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A deficiency of taurine—a nutrient produced in the body and found in many foods—is a driver of aging in animals, according to a new study led by Columbia researchers and involving dozens of aging researchers around the world. The same study also found that taurine supplements can slow down the aging process in worms, mice, and monkeys and can even […]
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Congratulations are in order for Jana Kramer and her brand-spanking-new fiancé Allan Russell — they are expecting their first child together! The “Let It Burn” singer announced she is pregnant with her third baby today, and we couldn’t be happier for her! Related story Pregnant Rumer Willis Absolutely Glowed at Her Family Baby Shower “We’ve been keeping another secret from […]
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There are plenty of good reasons to make sure you’re eating enough fruit and vegetables each day. Not only do fruit and vegetables contain many of the important vitamins and minerals our body needs to function at its best, they also keep our gut healthy and may even help maintain a healthy weight. But some plant foods may be more […]
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Fat Britain sends NHS prescriptions bill rocketing past £10BILLION with huge uptick in diabetes drugs dished out – as data shows taxpayers are still forking out £100M for pills Brits can get over-the-counter The bill for diabetes, which is linked to being too fat, cost the NHS £1.4b alone Read more: Children exposed to ‘forever chemicals’ more likely to be obese […]
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A new study by the University of Southampton has found that health managers should consider the levels of a range of staff, beyond just doctors and nurses, when assessing patient safety. Research by the University’s School of Heath Sciences shows hospitals with higher levels of allied healthcare professional (AHP) staff, such as physiotherapists, radiographers, dieticians and occupational therapists, report significantly […]
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There are so many things to love about summer. The warm weather, summer Fridays, BBQs, and of course, delicious cocktails. While the classic margarita is a summer staple, why limit yourself to one beverage when there are so many enticing flavor combos out there to try? Not sure where to start? Well, Brooklyn Decker can help you out with that. […]
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In a recent study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, researchers determined the association between the duration of breastfeeding and the intake of ultra-processed food items (UPF) among preschool children in Spain. Study: Longer breastfeeding duration is associated with lower consumption of ultra-processed foods in a sample of Spanish preschoolers: The SENDO project. Image Credit: Nastyaofly/Shutterstock.com Background […]
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Fertility rates plunge to decade low as researchers find biggest dip in female graduates Women of all backgrounds had fewer children over the past decade But a study found the decline was particularly sharp among the well-educated READ MORE: I’m a fertility doctor – the 5 biggest myths about getting pregnant Female graduates have delayed having babies later than less-educated […]
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A clinical trial led by Yale Cancer Center shows that the drug osimertinib, a targeted therapy for non-small cell lung cancer, improved rates of survival and reduced risk of recurrence in patients after surgery. The results, published June 4 in the New England Journal of Medicine, were presented this week by Dr. Roy Herbst, deputy director of Yale Cancer Center […]
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A team led by the National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS) with members from Singapore General Hospital, A*STAR’s Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IMCB) and Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS), National University of Singapore’s Cancer Science Institute of Singapore and National Taiwan University, have evaluated that the dual immunotherapy, PD-1 immune checkpoint inhibitor nivolumab and CTLA-4 targeting drug ipilimumab, is […]
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