Methodological considerations
While this study aimed to assess both awareness and practical competencies among physical education graduates, it is important to clarify that performance scores reflect self-reported applied knowledge, not real-time…
Category: 6. Health
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Searching for signs of pregnancy in the skeletal record – The Past
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When excavating human remains, archaeologists are sometimes able to identify a pregnant woman if the bones of her unborn child are still present in her pelvic area. There are many reasons why…
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Worse Kidney Health, Mortality Associated With Uncontrolled Gout
Patients with uncontrolled gout (UCG) are at greater risk for renal failure, chronic kidney disease (CKD), and death compared with patients who had controlled gout (CG), according to new research to be presented at the 2025 American Society of…
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COVID-19 and influenza is now at the same mortality in Denmark
The Statens Serum Institut (SSI) reports after several years of higher mortality and more hospitalizations than influenza, Covid-19 is now at the same level, according to new data.
This is shown by data from the winter season 2024/25, when…
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Want to live longer? These 3 foods are linked to better heart health and lower disease risk, studies show |
Diet plays a crucial role in determining long-term health and lifespan. Global research has consistently shown that certain foods contain powerful nutrients that can protect against chronic diseases and…
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High-Risk Coronary Plaques Predict Heart Risk
A NEW pooled analysis has confirmed that high-risk coronary plaques are strongly associated with worse cardiovascular outcomes, regardless of a patient’s baseline clinical risk.
Understanding High-Risk Coronary Plaques
The role of high-risk…
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Which Bread Is Healthier—Whole Wheat or Multigrain?
Key Points
- Whole wheat bread is generally the healthier choice because it’s made from the entire wheat kernel, giving you more fiber and nutrients.
- Multigrain bread can sound nutritious, but unless every grain is whole, it may offer little more…
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Little-known ‘forever chemical’ worsens liver disease in teens
A team of scientists has found that a little-known “forever chemical” may be quietly worsening an already serious liver disease in teenagers.
The chemical, perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHpA), isn’t one of the well-known PFAS like PFOA or PFOS,…
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Pegloticase Plus Methotrexate Safe for Treating Gout
Pegloticase plus methotrexate is a safe treatment regimen for patients with uncontrolled gout, according to recent findings from the MIRROR study to be presented by Brad Marder, MD, and colleagues at the American Society of Nephrology Kidney…
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