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Citrus flavonoid hesperidin lowers oxidative damage in cell experiments
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: A citrus-derived flavonoid shows potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects in immune cells, hinting at future therapeutic potential. Study: Exploring the In Vitro Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Citrus Fruit Hesperidin Supplementation. Image Credit: kisa2014 / Shutterstock In a…
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Texas schools receive new guidance on student health care
Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. See our AI policy, and give us feedback. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Texas’ new parental consent law does not prevent nurses from administering basic health-related services like providing Band-Aids or…
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Rajasthan to Energize Agriculture: Daytime Electricity for Farmers by 2027
Rajasthan’s Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma announced a sweeping initiative on Saturday to supply daytime electricity to the state’s farmers by 2027. The promise came during the inauguration of the Shri Parashuram Gyanpeeth, a testament to the state’s commitment to innovation in the energy sector. Sharma emphasized Rajasthan’s strides toward becoming self-reliant in energy, positioning farmers as ‘annadata’ (food providers)…
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Cataract surgery on both eyes can be carried out safely and effectively in one go, studies indicate
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The results of two new studies show that it can be safe, effective and practical for most patients to have cataract surgery on both eyes in one day. Both studies were presented at the 43rd Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS). The first study, by Danish researchers, shows that the majority…
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Doctor says everyone should take GLP-1 drugs daily for optimal health
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! They may have gained popularity for diabetes and weight loss, but GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy have been linked to ever-expanding health benefits. In fact, some doctors — including Dr. Terry Dubrow, a plastic surgeon and TV personality based in Newport Beach, California — recommend that everyone takes a low daily…
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BU professor wins RF1 $3.2M grant for age-related neuropathology research
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: Tara Moore, PhD, professor of anatomy & neurobiology at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, has been awarded a five-year, RF1 $3.2M grant from the NIH’s National Institute of Aging for her project “Extracellular…
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Prescription drugs linked to rise in fall-related deaths for seniors
For older adults, minor falls can pose major threats, as their risk of death after a fall has tripled in the U.S. over the last 30 years. Some experts believe that certain medications — a category called fall risk-increasing drugs (FRIDs) — could be to blame. Dr. Thomas A. Farley, a Washington, D.C.–based public health expert, writes in the medical publication JAMA that…
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New antibody cocktail shows promise for treating multiple strains of flu
Transmission electron micrograph of influenza A virus, late passage. Credit: CDC While vaccines can be very effective for preventing viruses, like the influenza A virus (IAV), they are often strain-specific and prone to viral escape mutations. IAV alone is responsible for around 500,000 deaths worldwide each year. To better serve vulnerable populations and prevent pandemic conditions, scientists have been searching…
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College of Health Professions Scholarship Reception Recognizes Student Success, Donors
View Larger Image Donors and College of Health Professions students and faculty fill Bruce Commons at the beginning of the annual Scholarship Reception.Image by Evan Lewis The James O. Wear Ph.D. Endowed Scholarship was established in 2011 in honor of James Wear, a professor and chair in the Department of Biomedical Instrumentation Technology for over two decades. Speaking at the…
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This osteopath always recommends wall angels – here’s why
I discovered wall angels shortly after I realised that reaching down to pick something up off the floor made me groan. Now in my 40s, my back feels stiffer than when I was younger, and my desk job has me worried that I’m getting a ‘hump’ for a while, but this was eye-opening. As someone who stays fit with a…
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