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One-third of former professional American football players report a punch-drunk reality - CTE

Study found that one-third of former American football players reported perceived CTE, which was significantly associated with a higher risk of suicidality and mental health problems.

25 Sep 2024

Global myopia prevalence among children and teens set to surpass 740 million by 2050

Around 1 in 3 children and teens around the world is short (near)-sighted, with the global prevalence of myopia set to top 740 million cases by 2050 in this age group, finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, published online in the British Journal of Ophthalmology.

24 Sep 2024

Medicare coverage for obesity drug raises questions

Millions of older Americans with obesity could potentially get Medicare's help with the hefty price of a weight-loss medication in order to reduce their high risk of heart problems.

23 Sep 2024

A week of intense cycling may burn abdominal fat without major weight loss, study finds

A week of extreme cycling significantly decreased visceral adiposity in middle-aged cyclists, emphasizing the role of exercise in body composition management.

23 Sep 2024

AI-driven urban planning models mislead public health interventions, study shows

AI models using Google Street View (GSV) for urban planning can lead to incorrect conclusions about public health, especially regarding obesity and diabetes. The study reveals that physical activity levels, not environmental features like sidewalks, are more impactful on health outcomes.

22 Sep 2024

Eat more fruit and vegetables to lower frailty risk

Research finds that higher intake of fruits and vegetables significantly lowers frailty risk, especially in underweight individuals. Whole fruits and red-orange vegetables offer the greatest protective effects.

19 Sep 2024

Study highlights disparities in stroke burden across regions

Although stroke is highly preventable and treatable, there has been a rapid rise in the global stroke burden between 1990 and 2021, due to both population growth and the rise of aging populations worldwide, as well as a substantial increase in people's exposure to environmental and behavioral risk factors.

19 Sep 2024

Scientists investigate the rise in early-onset cancers and propose new strategies to combat growing epidemic

Researchers explore the global rise in early-onset cancers, linking environmental exposures and lifestyle changes to the surge, and advocate for tailored prevention and treatment strategies.

18 Sep 2024

Updated Nutri-Score system reveals stronger links between poor diet and cardiovascular disease risk

A large European study finds that consuming foods with lower nutritional quality, as graded by the updated Nutri-Score, increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, particularly stroke and heart attack.

18 Sep 2024

MicroRNA profiles help assess cancer risk in Lynch syndrome carriers

In his doctoral dissertation completed at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, Tero Sievänen demonstrates that the cancer risk of Lynch syndrome carriers can be assessed based on circulating microRNA profiles.

18 Sep 2024

Linking socioeconomic status and lifestyle to dementia risk

Researchers examine how socioeconomic status and healthy lifestyle factors interact to affect the risk of dementia.

18 Sep 2024

Genetic analysis challenges the idea that loneliness directly causes diseases

Research reveals that loneliness is linked to numerous diseases observationally, but genetic analysis shows it's likely a marker rather than a cause.

18 Sep 2024

Large-scale study to explore impact of type 1 diabetes on brain development in children

About half of adults with type 1 diabetes face significant cognitive impairment, including problems with working memory and executive function that affect day-to-day thinking. But less is known about how the condition affects children during a window of time known to be critical for healthy brain development.

17 Sep 2024

Post-treatment lifestyle choices influence long-term outcomes in breast cancer patients

Three studies led by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute researchers have encouraging implications for patients with breast cancer.

17 Sep 2024

Cutting smartphone use enhances well-being and job satisfaction

People who reduce their screen time on by merely one hour a day improve both their well-being and their motivation at work.

17 Sep 2024

Catalonia study highlights unhealthy snack trends among school-aged children

The World Health Organization (WHO) has been expressing its concern about the sustained increase in overweight and obesity among children all over the world for years.

16 Sep 2024

Study reveals link between socioeconomic inequality and the risk of age-related macular degeneration

A recent study conducted by researchers from Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine and Fudan University has revealed a significant association between socioeconomic status (SES) inequality and the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

16 Sep 2024

Physical Activity News and Research

One-third of former professional American football players report a punch-drunk reality - CTE

Global myopia prevalence among children and teens set to surpass 740 million by 2050

Medicare coverage for obesity drug raises questions

A week of intense cycling may burn abdominal fat without major weight loss, study finds

AI-driven urban planning models mislead public health interventions, study shows

Eat more fruit and vegetables to lower frailty risk

Study highlights disparities in stroke burden across regions

Scientists investigate the rise in early-onset cancers and propose new strategies to combat growing epidemic

Updated Nutri-Score system reveals stronger links between poor diet and cardiovascular disease risk

MicroRNA profiles help assess cancer risk in Lynch syndrome carriers

Linking socioeconomic status and lifestyle to dementia risk

Genetic analysis challenges the idea that loneliness directly causes diseases

Large-scale study to explore impact of type 1 diabetes on brain development in children

Post-treatment lifestyle choices influence long-term outcomes in breast cancer patients

Cutting smartphone use enhances well-being and job satisfaction

Catalonia study highlights unhealthy snack trends among school-aged children

Study reveals link between socioeconomic inequality and the risk of age-related macular degeneration

New research highlights role of dietary antioxidants in reducing erectile dysfunction risk

Exploring Japanese medicine: Longevity, lifestyle, and emerging health priorities

Higher soft drink consumption linked to increased risk of liver disease

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Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

Managing vibration in IVF laboratories

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

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