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Systematic review links outdoor air pollution to differences in children's brains

Systematic review links outdoor air pollution to differences in children's brains

by Alex Russell,UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOutdoor air pollution from power plants, fires and cars continues to degrade human, animal and environmental health around the globe. New

Systematic review links outdoor air pollution to differences in children's brains

by Alex Russell,UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOutdoor air pollution from power plants, fires and cars continues to degrade human, animal and environmental health around the globe. New
Reducing processed meat intake could have significant health benefits, study suggests

Reducing processed meat intake could have significant health benefits, study suggests

byUniversity of EdinburghCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainReducing consumption of processed meat by around one-third could prevent more than 350,000 cases of diabetes in the US over 10 years, a

Reducing processed meat intake could have significant health benefits, study suggests

byUniversity of EdinburghCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainReducing consumption of processed meat by around one-third could prevent more than 350,000 cases of diabetes in the US over 10 years, a
Looking for clues about your real age? Your grandparents' education may offer some insight

Looking for clues about your real age? Your grandparents' education may offer some insight

byDrexel UniversityVariables included in the current analysis came from the NHLBI Growth and Health study (1987–1997) and the follow-up National Growth and Health Study (NGHS). The combined info

Looking for clues about your real age? Your grandparents' education may offer some insight

byDrexel UniversityVariables included in the current analysis came from the NHLBI Growth and Health study (1987–1997) and the follow-up National Growth and Health Study (NGHS). The combined info
Dozing at the wheel? Not with these fatigue-detecting earbuds

Dozing at the wheel? Not with these fatigue-detecting earbuds

by Kara Manke,University of California - BerkeleyEarpiece assembly, fit, and manufacturing process. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-48682-7Everyone gets s

Dozing at the wheel? Not with these fatigue-detecting earbuds

by Kara Manke,University of California - BerkeleyEarpiece assembly, fit, and manufacturing process. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-48682-7Everyone gets s
Sickle cell trait is prevalent among diverse human populations, study finds

Sickle cell trait is prevalent among diverse human populations, study finds

byNIH/National Human Genome Research InstituteNIH researchers and collaborators have found that being a carrier for sickle cell disease, known as having sickle cell trait, increases the risk of

Sickle cell trait is prevalent among diverse human populations, study finds

byNIH/National Human Genome Research InstituteNIH researchers and collaborators have found that being a carrier for sickle cell disease, known as having sickle cell trait, increases the risk of
A healthy lifestyle is associated with more years without Alzheimer's

A healthy lifestyle is associated with more years without Alzheimer's

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainA U.S. study published byThe BMJtoday suggests that a healthy lifestyle is associated with a longer life expectancy among both men a

A healthy lifestyle is associated with more years without Alzheimer's

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainA U.S. study published byThe BMJtoday suggests that a healthy lifestyle is associated with a longer life expectancy among both men a
Genetic study highlights importance of diversity in understanding health disparities

Genetic study highlights importance of diversity in understanding health disparities

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaComprehensive phenome-wide genetic analysis across multiple populations. Meta-analysis of 4045 GWASs comprising 2068 traits from fo

Genetic study highlights importance of diversity in understanding health disparities

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaComprehensive phenome-wide genetic analysis across multiple populations. Meta-analysis of 4045 GWASs comprising 2068 traits from fo
What to know about water safety and CPR this summer

What to know about water safety and CPR this summer

by Laura Williamson,American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs people flock to pool parties, sandy beaches and other water adventures to cool off this summer, experts say lear

What to know about water safety and CPR this summer

by Laura Williamson,American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs people flock to pool parties, sandy beaches and other water adventures to cool off this summer, experts say lear
Meta-analysis finds cardio-fitness cuts death and disease by nearly 20%

Meta-analysis finds cardio-fitness cuts death and disease by nearly 20%

byUniversity of South AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRunning, cycling, or swimming—if you regularly exercise, you're well on track for a long and healthy life, as new research fro

Meta-analysis finds cardio-fitness cuts death and disease by nearly 20%

byUniversity of South AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRunning, cycling, or swimming—if you regularly exercise, you're well on track for a long and healthy life, as new research fro
Seven-day buprenorphine is safe for those with minimal opioid withdrawal, study shows

Seven-day buprenorphine is safe for those with minimal opioid withdrawal, study shows

by Mallory Locklear,Yale UniversityCredit: Michael S. Helfenbein, Yale UniversityA seven-day, extended-release version of buprenorphine—a treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) that can reduce

Seven-day buprenorphine is safe for those with minimal opioid withdrawal, study shows

by Mallory Locklear,Yale UniversityCredit: Michael S. Helfenbein, Yale UniversityA seven-day, extended-release version of buprenorphine—a treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) that can reduce