Digestive disorders often worsen during prolonged stress and anxiety, revealing how closely the brain and gut communicate. The gut-brain axis connects emotional regulation with intestinal motility, immune activity, and microbiome…
Category: 8. Health
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Uses, Side Effects, Risks, and Safety Guide
Fungal infections affect the skin, nails, scalp, and sometimes internal organs, requiring targeted fungal infection treatment. Terbinafine is one of the most widely prescribed antifungal drugs for dermatophyte infections such as…
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New blood test score detects hidden alcohol-related liver disease
Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have developed a new, easy-to-use blood test score that can help identify when fatty liver disease is being driven by excessive alcohol use, an important distinction that often…
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Abortion-related laws may affect broader access to maternal health care
A study in Health Economics uncovers a major unintended consequence of abortion-related regulations: a measurable decline in the availability of obstetricians and gynecologists. Since 2010, increasing numbers of states across the U.S. have…
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How well are international guidelines followed for certain medications for high-risk pregnancies?
Prenatal magnesium sulfate and steroids can reduce the risks of cerebral palsy and respiratory complications in preterm infants. A review in the International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics has found that despite being recommended…
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Skeletal muscle retains a 'molecular memory' of repeated disuse, study finds
Muscle loss (atrophy) due to inactivity is common after illness, injury, hospitalization or falls, and becomes increasingly frequent with aging. New research published in Advanced Science shows that skeletal muscle retains a “molecular memory” of…
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New blood test signals who is most likely to live longer, study finds
As people age, it becomes harder to know who is on track for healthy years ahead and who may be at higher risk for serious decline. A new study suggests that part of the answer may already be circulating in the bloodstream.
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Study finds high risk of readmission and death among heart failure patients
Almost half of patients hospitalized for acute heart failure in Europe are readmitted within a year, according to a new study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and published in the European Heart Journal. The risk of death also remains…
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Microplastics found in 90% of prostate cancer tumors, study reveals
A new study has found tiny plastic particles in nine out of 10 men diagnosed with prostate cancer. Researchers also discovered that these microplastics were present at higher concentrations in cancerous tumors than in nearby noncancerous prostate…
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Long-term brain effects of COVID-19 vs. flu: Study reveals key differences
Even a mild case of COVID-19 or the flu can impact the body long after the fever and cough fade, according to new Tulane University research that may help explain why some people struggle to feel fully recovered weeks or months later. Tulane…
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