Can I eat instant noodles every day? What does it do to my health?
Instant noodles are cheap, quick and comforting—often a go-to snack or meal for students, busy workers, families and anyone trying to stretch their grocery budget.
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Medical research
Medical journal articles with extenders receive more than twice as many views
An analysis of article views in Taylor & Francis medical journals has revealed that “extenders” can significantly increase readership. Plain language summaries of publications and clinical trial protocols with extenders attracted 144% higher views than…
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Review highlights untapped potential of the vaginal microbiome
The vaginal microbiome is a largely overlooked area of medicine that could dramatically improve outcomes for millions of women, concludes a new review published in Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology. The study was co-authored by the Medic…
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Neighborhoods may hold the key to slowing cognitive decline
A collaboration between researchers from the Center for Healthy Brain Aging (CHeBA) at UNSW Sydney and the Australian Catholic University (ACU) has found that living in walkable, green, and well-connected neighborhoods—especially those with access to p…
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Natural maple polyphenol found to inhibit tooth decay bacteria in new study
A new study in the journal Microbiology Spectrum highlights the potential of using a natural compound from maple to combat the bacteria responsible for tooth decay: Streptococcus mutans.
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Why dolphins’ arteries don’t age—and what that means for humans
EU researchers are exploring how dolphin arteries stay healthy with age in the hope of unlocking new ways to improve cardiovascular health in humans.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New York City Legionnaires’ disease outbreak death toll climbs to 3; 67 ill
The deadly Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Harlem continues to spread, forcing residents to be hyper-vigilant and on the look-out for the flu-like symptoms associated with the illness.
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Healthy habits cut heart disease risk by 86% in women with gestational diabetes
A landmark study led by researchers from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine), and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that women with a history of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) can slas…
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Dangerous dreams: Inside internet’s ‘sleepmaxxing’ craze
From mouth taping to rope-assisted neck swinging, a viral social media trend is promoting extreme bedtime routines that claim to deliver perfect sleep—despite scant medical evidence and potential safety risks.
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FACT FOCUS: RFK Jr.’s reasons for cutting mRNA vaccine not supported by evidence
Although mRNA vaccines saved millions of lives during the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. incorrectly argued they are ineffective to justify the Department of Health and Human Service’s recent decision to cancel $500 mill…