Reduced sunlight exposure during winters quietly pushes a large section of the population toward vitamin D deficiency. While the issue is often underestimated, its consequences are far-reaching – ranging from bone pain and muscle weakness to
Category: 6. Health
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Ban on mercury thermometers to take effect soon
China will ban mercury thermometers from Jan 1. HUANG TAIMING/FOR CHINA DAILY
China will ban the production of mercury-containing thermometers and blood pressure monitors from Jan 1, aiming to curb mercury…
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Scientists find a way to develop crops that can withstand eco-stress
An international team of researchers has uncovered a genetic secret within barley seeds that could help protect the global food supply from the unpredictable effects of climate change. The study, published on Nov 6 in…
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Epilepsy drug topiramate shows mixed results for treating combined alcohol and tobacco use
An 18-week experimental study examining the effects of topiramate on tobacco smoking and alcohol use found no differences between groups treated with topiramate and those receiving placebo treatment in the last 4 weeks of treatment. However, the…
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Ban on mercury thermometers to take effect soon
China will ban mercury thermometers from Jan 1. HUANG TAIMING/FOR CHINA DAILY
China will ban the production of mercury-containing thermometers and blood pressure monitors from Jan 1, aiming to curb…
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JAK-1 inhibitors in the management of atopic dermatitis in patients over 65 years old: a descriptive cohort study
Chan, L. N. et al. The epidemiology of atopic dermatitis in older adults: A population-based study in the united Kingdom. PloS One. 16, e0258219 (2021).
Silverberg, J. I. Atopic dermatitis in…
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Strong policies, digitalization boost immunization program
Lance Rodewald
China”s national immunization system has grown more robust and intelligent in recent years, positioning the country to further expand vaccination coverage and strengthen international…
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Cardiology in 2025: Year in Review
Cardiology has seen rapid evolution over the past year, between the constant advancement of GLP-1 receptor agonists and a series of rapid-fire approvals from the
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) . Updated clinical guidelines onheart failure… Continue Reading
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Mouse Study Suggests Nose-Picking Has a Surprising Link With Alzheimer’s : ScienceAlert
A study published in 2022 found a tenuous but plausible link between picking your nose and an increased risk of developing dementia.
In cases where picking at your nose causes internal tissue damage, critical species of bacteria have a clearer…
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Do I Sever Ties with My Anti-Vax Brother?
Welcome back to Tough Love with Abigail Shrier, the new advice column from The Free Press! Every Thursday, our contributing editor will address your conundrums, with no hesitation and no sugarcoating—just straight-up Tough Love. This week,…
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