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Category: 8. Health
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Survey reveals more than 1/3 of young adults with IBD face step therapy insurance barriers
The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation revealed compelling new research pointing to major health care access challenges and financial burdens disproportionately affecting young adults with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The national survey,…
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Philly’s walkable streets and public parks offer older residents chances to stay active – but public transit and accessibility pose challenges
One in five Philadelphians are age 60 or older, and the city’s senior population has been growing for at least the past decade.
I’m a Philly-based physical therapist and researcher who studies how to boost physical activity for…
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Scientists find a safer way for opioids to relieve pain
Scientists at USF Health are making major progress in understanding how new opioid compounds interact with the body to relieve pain. Their work is raising optimism that future pain medications could deliver relief without the life-threatening…
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How stressors during pregnancy impact the developing fetal brain
The maternal microbiome and immune system have both independent and synergistic effects on fetal brain health—changes in the mother’s immune system have been linked to an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children.
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Nestle recalls infant formula in several European countries
Swiss food giant Nestle announced on Monday a recall of batches of infant formula in several European countries, notably France, Germany, Austria, Denmark, Italy and Sweden, as a precautionary measure.
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Infant Screen Time Linked to Higher Levels of Teen Anxiety
High levels of screen time before age two is linked to slower decision-making at age 8 and higher levels of anxiety by adolescence. The corresponding study was published in eBioMedicine and presents a pathway…
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Schizophrenia-linked genetic variant renders brain receptor unresponsive to both natural and therapeutic compounds
A genetic mutation passed from mother to children in families affected by schizophrenia has now been shown to completely silence a brain receptor that pharmaceutical companies are racing to target with new drugs.
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Think you make 200 food choices a day? Think again
Numbers are often used in health messaging to guide behavior and spark motivation. But not every number that circulates widely is grounded in solid science. One claim in particular has gained traction over the years. It suggests that people make…
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Flu cases tick up in Massachusetts as health officials warn of new variant
Flu cases in Boston and across Massachusetts are continuing to tick up as a new variant circulates, with public health officials reminding residents it’s not too late to get vaccinated.
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