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Enhanced protein nutrition during critical illness shows no benefit, finds study
Critically ill patients often face challenges with muscle loss, which can impact their recovery process. To address this issue, researchers from the University of Adelaide conducted a trial to investigate…
What’s in Trump’s tax-cut bill: Medicaid cuts, rural health fund, ACA
The House Republicans made a significant move on Thursday by passing President…
Welkom Residents Demand End To Water Crisis And Sewage Spills
The community of Welkom in the Free State is facing a crisis…
‘Vapes are safe alternatives to smoking’ — and other lies they tell us –
ZK: What are some of the key provisions in the new Tobacco…
Adults who survived childhood cancer are at increased risk of severe COVID-19, says new study
Childhood cancer survivors face a higher risk of developing severe cases of…
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Why are we so negative? An expert answers
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UnitedHealth faces Medicare Advantage challenges rivals have overcome
UnitedHealth Group, the largest health insurance and services conglomerate in the United States, has recently faced unexpected financial challenges in…
Women non-smokers still around 50% more likely than men to develop COPD, research finds
Study Finds Women Non-Smokers 50% More Likely Than Men to Develop COPD Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain According to a recent…
CDC suggests RSV vaccine, antibodies reduced infant hospitalizations
A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highlights a significant decrease in hospitalizations for respiratory…
‘I Didn’t Know I Was Born With HIV’
Saidy Brown and Tay Luree's stories shed light on the struggles faced by young people living with HIV in South…
Eating ultra-processed foods may speed up early signs of Parkinson’s disease
The relationship between diet and neurodegenerative diseases has been a topic of interest for researchers for many years. A recent…
Vinay Prasad’s FDA speech: Praises staff, embraces evidence
Vinay Prasad, the new director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, delivered his first address to FDA staff…
Freedom Farm Residents Exposed To Deafening Aircraft Noise For Decades
The residents of the Freedom Farm informal settlement, located near the Cape Town International Airport, are constantly exposed to the…
Study finds teens driving older vehicles have increased risk for fatal crashes
Motor vehicle crashes are a significant concern, especially for teen drivers in the United States. According to a study conducted…
Fentanyl busts saved 258 million lives? Experts say that’s implausible
government's efforts to combat the opioid crisis. They emphasized the importance of preventing even a single fatal overdose and highlighted…
How diet shapes gut microbiome health
The impact of diet on gut health has been a topic of interest for researchers for many years. A recent…