Equity is becoming an increasingly pertinent concern across the health care system. Implementing equitable practices in health care ensures that every patient can attain their full health potential, even in the face of economic or societal…
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Sneezing, itchy eyes, and runny noses are on the rise across Australia as the hay fever season hits harder than ever, and experts have explained why. – facebook.com
- Sneezing, itchy eyes, and runny noses are on the rise across Australia as the hay fever season hits harder than ever, and experts have explained why. facebook.com
- Tassie’s hay fever warning: Why doctors fear worst is still ahead The Mercury
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First league table of antidepressant side effects
James GallagherHealth and science correspondent
Getty ImagesSide effects of different antidepressants have been ranked for the first time, revealing huge differences between drugs.
Academics looked at the impact medications had on patients in the…
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Gut bacteria found to make serotonin and boost intestinal motility
Scientists have discovered two human gut microbes that generate serotonin, revealing how microbial chemistry can shape gut movement and nerve connectivity, and opening new possibilities for treating intestinal disorders like IBS.
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New insights into how the blood-brain barrier safeguards the brain
By decoding the blood-brain barrier’s intricate structure and function, researchers are paving the way for new therapies that can safely breach the brain’s toughest defense.
Primer: The blood–brain barrier. Image Credit: Love…
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Papillary Muscle Scarring May Predict Cardiac Death in Patients with Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Papillary muscle scarring (papSCAR) as detected by dark blood delayed-enhancement cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) was present in 1 in 3 patients with
dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in a recent trial and acted as an independent predictor of…Continue Reading
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Daily Step Counts of 4,000 or More Tied to Reduced Risk of Heart Disease, Mortality in Older Women
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- Mass General Brigham researchers found that older women who took 4,000 steps on just one or two days a week had a 27% reduction in risk of cardiovascular disease and 26% reduction in risk of death compared to those who got less…
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Walking just 4,000 daily steps once a week cuts risk of early death in older people, study suggests | Health
Older people who only walk 4,000 daily steps once a week still reduce their risk of dying early by a quarter, a study suggests.
Staying active is known to bring a wide range of health benefits. But many people in their 60s, 70s and beyond may…
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