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Walking 7,000 steps per day associated with reductions in risk of several serious health problems

A comprehensive new study analyzing data from over 160,000 adults finds that walking approximately 7,000 steps per day is associated with reductions in the risk of several serious health outcomes, including all-cause mortality (47% reduction), cardiovascular disease (25% reduction), cancer (6% reduction), type 2 diabetes (14% reduction), dementia (38% reduction), depression (22% reduction), and falls (28% reduction).

24 Jul 2025

AI tool helps doctors predict hospital death risk in cirrhosis patients

Predicting who might die while in the hospital is one of the hardest challenges for doctors caring for people with serious liver disease.

24 Jul 2025

Tribal health officials work to fill vaccination gaps as measles outbreak spreads

Cassandra Palmier had been meaning to get her son the second and final dose of the measles vaccine. But car problems made it difficult to get to the doctor.

24 Jul 2025

Substance use disorders increase risk of unplanned hospital readmissions

People with any type of substance use disorder (SUD) stand a 24% higher risk of having an unplanned hospital readmission within 30 days of a previous discharge compared with those without the disorder, new UCLA-led research finds.

23 Jul 2025

RSV causes severe outcomes and heart complications in older adults

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a well-known cause of infections in children, but it's understudied in older individuals.

23 Jul 2025

Machine learning improves prediction of death risk in hospitalized cirrhosis patients

Researchers employed a machine learning technique known as random forest analysis and found that it significantly outperformed traditional methods in predicting which hospitalized patients with cirrhosis are at risk of death, according to a new paper published in Gastroenterology.

23 Jul 2025

New study evaluates impact of changing race definitions on U.S. cancer data

Tracking race-specific rates of cancer incidence and mortality is important for identifying racial differences in these outcomes and for monitoring efforts aimed at achieving the highest level of health for all.

22 Jul 2025

Date vinegar lowers blood sugar and cholesterol in type 2 diabetes

This study reveals that red date vinegar intake improves blood glucose and lipid profiles in type 2 diabetes, indicating potential for metabolic risk reduction.

22 Jul 2025

Liver identified as key driver of cancer cachexia

Many people with cancer experience dramatic loss of muscle and fat tissue. In many cases, even the heart muscle is affected, which further weakens the body.

21 Jul 2025

Muscle loss from GLP-1 drugs could undermine long-term health

Popular GLP-1 drugs help many people drop tremendous amounts of weight, but the drugs fail to provide a key improvement in heart and lung function essential for long-term good health, University of Virginia experts warn in a new paper.

21 Jul 2025

AI reshapes ARDS care by predicting risk, guiding ventilation, and personalizing treatment

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are transforming acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) management, enabling earlier detection, precision risk stratification, and tailored therapies. Emerging AI techniques promise to improve outcomes, but real-world clinical validation and integration remain critical challenges.

21 Jul 2025

Heart-healthy habits can improve overall physical and psychological well-being

A new study from Emory University reveals that maintaining optimal cardiovascular health can significantly improve overall physical and psychological well-being.

18 Jul 2025

Study underscores the need for enhanced child abuse detection during public health emergencies

Child physical abuse (CPA) is a leading cause of injury-related death among infants and young children. Common indicators include bruises, fractures, and particularly retinal and intracranial hemorrhages.

18 Jul 2025

New biomarker ELL2 identified for early diagnosis and prognosis in sepsis

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition caused by organ dysfunction resulting from the body's dysregulated response to infection.

18 Jul 2025

Study reveals complex patterns of burden and survival among people with digestive system cancers in China

Digestive system malignancies (DSMTs)-including esophageal, gastric, colorectal, liver, and pancreatic cancers-represent a major public health challenge in China.

18 Jul 2025

Study highlights gaps in preeclampsia risk assessment and aspirin use

A new study sponsored by Mirvie, which is the first to evaluate U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) guidelines for preeclampsia risk and aspirin prescription in a single, nationally representative, prospective population, found while high-risk factors had sufficient value in estimating risk, there's limited value for the moderate risk category - leading to nonspecific recommendations for aspirin use, a recognized prevention tool.

18 Jul 2025

Retrospective analyses indicate Ozempic’s protective effects against stroke fatality

Three studies presented today at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's (SNIS) 22nd Annual Meeting discussed whether using GLP-1 inhibitors could lessen the impacts of stroke and related brain injuries or reduce the risk of stroke altogether.

18 Jul 2025

Chronic venous insufficiency linked to increased cardiovascular disease and mortality risk

In light of reports from the White House that President Donald J. Trump has been diagnosed with Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI), the American Heart Association is sharing important information on the condition and its association with cardiovascular risk factors, disease and increased risk of death.

18 Jul 2025

AI-guided patient stratification boosts Alzheimer’s trial outcomes and efficiency

Scientists have used an AI model to reassess the results of a completed clinical trial for an Alzheimer's disease drug.

17 Jul 2025

Galectin-3 identified as key driver of chemoresistance in pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer is often diagnosed at an advanced stage and is characterized by a poor prognosis and rising mortality.

17 Jul 2025

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Walking 7,000 steps per day associated with reductions in risk of several serious health problems

AI tool helps doctors predict hospital death risk in cirrhosis patients

Tribal health officials work to fill vaccination gaps as measles outbreak spreads

Substance use disorders increase risk of unplanned hospital readmissions

RSV causes severe outcomes and heart complications in older adults

Machine learning improves prediction of death risk in hospitalized cirrhosis patients

New study evaluates impact of changing race definitions on U.S. cancer data

Date vinegar lowers blood sugar and cholesterol in type 2 diabetes

Liver identified as key driver of cancer cachexia

Muscle loss from GLP-1 drugs could undermine long-term health

AI reshapes ARDS care by predicting risk, guiding ventilation, and personalizing treatment

Heart-healthy habits can improve overall physical and psychological well-being

Study underscores the need for enhanced child abuse detection during public health emergencies

New biomarker ELL2 identified for early diagnosis and prognosis in sepsis

Study reveals complex patterns of burden and survival among people with digestive system cancers in China

Study highlights gaps in preeclampsia risk assessment and aspirin use

Retrospective analyses indicate Ozempic’s protective effects against stroke fatality

Chronic venous insufficiency linked to increased cardiovascular disease and mortality risk

AI-guided patient stratification boosts Alzheimer’s trial outcomes and efficiency

Galectin-3 identified as key driver of chemoresistance in pancreatic cancer

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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