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Elevated Metals in Plasma, Urine Linked to ALS Risk, Survival

Elevated metal levels in plasma and urine are associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) risk and survival, according to a study published online Aug.

Fracture Risk Higher in Women With T2DM Due to Poorer Physical Function

Women with type 2 diabetes (T2D) have higher bone mineral density (BMD) and better bone microarchitecture, but poorer physical function than women without diabe

High-Intensity Interval Training Improves Cardiorespiratory Fitness After Stroke

For individuals after stroke, 12 weeks of short-interval high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is effective for improving cardiorespiratory fitness (V O2peak)

Gaps Identified in Medicaid Provision of Routine Vision Care

Although most fee-for-service Medicaid programs cover routine eye exams, many do not cover glasses or low vision aids, according to a study published in the Aug

Remission of Type 2 Diabetes Feasible With Soup and Shake Diet Intervention

A behavioral intervention designed to support weight loss can yield remission of type 2 diabetes, according to a study published online Aug. 5 in The Lancet Dia

Post-Op Radiation May Give Long-Term Protection Against Breast Cancer's Return

Radiation therapy following surgery can keep breast cancer from returning for up to 10 years, a new study claims.The study supports the current standard of care

Hospital Patients Can Bring 'Superbugs' Home

even if the hospital patient was never diagnosed with MRSA. Patients can become colonized with MRSA during their hospital stay and transmit MRSA to their househ

Diabetes Run in Your Family? Diet, Exercise Can Still Prevent It

Folks can overcome their genetic risk for type 2 diabetes through healthy diet and regular exercise, a new study says.A healthy lifestyle reduced the risk of ty

TikTok Videos Glamorize Eating Disorders and Harm Women's Body Image

for example, young women starving themselves or engaging in workouts, juice cleanses or offering up weight-loss tips. The other group watched neutral TikTok con

Childhood Vaccines Have Saved 1 Million U.S. Lives Since 1994, CDC Says

of children were eligible to receive vaccines through the program, the report found. VFC plays an important role in maintaining high childhood vaccination cover

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