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Food insecurity among low-income adults dropped nearly 5% during pandemic-era SNAP expansion
Benefits expansions during the COVID-19 pandemic may have helped to mitigate food insecurity among low-income adults.…
Want to quit smoking in 2024? Cytisine can help … if you live in the right country
A new study published in Addiction has found that cytisine, a low-cost, generic stop-smoking aid that…
Dapagliflozin cuts cardiovascular events in patients with heart failure, T2D
For patients with heart failure and type 2 diabetes (T2D), dapagliflozin does not reduce urinary albumin-to-creatinine…
Prone positioning does not cut time to weaning in ARDS with VV-ECMO
For patients with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) undergoing venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO), prone…
Quality of low-carb diets affects weight change in U.S. adults, finds study
The quality of low-carbohydrate diets (LCDs) is associated with weight change among U.S. adults, according to…
When a quick telehealth visit yields multiple surprises beyond a big bill
In September 2022, Elyse Greenblatt of Queens, New York, returned home from a trip to Rwanda…
Got period pain or cramps? What to eat and avoid, according to science
Painful periods are common. More than half of people who menstruate have some pain for up…
Study suggests that the neural correlates of mind-wandering can vary across different tasks
When humans are completing a specific task, their minds can shift from what they are doing…
Holiday togetherness can also mean family fights. But there are ways to try to sidestep the drama
The holidays, a time where families and friends can get together to talk, to laugh—or get…
Guidelines updated for use of antiplatelet therapy for atherosclerotic CVD
In a guideline update issued by the Canadian Cardiovascular Society/Canadian Association of Interventional Cardiology and published…
Predicting Alzheimer’s dementia in oldest of the old
A new study indicates that severity of amyloid deposition in the brain—not just age—may be key…
Q&A: Is it COVID, flu, or allergies? How to protect yourself and loved ones this season
Flu season is here once again. And many questions have formed over the last couple of…
‘Great British Bake Off’ Christmas desserts not as naughty as you may think
Christmas desserts from “The Great British Bake Off” are more likely to use ingredients that are…
Research suggests statins may slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease
Statins could slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, at least for some patients. This is the…
Scientists spread festive cheer as research reveals Christmas dinner can be healthy
In less than a week’s time, families around the country will be sitting down to tuck…
Study finds clinicians rank patient views as least important in diagnosis
Experts today call for more value to be given to patients’ “lived experiences” as a study…
Changes in biochemical, hematological parameters seen before IBD diagnosis
Changes in multiple biochemical and hematological parameters occur up to eight years before diagnosis of Crohn…
Progress toward eliminating child marriage in India has stalled, says study
Child marriage has declined in India—but across the country, one in five girls and nearly one…
Risk of death decreases after COVID-19 vaccine but protection wanes after six months, finds study
The risk of death from COVID-19 decreases significantly after vaccination but this protection diminishes after six…
Decline in smoking in England has stalled since pandemic
A decades-long decline in smoking prevalence in England has nearly ground to a halt since the…
Patients can interrupt immune-suppressing medicines to boost immunity provided by COVID-19 booster, finds study
A major clinical trial, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has shown that people…
Managing medication for loved ones
Some older people struggle with remembering to take their medications or organizing them effectively. Adult children,…
Cell therapy appears safe and effective for lymphoma in remission
A study led by researchers at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller…
Wasabi shows memory-boosting powers in study
Wasabi, that green condiment that spices up your sushi, may possess memory-boosting powers, a new Japanese…
US approves sickle cell breakthrough with gene editing therapy
The United States on Friday approved a breakthrough medicine that uses revolutionary gene editing tool CRISPR…
Research finds peer support vital for those taking medication for severe mental illness
Researchers at Aston Pharmacy School have found that people with severe mental illness could benefit from…
World-first human trial finds arthritis drug can suppress progression of type 1 diabetes
Researchers at St Vincent’s Institute of Medical Research (SVI) in Melbourne have shown that a commonly…
State abortion access key factor in future US doctors’ training (residency) choices, finds study
State access to abortion is a key factor in choosing where to apply for residency (training)…
A farsighted approach to tackle nearsightedness
Modern living may be contributing to an epidemic of nearsighted vision and related blindness. By 2050,…