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"Miracle" weight-loss drugs could have reduced health disparities. Instead they got worse

"Miracle" weight-loss drugs could have reduced health disparities. Instead they got worse.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekApr 16th, 2024

Targeted glucosinolate conversion: How kohlrabi tissues produce health-promoting compounds

A research team at the Leibniz Institute for Vegetable and Ornamental Crops (IGZ) has analyzed how glucosinolates, health-promoting plant compounds, are broken down within various tissues of the kohlrabi plant......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated News1 hr. 42 min. ago

44,000 deaths and $10 billion: Study quantifies annual cost of child marriage in Nigeria

A study authored by Xiangming Fang, a research associate professor in the Georgia State University School of Public Health, provides the first estimates of the significant economic burden that child marriage imposes on the people and economy of Niger.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated News1 hr. 42 min. ago

Climate change: Women"s role in the economy is key to a just transition

The realities of climate change are hitting home for many people living in the Global South. Food security, water access and health have been jeopardized by increased temperatures, extreme weather events and sea level rise......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated News1 hr. 42 min. ago

What RFK, Jr.’s Health Cabinet Position under Trump Might Look Like

Federal health scientists voice concern over an anticipated takeover by medical skeptics in Trump’s second administration.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated News2 hr. 40 min. ago

Election Grief Is Real. Here’s How to Cope

Understanding the psychology of ambiguous loss can help people struggling with grief and depression in the wake of the 2024 election results.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated News6 hr. 14 min. ago

Trump’s Administration Will Attack Health Care from Multiple Angles

The new Trump administration is likely to reduce subsidies for Affordable Care Act insurance plans and roll back Medicaid coverage. Public health authorities worry that antivaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., will be empowered.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated News6 hr. 14 min. ago

Is Weight Really the Problem?

Focusing on size in health care might be doing more harm than good......»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated News6 hr. 14 min. ago

How to Overcome Solastalgia, the Feeling of Profound Loss of Your Environment

Damage to your environment can bring a profound sense of loss; that feeling, called solastalgia, can also provide inspiration.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated News6 hr. 14 min. ago

Uniformed police reduced public sexual harassment more than undercover officers new research finds

Sexual harassment, whether it's catcalling or groping, is one of the most pervasive forms of violence against women in the world......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News8 hr. 14 min. ago

Can self-employment delay retirement? Only if you are healthy and wealthy

Self-employment can provide an alternative career transition to retirement, but only for those in good health and in high-paying careers, research from Trinity Business School reveals......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News8 hr. 14 min. ago

Bone Marrow Donors Can Be Hard to Find. One Company Is Turning to Cadavers

San Francisco–based Ossium Health has carried out three transplants for cancer patients using stem cells from deceased donors’ bone marrow in recent months......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Researchers call for recognition of tire particles as a distinct environmental threat

A new study led by an international team of scientists highlights tire particles (TPs) as the leading contributor to microplastics and calls for urgent, targeted research to address their unique environmental and health risks......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Strava’s latest feature aims to make outdoor exercise safer

With reduced daylight as we head into winter, Strava is expanding its heatmaps feature to help improve the safety of its users......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

M4 Mac mini review: The first redesign in years hides incredible computing power

Apple's long-overdue overhaul of the Mac mini shrinks an already great package even more, yet it still punches far above its weight class.M4 Mac miniI've owned a Mac mini since the very first G4 model. In an era of bulky towers and a G4 Cube just yea.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Valencia floods: How to prevent a natural disaster from becoming a public health crisis

On 29 October, the unthinkable happened to thousands of people in the province of Valencia—in a matter of minutes, they went from going about their daily lives to being submerged or swept away by floodwaters, with many losing everything they own. A.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Simple model system can break down fibrils to investigate drugs for neurodegenerative diseases

The origin of many diseases such as Alzheimer's or Parkinson's can be found at the molecular level in our body, in other words, in proteins. In a healthy system, these proteins are responsible for numerous physiological functions......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Surgical complications really brought home the value of Apple’s Health Records feature

Apple first launched its Health Records feature way back in 2018, to provide a unified view of our own health records. Recent complications following surgery really showed how valuable this could be if universally adopted, not just for us as patie.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Toxic smog smothering India"s capital smashes WHO limit

Residents of India's capital New Delhi choked in a blanketing toxic smog Wednesday as worsening air pollution surged past 50 times the World Health Organization's recommended daily maximum......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Cyber professionals face an IP loss reckoning in 2025

AI can expose your work secrets. The same goes for AI-generated content, which has revolutionized workplace productivity but comes with hidden risks. As more employees use AI models to streamline tasks—whether drafting reports, building code, or de.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Wyze Scale Ultra vs. Wyze Scale X: Which premium smart scale is for you?

The Wyze Scale Ultra measures 13 health metrics, but so does the older Wyze Scale X. So, what's new with this smart scale, and is it worth your money?.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024