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Nursing for at least six months may spur beneficial gut bacteria connected to better heart health years later WHAT: An observational study supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found that infants who had more diverse bacteria in their gut had lower childhood blood pressure, and this protective association was stronger if they were...
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NIH-funded study supports use of adenotonsillectomy in this at-risk patient group What: Surgical removal of enlarged tonsils and adenoids in children with mild sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) appears to significantly reduce the frequency of medical office visits and prescription medicine use in this group, according to a clinical study supported...
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Studies show some UPFs may carry higher risks than others; knowledge gaps remain From hot dogs and potato chips to chicken nuggets and sugary sodas, Americans are eating more ultra-processed foods (UPFs) than ever. Researchers estimate that up to 70% of the U.S. diet is composed of foods that are ultra-processed – meaning an excess number of...
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Nursing for at least six months may spur beneficial gut bacteria connected to better heart health years later WHAT: An observational study supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found that infants who had more diverse bacteria in their gut had lower childhood blood pressure, and this protective association was stronger if they were...
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Why some cancer treatments are harming the heart – and what researchers are doing about it It’s no secret that scientific breakthroughs can have unintended consequences. Take man-made pesticides like DDT. Initially celebrated for controlling insect-borne diseases, they eventually led to the decline of bird populations due to their harmful effects...
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This indicator improved predictions for major heart problems among adults with limited blood flow to their heart.
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An observational study with more than 40,000 adults found that morning coffee drinkers had a 16% reduced associated risk of dying from any cause throughout nearly 10 years compared to non-coffee drinkers.
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Findings highlight the importance of infection prevention measures and personalized heart failure care. A study funded by the National Institutes of Health has found that adults who were hospitalized for a severe infection, such as respiratory infections or sepsis, were more than twice as likely to develop heart failure years later. The findings...
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By combining three measures of a person’s cardiovascular response to stress into one equation, researchers could better predict risks for future cardiac events among people with heart disease A scientific team funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has developed a risk calculation to determine how a person’s cardiovascular system adapts...
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Researchers are reporting progress toward a food labeling system that can quickly identify ultra-processed foods.
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Imagine having a digital carbon copy of yourself that physicians could use to predict long-term risks for disease, assess how your body may respond to treatment, and simulate surgeries in advance. A virtual twin may sound as far-fetched as robotic surgery and self-driving cars once did, but researchers are studying how to turn this vision into a...