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UAB partners with SEARHC to improve oral health of Southeast Alaska Natives – News

This study analyzed the oral health of geriatric and pediatric patients in Southeast Alaska. Media contacts: Anna Jones Kathryn Sawyer This study analyzed the oral health of geriatric and pediatric patients in Southeast Alaska.American Indians and Alaska Natives experience the highest population burden of oral health problems. That’s why researchers at the University of Alabama …

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Research examines the health benefits of resistant starch in plant-based diets

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In a recent review published in the journal Limits in nutrition, a group of authors investigated the health benefits of resistant starch (RS). It assesses the impact of food processing methods on their retention in plant foods using clinical evidence and observational studies from 2010 to 2023. Study: Harnessing the power of resistant starch: a …

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KFF Health News’ ‘What the Health?’: ACA turns 14 years old

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The host Julie Rovner KFF Health News @jrovner Julie Rovner is the chief Washington correspondent and host of KFF Health News’ weekly health policy podcast, “What the Health?” A noted expert on health policy issues, Julie is the author of the critically acclaimed reference book Health Policy and Policy from A to Z”, which is …

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Cooking rice with high arsenic water puts millions at health risk

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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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A critical turning point for brain health and cognition

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In a recent review published in the journal Trends in Neuroscience, researchers examined current evidence that highlights middle age as a critical period in brain aging, influencing cognitive trajectories and brain health. They recommend the use of models that account for nonlinear changes over a wide age range to distinguish between processes specific to middle …

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Study Shows Bariatric Surgery Associated With Cardiometabolic Health Improvements | VUMC Reporter

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According to a new study published in Journal of the Endocrine Society. Researchers analyzed the de-identified electronic health records of more than 7,800 people between the ages of 20 and 79 who underwent bariatric surgery between 1999 and 2022 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Improvements were pronounced among younger, female or self-identified white people, and …

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UAB renews Women’s Heart Health Program, now accepting patients – News

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The program was developed specifically to treat women and address various issues and unique risk factors that women may experience. The program was developed specifically to treat women and address various issues and unique risk factors that women may experience.Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women in the United States, accounting for …

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Vitamin D supplementation shows limited benefits for bone and heart health in hypertensive patients

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In a recent study published in the journal nutrientsresearchers evaluated whether the classification of “functional vitamin D deficiency” predicted the benefit of vitamin D supplementation on bone and cardiovascular health. Study: Classification of vitamin D status based on vitamin D metabolism: a randomized controlled trial in hypertensive patients. Image credit: NatchaS / Shutterstock Background Measurement …

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