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Category: 5. Health
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Omega-3 benefits may vanish quickly after you stop
A new study has found that the benefits of a fatty acid known as eicosapentaenoic acid vary widely from person to person. Researchers say the results highlight how individual metabolism plays a crucial role in protecting against cardiovascular…
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Your IQ may determine how well you hear in a crowd
Picture yourself chatting with a friend in a crowded café. The clatter of dishes and hum of voices make it tough to follow the conversation. It might seem like a sign that you need a hearing aid, but new research suggests the issue may be linked…
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Scientists find hidden antibiotic 100x stronger against deadly superbugs
Chemists from the University of Warwick and Monash University have identified a promising new antibiotic that can combat drug-resistant bacterial infections, including MRSA and VRE.
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is considered one of the most…
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CDC’s ability to prevent injuries like drowning, traumatic brain injury and falls is severely compromised by Trump cuts
Much has been written about the unprecedented impact that the second Trump administration has had on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, from massive job cuts and entire programs being wiped out to leadership shake-ups and the
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Hit By Costs And Medicaid Cuts, Centene Reports $6.6 Billion Loss
Health insurer Centene reported a $6.6 billion third-quarter loss as the company struggles to control rising healthcare costs in the government-subsidized health plans it administers and sells. In this photo is the building housing Centene…
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CVS Reports Big Loss On Devalued Oak Street Clinics But Aetna Costs Are Stable
CVS Health Wednesday reported a $4 billion third-quarter loss related to the reduced value of its Oak Street Health primary care facilities, but the company is getting a handle on health costs that have hit its Aetna health insurance business.
CVS…
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Lower Cholesterol May Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk
People with genetic variants linked to lower cholesterol levels are less likely to develop dementia, reported a new study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia. The results suggest that maintaining low…
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Listening To Music Linked To 39% Lower Dementia Risk, New Study Says
A new study showed that regularly listening to music, whether its’ from Sir Mix A Lot (pictured here) or someone else, is associated with lower likelihoods of cognitive decline and dementia. (Photo by Anthony Pidgeon/Redferns via Getty Images)
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Inner Cosmos Psychiatric Implant Completes Early Feasibility Trial
The two parts of the Inner Cosmos Digital Pill device
Inner Cosmos
I’ve covered the XR and wearable technology spaces for a long time as a technology industry analyst, including healthcare wearables and brain-computer interface products that…
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