Chronic inflammation quietly rises after age 40 as immune efficiency declines and stress signals linger longer in the body. This low-grade, persistent state accelerates aging by disrupting tissue repair, weakening metabolic balance,…
Category: 8. Health
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Guidance updated for laboratory testing for drugs of misuse in ED
In a guidance document issued by the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine, updated recommendations are presented relating to laboratory testing for drugs of misuse in the emergency department (ED).
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The beauty and serenity of laundry : Goats and Soda : NPR
A boy does laundry near the Siem Reap River.
Macy Castañeda-Lee
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People Who Go Off GLP-1s Are Experiencing a Sudden and Terrible Hunger
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist drugs, like the popular weight-loss jabs Wegovy and Ozempic, have proven to be immensely effective. Beyond allowing patients to significantly reduce their weight, they’ve been shown to have a…
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South Carolina measles outbreak grows by nearly 100, spreads to North Carolina and Ohio
South Carolina’s measles outbreak exploded into one of the worst in the U.S., with state health officials confirming 99 new cases in the past three days.
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Some flu measures decline, but it's not clear this severe season has peaked
U.S. flu infections showed signs of a slight decline last week, but health officials say it is not clear that this severe flu season has peaked.
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Sleeping less than 7 hours could cut years off your life
Getting a full night of sleep may play a larger role in longevity than many people realize. New research from Oregon Health & Science University indicates that regularly getting too little sleep is linked to a shorter lifespan.
The findings were…
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Study shows young blood can slow Alzheimer’s in mice
Alzheimer’s disease is the leading cause of dementia worldwide and remains one of the most serious challenges facing public health systems. New findings published in the journal Aging-US suggest that substances circulating in the blood may…
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A hidden loop is powering deadly pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is both the most common and the deadliest type of pancreatic cancer. Most treatment strategies focus on blocking a frequently mutated cancer gene known as KRAS. While this approach can work in some cases,…
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A Disrupted Body Clock Is Linked to Higher Dementia Risk
A weakening body clock and later daily energy peaks may quietly raise dementia risk. A new study suggests the body’s internal clock, known as circadian rhythm, may play an important role in a person’s risk of developing dementia. More than…
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