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Fruity fly study uncovers neural circuits for sensing the pleasantness or unpleasantness of odors
Optogenetically labeled lateral horn neurons (green) in the sea of neurons in the brain (magenta). Credit: RIKEN Researchers led by Hokto Kazama at the RIKEN Center for Brain Science (CBS) in Japan have discovered how animals sense whether things smell pleasant or unpleasant, one of the abilities that allow us to appreciate the flavor of foods. The study shows that…
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Drugs such as Ozempic and other GLP-1s may interfere with medical scan results
GLP-1 weight loss pill in development Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel discusses advancements in weight loss drugs, safety concerns surrounding nicotine patches and his interview with FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary on vaccine protocol. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Researchers have revealed a surprising new side effect linked to GLP-1 agonists, such as Ozempic,…
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Trump called Digital Equity Act ‘racist.’ Now internet money for rural Americans is gone.
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: Megan Waiters can recite the stories of dozens of people she has helped connect to the internet in western Alabama. A 7-year-old who couldn’t do classwork online without a tablet, and the 91-year-old she taught to…
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In DRC’s Kivu region, the moringa tree offers valuable health benefits
Moringa is a valuable plant, native to India but also found in the Kivu region of the Democratic Republic of Congo; it plays a crucial role in treatments used in traditional, traditional-modern and modern medicine. All parts of the plant are used for their medicinal properties, and there are many testimonials from patients who have benefited from the advantages…
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Strengthening primary health care resilience through community innovation: a qualitative case study from Quito’s response to COVID-19 | International Journal for Equity in Health
This study explored transforming and institutionalising a new community-based PHC model in the Metropolitan District of Quito during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings revealed how local governments can reposition health systems to better address public health challenges through territorial governance in a LMIC can reorient its health system through territorial governance, intersectoral collaboration, and community participation to strengthen…
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Housing associations found more effective than government in supporting unemployed in deprived areas of the UK
Credit: CC0 Public Domain New research reveals that “third-sector” services, such as those run by housing associations, are far more effective than government work programs at helping the long-term unemployed in deprived areas. The study, led by the University of East Anglia (UEA), investigated the impact of alternative support services and recommends key strategies for helping individuals move closer to…
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New ‘unusual’ side effect of weight-loss drugs becoming more common but has no UK guidance
Weight-loss drugs have soared in popularity – but not without consequence GLP-1 drugs may interfere with medical imaging, leading to unnecessary tests, researchers have found(Image: Getty) Leading a healthy lifestyle and maintaining a good diet is important but not always easy. For this reason, many Brits have turned to weight-loss drugs over the past few years to give their slimming…
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Health risks of consuming unboiled raw milk often underestimated
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: What it’s about: Raw milk (untreated milk) enjoys a certain popularity, but poses health risks. To avoid food poisoning, it should be boiled before drinking. But how well is raw milk actually known among the population?…
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Cardiologist shares 5 everyday medications that silently damage the heart
How often do you pop a pill? For headaches, cold, diarrhea, constipation, itchy skin, acne – the list goes on. Yes, they surely relieve your health concerns. But are they coming at the cost of your overall health? Especially heart health? Shocking news! Dr. Dmitry Yaranov, a leading heart transplant cardiologist based in Memphis, US, explains how some of the…
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Menstrual cycle found to affect women’s reaction time, but not as much as being active
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Women performed best on cognitive tests during ovulation but physical activity level had a stronger influence on brain function, according to a new study from researchers at UCL. The study, published in Sports Medicine–Open, explored how the different phases of the menstrual cycle and physical activity level affected performance on a range of cognitive tests designed…
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