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No consistent pattern found in health responses to blueberry interventions, study shows

No consistent pattern found in health responses to blueberry interventions, study shows

In a recent study published in Nutrients, researchers conducted a blueberry intervention using quartile divisions to determine interindividual responses in vascular and cognitive endpoints following a specific dietary intervention. survey: Interindividual responses to a blueberry intervention across multiple endpoints. Image credit: Bukhta Yurii/Shutterstock.com Background Individual health improvement requires an understanding of interindividual heterogeneity in dietary …

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Cooking rice with high arsenic water puts millions at health risk

Cooking rice with high arsenic water puts millions at health risk

Using water contaminated with higher than recommended levels of arsenic could pose a serious health risk to millions, new research from the University of Sheffield has found. New research from scientists at the Institute for Sustainable Food at the University of Sheffield has found that countries that do not adhere to current World Health Organization …

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Health leaders applaud Biden’s executive order on women’s health

Health leaders applaud Biden’s executive order on women’s health

The White House has taken another step to improve women’s health. After launching a women’s health research initiative in November and announcing a $100 million investment in February, President Joe Biden issued an executive order Monday that will allocate $12 billion to improve women’s health research and innovation. Several women’s health leaders are coming out …

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UpLift Acquires Higher Ed Mental Health Company

UpLift Acquires Higher Ed Mental Health Company

UpLift, a behavioral health company, announced Monday that it has acquired TAO Connect, a mental health company for higher education organizations. Based in Tampa, Florida UpLift offers virtual access to talk therapy, psychiatry and medication management services. It has a national network of nearly 2,000 providers and accepts insurance, including from Aetna, Cigna and UnitedHealthcare. …

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Lazy eye in childhood linked to increased health risks in adulthood

Lazy eye in childhood linked to increased health risks in adulthood

Adults who had amblyopia (“lazy eye”) in childhood are more likely to develop hypertension, obesity and metabolic syndrome in adulthood, as well as an increased risk of heart attack, a new study led by UCL researchers has found. When the study was published in eClinicalMedicinethe authors emphasize that although they found an association, their research …

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Medical debt is linked to population health and increased mortality

Medical debt is linked to population health and increased mortality

In a recent cross-sectional study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers from the United States of America (US) examined at the county level the relationship between medical debt and health outcomes in the US population. They found that medical debt was associated with poorer health and increased premature mortality and mortality in the population. Survey: …

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The study found that chronic underhydration is associated with major health risks

The study found that chronic underhydration is associated with major health risks

In a recent review article published in Nature Reviews Nephrologyresearchers synthesized what is known about the long-term consequences of chronic underhydration. Most people know that hydration is vital to maintaining health, but studies show that insufficient hydration is a common problem, affecting nearly half of adults surveyed in the United States and Europe. Experts believe …

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The Mediterranean diet has been hailed for its heart health benefits in women, a study has found

The Mediterranean diet has been hailed for its heart health benefits in women, a study has found

In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers from Australia reviewed the evidence on the Mediterranean diet (MD) and cardiovascular health outcomes in women. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death among women worldwide. Nutrition plays a key role in modifying cardiovascular risk factors and reducing CVD risk. The MD is …

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Impact of diet on health outcomes among UK Biobank participants

Impact of diet on health outcomes among UK Biobank participants

In a recent study published in Nutrients, researchers assessed the relationship between diet and health outcomes among UK Biobank (UKBB) participants. survey: Associations of diet with health outcomes in the UK Biobank: a systematic review. Image credit: Julia Furman/Shutterstock/com Background Diet is critical to preventing and controlling chronic disease, with dietary patterns linked to cardiovascular …

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