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Pre-pandemic exercise tied to lower odds of COVID-19 infection and hospitalization

A cohort study of older adults found that those who followed recommended exercise guidelines before the pandemic had significantly lower odds of being infected or hospitalized from COVID-19 than those who did not follow guidelines.

13 Feb 2024

Study reveals partners' discontent over postnatal ward ban

"An absurd decision", "a scandal", and "I meant nothing". These are some harsh words when describing the ban on partners in postnatal wards during the pandemic, from a partner perspective.

13 Feb 2024

Involving youths with disabilities in accessible app design

The atmosphere on the bus is cheerful. A group of young people with disabilities are testing an app they have helped develop. This app is designed to make it easier for them to take the bus to and from work.

13 Feb 2024

New study reveals inconsistent care in EMS systems across the United States

Emergency medical service (EMS) systems are not consistently providing optimal care based on new national standards of quality to patients who call 911, according to a new study from the Icahn School of Medicine of Mount Sinai.

13 Feb 2024

A century of progress: American Heart Association's historic journey and future directions

Dramatic advances in the understanding and treatment of cardiovascular diseases have saved millions of lives in the 100 years since the founding in 1924 of the American Heart Association, the world's leading voluntary organization focused on heart and brain health for all.

13 Feb 2024

Infants of non-White ethnicities are at greater risk of death in England

Twelve percent of infant deaths in England could be avoided if all infants in England had the same risk of death as White infants, a new University of Bristol-led study shows.

13 Feb 2024

Study reveals high rates of intellectual disabilities among youth in foster care

Youth with foster care involvement have an increased risk for mental health diagnoses, trauma and worse outcomes in adulthood than their peers.

13 Feb 2024

URI study explores consumer perceptions and nutrition of processed foods

Ultra-processed foods make up more than half the food average Americans eat. Including frozen and prepared meals, most packaged snacks, desserts and carbonated soft drinks - but also including more innocuous foods - they are often considered the bane of healthy eating, containing little to no nutrition to fuel healthy bodies.

13 Feb 2024

Machine-learning tool predicts onset of psychosis using MRI brain scans

The onset of psychosis can be predicted before it occurs, using a machine-learning tool which can classify MRI brain scans into those who are healthy and those at risk of a psychotic episode.

13 Feb 2024

The effect of wealth-related inequality on undernutrition in children under five

A new study in Scientific Reports examines this area, looking at how the two are related in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC).

13 Feb 2024

Interpersonal distrust from childhood bullying linked to mental health problems in teens

A new study, co-led by UCLA Health and the University of Glasgow, found that young teenagers who develop a strong distrust of other people as a result of childhood bullying are substantially more likely to have significant mental health problems as they enter adulthood compared to those who do not develop interpersonal trust issues.

13 Feb 2024

Combination therapy offers breakthrough in NSCLC treatment

A specific combination of targeted therapy and immunotherapy may better help patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) overcome inherent immune resistance and reinvigorate anti-tumor activity, according to a new study led by a researcher from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

13 Feb 2024

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Pre-pandemic exercise tied to lower odds of COVID-19 infection and hospitalization

Study reveals partners' discontent over postnatal ward ban

Involving youths with disabilities in accessible app design

New study reveals inconsistent care in EMS systems across the United States

A century of progress: American Heart Association's historic journey and future directions

Infants of non-White ethnicities are at greater risk of death in England

Study reveals high rates of intellectual disabilities among youth in foster care

URI study explores consumer perceptions and nutrition of processed foods

Machine-learning tool predicts onset of psychosis using MRI brain scans

The effect of wealth-related inequality on undernutrition in children under five

Interpersonal distrust from childhood bullying linked to mental health problems in teens

Combination therapy offers breakthrough in NSCLC treatment

Plant-based diet linked to less erectile dysfunction, urinary incontinence in prostate cancer patients

‘Behind the times’: Washington tries to catch up with AI’s use in health care

In fight over Medicare payments, the hospital lobby shows its strength

Proteomic biomarkers in blood plasma as predictors of dementia in healthy individuals

Supportive parenting and screen time link maternal depression to child self-control, research finds

Study shows ritonavir-boosted nirmatrelvir remains effective against new omicron variants in the U.S

Microgreens: Superfoods for the future, packed with nutrients and easy to grow

Beyond just a berry: The multifaceted health benefits of black chokeberry

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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