A surprisingly small number of people with high blood pressure are using salt substitutes, even though they offer an easy and effective way to cut sodium and improve heart health. That’s the key finding from new preliminary research presented at…
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Your DNA is constantly moving—and it may explain cancer
How does DNA pack the enormous amount of information needed to build a human body? And what happens when that system breaks down? Research led by Jesse Dixon, MD, PhD, explores how DNA is arranged in three dimensions inside cells, revealing that…
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The Barrier To Entry Hiding In Plain Sight
In much of the U.S., new health care providers must secure regulatory approval before entering the market.
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Imagine if opening a new restaurant required government certification that the community “needed” another place to eat, and that…
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This new test could transform UTI treatment with same-day results
People with urinary tract infections (UTIs) may soon get the right antibiotic much faster, thanks to a new test that delivers results in hours instead of days.
Scientists at the University of Reading, working with researchers from the University…
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Kratom cases are exploding across the U.S. and doctors are alarmed
A new University of Virginia Health analysis shows a sharp rise in kratom-related calls to poison centers across the United States. Between 2015 and 2025, reports increased by more than 1,200%, alongside a notable jump in hospitalizations.
In…
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Scientists say this simple habit may help you lose more weight
Keeping meals similar from day to day and maintaining a steady calorie intake could help people lose more weight, according to research from the American Psychological Association.
The study, published in Health Psychology, showed that adults who…
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Should You Be Worried About The New COVID Variant That Is Rapidly Spreading?
Previous immunity may be ineffective against this new variant.
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A new variant of COVID, named BA.3.2 or the “Cicada” variant, is spreading rapidly worldwide. According to experts, this variant contains a highly mutated genetic composition…
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Scientists discover sleep switch that builds muscle, burns fat, and boosts brainpower
Deep sleep does more than help you feel rested. It actively rebuilds your body, strengthening muscles, supporting bone growth, and helping burn fat. For teenagers, it is also essential for reaching full height potential.
At the center of all this…
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AI Doesn’t Fix Systems — It Exposes Them
A nuclear power plant and transmission lines at sunset. The grid, not the reactor, is the real story.
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The real transformation was not the nuclear reactor. It was the grid.
Most comparisons between artificial intelligence and nuclear power…
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What ‘The Pitt’ Reveals About Burnout In Health Care And Public Health
Stressed tired healthcare worker sitting on floor
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Once again, “The Pitt” has captured something real, pinpointing the chronic problem of stress and burnout in our health system. Toward the end of Season 2, Episode 12, third-year medical…
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