A new international study published in Nature has identified albumin, the most abundant protein in human blood, as a powerful and previously unrecognized defense against mucormycosis, a rare but often fatal fungal infection….
Category: 8. Health
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Regular Aerobic Exercise May Reverse Brain Aging
A new study found that 150 minutes of aerobic exercise each week is linked to a lower brain age. The corresponding study was published in the Journal of Sport and Health Science.
“We found that a simple,…
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These common food preservatives may be linked to cancer
A large study from France published by The BMJ reports that people who consume higher amounts of food preservatives may face a slightly increased risk of developing cancer. These additives are commonly used in industrially processed foods and…
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The type of carbs you eat may affect dementia risk
New research suggests that both the amount and the type of carbohydrates people eat may strongly influence their risk of developing dementia. The findings come from a collaborative study conducted by the Nutrition and Metabolic Health (NuMeH)…
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Q&A: How to protect your mental health when viewing violent ICE videos
Graphic footage of Renee Good’s fatal shooting on Jan. 7 by ICE agent Jonathan Ross and videos of the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti on Jan. 24 by federal agents have flooded the internet, along with other depictions of violent confrontations…
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New 2026 guideline expands access to advanced acute ischemic stroke care
Expanded eligibility for advanced stroke therapies and new recommendations for diagnosing and treating stroke in children and adults are among the major updates in the new 2026 Guideline for the Early Management of Patients With…
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Trump officially cuts ties with WHO, ending decades-long partnership
The United States has officially pulled out of the World Health Organization (WHO), a year after President Donald Trump announced plans to leave the global health group. The Trump administration said the decision was based on what it called WHO’s…
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Obesity and high blood pressure may directly cause dementia
People who have obesity and high blood pressure may be more likely to develop dementia, according to new research published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
Dementia is an increasing global public health concern, and there…
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Esophageal cancer: What it is, symptoms, and how it's treated
Esophageal cancer is a tumor that forms inside the esophagus. This tube starts in the back of the throat, goes through the neck and connects with the stomach in the abdomen. The wall of the esophagus is about a quarter-inch thick and floppy, like…
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Alcohol-intoxicated, severely injured patients often misdiagnosed, receive less treatment before hospital arrival
Physical trauma is the leading cause of death in young adults. About 1 in 4 patients with multiple trauma is alcohol-intoxicated at the time of injury, typically suffering from a fall or a traffic accident. The medical assessment of severely…
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