains more than 100 trillion microorganisms that influence body systems. Digestive health tips often focus on supporting microbial…
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