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Study finds calories may be more important than meal timing when it comes to weight lossA randomized controlled trial comprised of adults with obesity and prediabetes found that both time-restricted eating and a usual eating pattern resulted in weight loss when calories were held constant in both groups. It did not seem to matter whether participants consumed most of their calories early in the day... Read more
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Primary care program blending virtual with in-person options connects locals to family physiciansAn innovative health care program developed by researchers at the University of Ottawa has successfully paired residents with family physicians at a time when Canada is lagging behind comparable, high-income countries in providing access to primary care providers.... Read more
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Gay and bisexual men diagnosed with mpox face substantial stigma, finds studyGay and bisexual men who were diagnosed with mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) during the 2022 outbreak in England faced substantial issues related to stigma and potentially poor-quality care when accessing services, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.... Read more
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Study explores how relationship with partner impacts breast cancer survivor's emotional and physical well-beingDiagnosis and treatment of breast cancer place significant stress on survivors, their partners, and their relationships. A new study from researchers with Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University's Schools of Nursing, Science, and Medicine is one of the first to examine the impact of relationship satisfaction and agreement between breast cancer... Read more
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Worrying conflict of interest: UK health care organizations receiving payments from medical device industryJoint replacements, pacemakers, surgical instruments, and sutures; medical devices are a staple of health care. New research published in the journal Health Policy and Technology reveals that UK hospitals, universities, and other health care organizations received over €37 million in 'education' payments from the medical device firms that supply them,... Read more
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Increase in smoking among younger women in more advantaged social groups in England: StudySmoking among women under 45 from more advantaged social groups in England appears to have increased over the past decade, according to a new study by UCL researchers.... Read more
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Study shows young people living in deprived coastal areas have worst healthYoung people living in deprived coastal areas are likely to become unhealthier young adults than those living in deprived inland communities, according to new research.... Read more
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Check your fridge for Trader Joe's fresh basil, linked to salmonellaFresh organic basil tainted with salmonella and sold by Trader Joe's in 29 states has sickened at least 12 people, according to an alert issued Wednesday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.... Read more
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Rising number of Americans sent to ERs last year during heat wavesAs climate change threatens another long hot summer for Americans, new data shows last summer's record-breaking temperatures sent a rising number of people to emergency departments. The findings are published in the journal MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.... Read more
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Gym hygiene guide: The dangerous bacteria that lurk in dirty fitness equipment and clothesA friend of mine, on a recent trip to the gym, declined to use the machine for drying his trunks—that gym equivalent of a salad spinner which removes excess water from your swimming costume. His reason? The amount of "fecal excrement" it was likely to contain.... Read more
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Telemedicine can change care for the better say health care expertsTelemedicine has come to play an important role in patient care, but without prompt congressional action, it may no longer be an option for millions of Americans.... Read more
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Injuries landing many Aussie kids and teens in hospital, says reportEvery year, thousands of children and adolescents aged 0–18 across Australia present to an emergency department (ED) or are hospitalized for an injury or poisoning incident. Injury hospitalizations are the third leading contributor to the burden of disease for children and adolescents aged 0–19 years. Injuries sustained during childhood can... Read more
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Video: Busting plant-based diet mythsMany people eat a plant-based diet for health benefits and cultural and religious beliefs, while others just enjoy the savory taste of fruits and vegetables.... Read more
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Families often have chief medical officers—and they're almost always womenIn every family, there's often one person who takes charge of everybody's health care needs. Who makes sure everyone gets an annual health exam. That they get their teeth cleaned and their prescriptions filled. And that all the insurance claims get filed.... Read more
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Report finds high levels of pesticides in 20% of fruits, veggiesNearly 20% of fresh, frozen and canned fruits and vegetables that Americans eat contain concerning levels of pesticides, a new report finds.... Read more