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Sedentary Behaviors, Especially TV, Tied to Lower Odds of Healthy Aging

Sedentary behaviors, especially watching television, are associated with reduced odds of healthy aging, according to a study published online June 11 in JAMA Ne

Exposure to Depressive Symptoms Linked to Worse Cognitive Function

Exposure to elevated depressive symptoms starting in young adulthood is associated with worse cognitive function over midlife, with the association stronger amo

Machine Translations Similar to Professionals for Spanish, Portuguese Discharge Instructions

For Spanish and Portuguese, machine translation platforms have comparable performance to professional translations for discharge instructions for pediatric cond

CDC Estimates 1.4 Million ED Visits/Year for Those Experiencing Homelessness

During 2016 to 2021, an estimated 1.4 million emergency department visits were made per year among people experiencing homelessness, according to a study publis

FDA Approves Farxiga (dapagliflozin) for Glycemic Control in Children Aged 10 Years and Older with Type-2 Diabetes

Exercise at One Time of Day Might Be Best for Blood Sugar Control

Folks trying to control their blood sugar levels might do best to work out in the evening, a new study suggests. Exercise performed between 6 p.m. and midnight

Generation X Experiencing Larger Per-Capita Increases in Cancer Incidence

Generation X is experiencing larger per-capita increases in the incidence of cancers than Baby Boomers, according to a study published online June 10 in JAMA Ne

Patients Can Take GLP-1 RA Medications Before Surgery

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) medications do slow gastric emptying but not by enough to warrant discontinuing medications before surgery,

Females Have Higher Genetic Risk for PTSD

The genetic influences of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are stronger in females than males, according to a study published online June 4 in The American

Dad Plays Role in His Infant's Microbiome

that typically play key roles in daily human health. They are known to stimulate the immune system, break down toxins, aid in digestion and synthesize certain k