The database, developed by researchers at Mass General Brigham and made available to the public, sheds light on the availability of processed foods at different grocery stores, highlighting the need for more understanding and regulation of the foods offerPeer-Reviewed Publication Mass General Brigham ‘True Food’ Research Database Offers Rankings for 50,000 Processed Foods The database,...
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Maintaining good balance is crucial as you age. Asking these questions can help
by Albert Stumm A couple walk on a sidewalk in Santiago, Chile, Wednesday on May 3, 2017. Credit: AP Photo/Esteban Felix, File Taking a shower. Grocery shopping. Moving around the kitchen. Getting dressed. The underappreciated link between these mundane activities is good balance, which geriatricians say is key to maintaining an independent lifestyle as we...
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7 Reasons Why Age and Alcohol Don’t Mix
Why your body doesn’t tolerate alcohol like it used to. Plus, a look at the latest health warnings By Sonya Collins, AARP 17 Comments PublishedJanuary 03, 2025 Getty Images As you add more candles to your birthday cakes, you may notice that your organs don’t work as efficiently as they once did. Your balance might not be as...
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From Earache to Emergency: The Dangerous Path of Untreated Infections
By Loyola MedicineJanuary 9, 2025No Comments4 Mins Read FacebookTwitterPinterestTelegram Share Ear infections aren’t just painful — they can be dangerous. Even with the widespread use of antibiotics, severe complications like brain abscesses and meningitis can occur, highlighting the need for immediate medical attention and thorough treatment strategies. Despite the advances in antibiotic treatments, ear infections can...
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Lead and other heavy metals found in popular protein powders, new report says
Chocolate protein powders contained up to 110 times more cadmium than vanilla-flavored powders, according to the Clean Label Project report from Jan. 9. Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images Nearly half of some of the most popular protein powders have levels of heavy metals like lead that exceed government food safety regulations, a consumer safety nonprofit said in its...
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Dietary choices create distinct gut microbiomes, influencing health outcomes
by University of Trento Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A varied diet rich in vegetables is known to be healthy for one’s well-being. Excessive consumption of meat, especially red meat, can lead to chronic and cardiovascular diseases. That is also because what we eat shapes the gut microbiome. At the same time, excluding certain foods, such as...
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Wellness & Healthy Living
Coffee’s heart benefits shown to improve based on when you drink it By Michael Franco January 08, 2025 Morning coffee drinkers will be happy to raise a mug to the findings in a new study from Tulane University Depositphotos View 1 Images From fighting memory decline to warding off some cancers, drinking coffee continues to emerge as a way...
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Norovirus outbreaks sweep California
by Kendrick Marshall This electron microscope image shows a cluster of norovirus virions. Credit: Charles D. Humphrey/CDC/public domain A nasty stomach bug has been spreading across the country, including California, in recent months—leaving people feeling nauseous, achy or worse. There were 91 outbreaks of norovirus reported across the country during the week of Dec. 5,...
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Elderberry juice shows benefits for weight management, metabolic health in clinical trial
by Elizabeth Chambers, Washington State University Credit: AI-generated image Elderberry juice may be a potent tool for weight management and enhancing metabolic health, according to a recent Washington State University-led study. A clinical trial published in the journal Nutrients found that drinking 12 ounces of elderberry juice daily for a week causes positive changes in the gut microbiome and improves...
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Walking pneumonia cases are picking up pace
Another respiratory illness to be wary of By Devika Rao, The Week published 21 hours ago The disease progresses more gradually than traditional pneumonia, “so it’s going to be a few days where you start to feel poorly, you start to get a cough, you start to get a fever, and really over about three to five days,...