2 h. ago Diabetes risk quadruples with use of popular natural remedy, study finds

Cannabis users showed a 2.2% diabetes rate compared to 0.6% for non-users over five years, with researchers linking marijuana to appetite and metabolism changes.

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10 h. ago Eating one type of nut daily could lower 'bad' cholesterol, improve heart health, study finds

New research shows eating 2 ounces of almonds on a daily basis significantly lowered LDL cholesterol and improved gut health in adults with metabolic syndrome.

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44 h. ago 'A public health priority': Utah study warns of food insecurity among refugee population

'A public health priority': Utah study warns of food insecurity among refugee population  KSL.com

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6 d. ago Diabetes study reveals diagnosis gap affecting millions of people

Researchers are warning of a diabetes crisis, as nearly half of 1.3 billion affected adults go undiagnosed, with young people and low-income regions most at risk.

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7 d. ago The Starbucks Turnaround That Has Baristas and Customers Steamed

Improved service, better seating and heartfelt messages are at the heart of Brian Niccol’s turnaround plan, but baristas say they’re under pressure.

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7 d. ago The Starbucks C.E.O. Trying Hard to Deliver Your Drink Right, and Fast

Improved service, better seating and heartfelt messages are at the heart of Brian Niccol’s turnaround plan, but baristas say they’re under pressure.

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8 d. ago 'Harmless' virus found lurking in Parkinson's patients' brains, new study shows

Researchers discovered Human Pegivirus in brain tissue from five of ten Parkinson's patients, suggesting the virus may play a role in the neurodegenerative disease.

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1 week ago Scrolling on your phone on the toilet raises health risk no one wants to talk about

A new study from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center finds that using smartphones in the bathroom increases hemorrhoid risk by nearly 50%.

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1 week ago Dangerous heart conditions detected in seconds with AI stethoscope

Researchers found that AI-enabled stethoscopes can help doctors identify heart failure, atrial fibrillation and valve disease early, potentially improving patient treatment outcomes.

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2 w. ago Drinking specific vegetable juice could reduce older adults’ blood pressure, study finds

Research reveals dietary nitrates from beetroot juice could improve vascular health in older adults by changing oral microbiome composition and reducing blood pressure levels.

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2 w. ago Dementia risk slashed with one common health intervention, study finds

Treating hearing loss with hearing aids may prevent dementia, as 40% of dementia cases are linked to modifiable risk factors like untreated hearing loss.

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2 w. ago 'Social sleep apnea' could be ruining your weekend rest, study suggests

New research shows obstructive sleep apnea severity increases 18% on weekends compared to weekdays. A sleep expert discusses how to improve the condition.

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2 w. ago Common painkillers may fuel deadly superbugs that resist antibiotics, study warns

Scientists warn that over-the-counter pain relievers like ibuprofen and acetaminophen may fuel the antibiotic resistance crisis, especially in elder care facilities.

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3 w. ago Risk of colon cancer slashed by eating specific types of vegetables, study finds

A Chinese study finds that consuming 20 to 40 grams per day of cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, kale and cauliflower significantly decreases colon cancer risk.

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3 w. ago Study finds major health burden from oil and gas pollution across the United States

Study finds major health burden from oil and gas pollution across the United States  News-Medical

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3 w. ago AI tools could weaken doctors' skills in detecting colon cancer, study suggests

Medical experts warn that artificial intelligence in colonoscopy procedures could weaken physicians' natural abilities to detect tumors without technology.

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3 w. ago A hurricane's effects on victims' health last for years after the storm, study finds

A new study shows that the effects hurricanes have on people's health can last for years after a storm passes.

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