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Physical Activity + Mindfulness Training Aids Mental Health

Interventions combining physical activity with mindfulness are effective for improving mental health and well-being, according to a review published online in t

FDA Says Marijuana Should Be Reclassified as Less Risky Drug

Citing research that revealed marijuana has less potential for abuse than other drugs with the same restrictions, scientists from the U.S. Food and Drug Adminis

CDC: Although Season Not Over, Flu Activity Is Slowing Down

For the first time in months, there has been a single-week decrease in flu activity, according to data released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prev

Artificial Intelligence Increases Diabetic Eye Exams in Youth With Diabetes

For youth with diabetes, an autonomous artificial intelligence diabetic eye exam at the point of care is associated with increased diabetic eye exam completion

$250B of U.S. Health Costs Could Be Tied to Exposure to Chemicals in Plastics

Plastics exposure contributes substantially to disease costs in the United States, according to a study published online Jan. 11 in the Journal of the Endocrine

1975 to 2019 Saw 58 Percent Decrease in Breast Cancer Mortality

In the United States, breast cancer screening and treatment were associated with a 58 percent reduction in breast cancer mortality in 2019 compared with 1975, a

'Default' Orders for Palliative Care Speed Relief for Hospital Patients in Pain

but it is always there if they don t. After instituting this system across 11 hospitals, palliative care consultation rates rose from 16.6 percent of cases to 4

Stressed Teens at Risk of Heart Trouble Years Later

Stressed-out teens are likely to have more heart health risk factors in adulthood, a new study says.Teens with elevated stress levels tended to have high blood

Walking, Biking to Work Lowers Inflammation That Could Trigger Disease

didn t significantly alter active commuting s effect on inflammation, the investigators noted.It did seem that at least 45 minutes of active commuting was neede

FDA Clears Sickle Cell Drug to Treat Another Blood Disorder

Casgevy, a groundbreaking treatment that was approved to treat sickle cell disease in December, was given the U.S. Food and Drug Administration s blessing on Tu

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