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A Commonly Overlooked Exercise for Relieving Lower Back Pain

A high-end ergonomic chair or frequent physio sessions with special equipment may not be the ultimate answer to non-specific lower back pain. An Australian randomized controlled trial has discovered a highly effective method to alleviate unexplained lower back pain that requires no special equipment and is freely accessible anytime, anywhere. Walking daily not only boosts […]

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Study Reveals Why Some Don’t Get COVID Despite Infection

Healthcare, Medicine / Leandro Conceição

A UK-based study involved volunteers allowing scientists to deliberately infect them with SARS-CoV-2, aiming to understand why some individuals naturally avoid contracting COVID-19. This pioneering research could lead to improved vaccines and treatments.

Previous studies have examined COVID-19’s effects on patients, but none have tracked the disease from the initial entry of the virus to the development of illness. The newly published research by University College London (UCL) addresses this gap.

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Extreme Heat During Pregnancy can Lead to Lifelong Health Issues for the Child

Healthcare, Medicine, Midwifery / Jorge Paka

Climate change presents one of humanity’s most pressing public health challenges. Global warming, a central aspect of this crisis, is linked to deteriorating health, especially impacting vulnerable populations like pregnant women and children. Scientists have previously demonstrated that heat exposure increases the risk of preterm birth and stillbirth. New research continues to reveal concerning associations

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Are Morning Poos a Common Occurrence? a Gut Expert Explains

Healthcare, Science / Valeriano Ndeyi

You’re not imagining it—people are more likely to have bowel movements in the morning, typically after breakfast. Researchers have studied this phenomenon. But why is this? And what if you typically have bowel movements later in the day? Can you train yourself to become a morning pooper? To understand the timing of our bowel movements,

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Study Suggests Hepatitis E Might Be Sexually Transmitted

Healthcare, Medicine / Leandro Conceição

Researchers have discovered that the hepatitis E virus (HEV) is associated with sperm in pigs, suggesting it may be sexually transmitted and linked to male infertility, according to a study in PLOS Pathogens. HEV, the leading cause of acute viral liver infection worldwide, is prevalent in pigs in the U.S. Though the virus is typically found in organs rather than muscle and is killed when meat is cooked, its presence in reproductive tissues is a new and concerning finding.

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Can Eating a Beet Daily Prevent Heart Disease?

Healthcare, Midwifery, Science / Ana Kiesse Zeleme

After menopause, women experience a significant increase in their risk of heart disease. To enhance heart and blood vessel health in postmenopausal women, Penn State researchers investigated the effects of beetroot juice on blood vessel function. According to findings published today (June 10) in Frontiers in Nutrition, daily consumption of beetroot juice by postmenopausal women

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Online Support and Challenges in Deprescribing Antidepressants

Healthcare, Medicine / Leandro Conceição

Recent research indicates that individuals seeking to discontinue antidepressant medication are increasingly relying on online groups due to “insufficient support from medical professionals.” This trend underscores a significant gap in care that needs urgent attention.

Antidepressant use is rising globally, driven not by new prescriptions but by existing patients prolonging their medication intake. Guidelines from the US NIH and organizations like RANZCP and NICE suggest specific durations for antidepressant use post-depression, raising questions about what constitutes appropriate treatment duration.

Although antidepressants are commonly prescribed, the process of “‘deprescribing’—safely reducing and withdrawing them—is not yet standard practice.” A recent study by researchers from the University of Melbourne investigated the resources accessible to individuals attempting to discontinue their antidepressant medications.

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Disposable Vapes are Increasingly Popular Among Young People

Healthcare, Medicine / Jorge Paka

A recent study published in Addiction, titled “Young People’s use of Disposable Vapes: A Qualitative Study,” conducted by the University of East Anglia, explores the rising popularity of disposable vape use among young people in the UK. It reveals that while young individuals view smoking and vaping as interchangeable, they show more awareness of the

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Alcohol on Planes Could Be Riskier Than You Think

Healthcare, Medicine / Jorge Paka

Next time you’re on a long-haul flight, consider refraining from drinking alcohol and napping—it’s a combination that a recent study suggests could strain your heart. Researchers from the Institute of Aerospace Medicine at the German Aerospace Center divided 40 volunteers into two sleep lab chambers: one simulating ground-level pressure and another simulating the pressure experienced

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Study Finds Odd Link Between Depression and Body Temperature

Healthcare, Medicine / Jorge Paka

To improve the treatment and prevention of depression, a deeper understanding of the underlying brain and body mechanisms is essential. Interestingly, several studies have suggested a connection between depressive symptoms and body temperature, but their limited sample sizes raise questions about their reliability. In a recent study published in February, researchers from the University of

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