The new US dietary guidelines for 2025-2030 emphasizes diets rich in protein, dairy, healthy fats, vegetables and fruits.
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The federal government has been revisiting the well-known food and nutrition pyramid to reestablish new dietary…
Category: 8. Health
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Coffee And Tea Consumption Associated With Lower Dementia Rates
I have been a regular coffee drinker since college (and especially during the challenging days of medical school.) Last year, I covered a pair of recent research papers indicating a link between regular coffee consumption and decreased mortality…
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Can cold plasma improve surgery recovery? Study suggests faster healing, less fat
Cold plasma devices are increasingly used across surgical procedures, including skin rejuvenation, scar remodeling, liposuction and diabetic wounds. A recent study from Thomas Jefferson University found that using an FDA-approved cold plasma…
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Tourette Syndrome And Tics — What Doctors Want You To Know
Tourette syndrome involves involuntary motor and vocal tics that are widely misunderstood. Learning what the condition looks like can help reduce stigma and judgment.
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After total pancreatectomy, most endocrine crises hit within three months
After undergoing a total pancreatectomy, where the pancreas is surgically removed in its entirety, many patients face potentially life-threatening endocrine complications like hypoglycemia and diabetic ketoacidosis. This is because the pancreas…
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Common car seat problems — and how to fix them : NPR
Elizabeth Kanagawa, a certified child passenger safety technician, demonstrates how to adjust the harness of a car seat….
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Can Too Much Protein Harm Your Kidneys? What Science Really Says About Kidney Health
The idea that a high protein diet could damage kidney health has been debated for years. From bodybuilding plans to low-carb eating patterns, higher protein intake is often promoted for muscle growth, weight control, and…
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Comparing GLP‑1 Injectable Weight‑Loss Meds, Semaglutide vs Tirzepatide, and Real Side Effects
The debate of Ozempic vs Mounjaro has become one of the most discussed topics in modern weight management. These injectable weight-loss meds, often referred to as GLP‑1 weight-loss drugs, have gained massive attention for their…
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Study maps how NF-κB regulates gene expression in cells
To further the quantitative understanding of cellular decision making, Dr. Gregory Reeves and his team in the chemical engineering department have worked to interpret how a transcription factor dictates the alteration of gene…
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UCL study reveals environmental cost of dental nitrous oxide use
Nitrous oxide used for sedating patients during dental appointments has a significant environmental impact, with wide variation in use and wastage across the UK, according to a new study by UCL (University College London)…
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