When your child is born could have a profound impact on their future health - and wealthA child's date of conception may influence their metabolic health, weight, and athletic potential, as indicated by research findings.
Friday's Headlines: The Times Loves Sprawl Edition - Streetsblog New York CityThe New York Times' article on suburban sprawl lacks consideration for negative consequences like car dependence.Urbanism should be taken seriously by major publications, particularly in discussions about housing.
Why We Need Soul Care, Not Just Mental Health ClinicsStructural neglect drives poor health outcomes in communities like 93706.Mainstream mental health care often overlooks trauma's cultural and systemic roots.Soul care reimagines healing as communal, centered in culture, connection, and dignity.
This three-day-a-week diet leads to more weight loss than daily calorie counting: studyIntermittent fasting may be more effective for weight management than daily calorie counting.Sustainability in dietary habits can aid in long-term weight loss efforts.The obesity epidemic is increasingly linked to chronic health conditions.The 4:3 regimen allows more dietary freedom while still promoting health.
Weight-loss jabs linked to reduced risk of 42 conditions including dementiaGLP-1RAs significantly reduce the risk of various health conditions in diabetes patients, paving the way for broader therapeutic applications.
The Health Risks and Benefits of Weight-Loss DrugsGLP-1 receptor agonists not only aid in weight loss but also influence various health conditions positively and negatively.
This three-day-a-week diet leads to more weight loss than daily calorie counting: studyIntermittent fasting may be more effective for weight management than daily calorie counting.Sustainability in dietary habits can aid in long-term weight loss efforts.The obesity epidemic is increasingly linked to chronic health conditions.The 4:3 regimen allows more dietary freedom while still promoting health.
Weight-loss jabs linked to reduced risk of 42 conditions including dementiaGLP-1RAs significantly reduce the risk of various health conditions in diabetes patients, paving the way for broader therapeutic applications.
The Health Risks and Benefits of Weight-Loss DrugsGLP-1 receptor agonists not only aid in weight loss but also influence various health conditions positively and negatively.
Medieval Skeletons Reveal Gendered Health Disparities in London - Medievalists.netThe study reveals enduring disparities in health outcomes influenced by gender, challenging previous research.
The Hidden Cost of Medicaid Cuts: Why the GOP's Budget Plan Would Be a Disaster for Hospitals - MedCity NewsProposed Medicaid cuts by House Republicans threaten healthcare access, especially for rural hospitals and underserved populations.
8 Patient Education Examples For Different DemographicsEffective patient education empowers individuals to manage their health through engaging and interactive methods, enhancing understanding and fostering collaboration in their care.
The Hidden Cost of Medicaid Cuts: Why the GOP's Budget Plan Would Be a Disaster for Hospitals - MedCity NewsProposed Medicaid cuts by House Republicans threaten healthcare access, especially for rural hospitals and underserved populations.
8 Patient Education Examples For Different DemographicsEffective patient education empowers individuals to manage their health through engaging and interactive methods, enhancing understanding and fostering collaboration in their care.
Epigenetics: Why Your DNA Is Not Your DestinyEpigenetics reveals how environmental factors influence gene expression, impacting long-term health outcomes.
Fewer calories, longer life, but with nuances: The complex relationship between fasting and longevityCaloric restriction can extend life, but genetic factors play a crucial role in determining health outcomes.
Epigenetics: Why Your DNA Is Not Your DestinyEpigenetics reveals how environmental factors influence gene expression, impacting long-term health outcomes.
Fewer calories, longer life, but with nuances: The complex relationship between fasting and longevityCaloric restriction can extend life, but genetic factors play a crucial role in determining health outcomes.
Opinion | Trump Is No PopulistThe educational and social gaps between the educated and working class signify a growing inequality affecting various life outcomes.
The maternal X chromosome affects cognition and brain ageing in female mice - NatureRandom X inactivation in females causes cellular mosaicism which may influence health outcomes based on X chromosome skew.
Your body on ultra-processed foods: Subtle weight gain, muscle loss, stubborn fatAdding more high-volume foods to an ultra-processed diet may mitigate some negative health effects.Early research indicates not all ultra-processed foods are equally detrimental.
Blue Collar WorkPublic safety KPIs must prioritize community well-being, health, and equity over authoritarian metrics that perpetuate harm.
Stopping Amazon deforestation leads to lower hospital cases DW 11/23/2024Conservation measures in the Amazon significantly reduce respiratory health problems by lowering forest fires.
Anti-deforestation efforts help public health in Brazil DW 11/23/2024Conservation measures in the Amazon have improved respiratory health outcomes by reducing air pollution from forest fires.
Stopping Amazon deforestation leads to lower hospital cases DW 11/23/2024Conservation measures in the Amazon significantly reduce respiratory health problems by lowering forest fires.
Anti-deforestation efforts help public health in Brazil DW 11/23/2024Conservation measures in the Amazon have improved respiratory health outcomes by reducing air pollution from forest fires.
Ahlia says her GP laughed in her face' when she asked for a water birth and that weight stigma in pregnancy has to stopWeight stigma negatively impacts pregnant women's healthcare experiences, often leading to trauma and misunderstandings despite their healthy pregnancies.
An 'unprecedented' good news story about a potentially deadly viral outbreakRwanda's Marburg virus outbreak response has seen unprecedented success, with a low fatality rate and recoveries from life-threatening conditions.
How gender shapes health: Women live longer but with poorer quality of lifeSex and gender significantly influence health outcomes, leading to diverse health pathways with different disease risks and life expectancies for men and women.
An 'unprecedented' good news story about a potentially deadly viral outbreakRwanda's Marburg virus outbreak response has seen unprecedented success, with a low fatality rate and recoveries from life-threatening conditions.
How gender shapes health: Women live longer but with poorer quality of lifeSex and gender significantly influence health outcomes, leading to diverse health pathways with different disease risks and life expectancies for men and women.
Children born under World War II sugar rationing were healthier adultsRestricting sugar intake during pregnancy and early childhood may substantially decrease the risk of diabetes and hypertension later in life.
Santa Clara County Among First in California to Enroll Incarcerated People in Medi-Cal Before Release | KQEDSanta Clara County initiates Medi-Cal enrollment for incarcerated individuals to enhance health outcomes and community safety before their release.
Women Have A Uniquely Increased Risk for Heart Disease And Doctors Don't Know The MechanismGenetic differences between sexes significantly influence the development and presentation of cardiovascular disease.
Weight-loss drugs could be key in lowering US obesity rates expertsWeight-loss drugs like GLP-1 agonists may play an essential role in reducing obesity rates and improving overall health outcomes in the US.
Republicans Are Hazardous to Your HealthLocal political conservativism adversely impacts health outcomes, suggesting elections influence community health.
Mental toughness might be more important than your diet for living longerDeveloping a resilient mindset can significantly reduce mortality risk and potentially increase longevity.
Surprising Study Finds Student Athlete Concussions Associated With Slightly Improved Cognitive PerformanceConcussions from college sports may be less harmful and even enhance cognitive performance, based on new research findings.
Inequality's long reach in health careHealthcare in America is deeply unequal, leading to disparities in access and experiences, potentially worsening in the future.
Residents of This State Receive the Best Health Care in AmericaThe American healthcare system is expensive and inequitable, prevailing in poor outcomes despite high costs.States like Utah and Maine illustrate the varied healthcare quality and access across the nation.
Inequality's long reach in health careHealthcare in America is deeply unequal, leading to disparities in access and experiences, potentially worsening in the future.
Residents of This State Receive the Best Health Care in AmericaThe American healthcare system is expensive and inequitable, prevailing in poor outcomes despite high costs.States like Utah and Maine illustrate the varied healthcare quality and access across the nation.
No, Michael Bloomberg - black doctors don't offer better care to blacks than white onesMichael Bloomberg's $600 million donation highlights the urgent need for more Black doctors but rests on the oversimplified premise of racial concordance.
Study Identifies Racial Differences in Rare Endometrial Cancer - News CenterUterine serous carcinoma tumors in Black patients show more aggressive features than those in white patients, indicating potential racial disparities in cancer outcomes.
Ultra-Processed Foods Linked To Increased Risks For 32 Health ConditionsEating ultra-processed foods is linked to an increased risk of various diseases and premature death.
Here are the ultraprocessed foods you most need to avoid, according to a 30-year studyEating ultraprocessed foods is associated with a higher risk of death, with different types of ultraprocessed foods having varying impacts.
Avoid ingredients you don't know': 25 of the healthiest ultra-processed foods you can buy in the UKHigh-fibre UPFs, like Shredded Wheat, are associated with better health outcomes. Avoid sugar-sweetened beverages and processed meats.
Ultra-Processed Foods Linked To Increased Risks For 32 Health ConditionsEating ultra-processed foods is linked to an increased risk of various diseases and premature death.
Here are the ultraprocessed foods you most need to avoid, according to a 30-year studyEating ultraprocessed foods is associated with a higher risk of death, with different types of ultraprocessed foods having varying impacts.
Avoid ingredients you don't know': 25 of the healthiest ultra-processed foods you can buy in the UKHigh-fibre UPFs, like Shredded Wheat, are associated with better health outcomes. Avoid sugar-sweetened beverages and processed meats.
Modern lives are messing up menstrual cycles-earlier starts, more irregularityMenstrual cycles starting earlier and becoming more irregular in the US population.
Girls of Color Are Getting Their Periods Earlier. No One Quite Knows Why.Girls are starting their menstrual cycles earlier, particularly among minority and lower-income groups, which can lead to negative health outcomes in the future.
Op-ed | Brooklyn parks can't afford budget cuts for the sake of our communities * Brooklyn PaperChronic underfunding of Brooklyn parks leads to budget cuts impacting communities
Dietary Supplements Can Reduce Cancer Mortality but May Increase Cardiovascular Mortality - News CenterPostmenopausal women taking calcium and vitamin D had reduced cancer mortality but increased cardiovascular mortality after 20 years.
The Right Amount of Sleep Could Help Prevent This Extremely Common DiseaseNot getting enough sleep increases type 2 diabetes risk, especially when combined with unhealthy sleep duration.
Life Experiences May Shape the Activity of the Brain's Cellular PowerhousesInvestigating the relationship between mental states and mitochondria impact health outcomes.
Gross-tasting medications can be a barrier to treatment. Philly researchers developed a bitter blocker' to help.The Monell Chemical Senses Center has developed a taste-blocking substance to combat the bitterness of medication to improve adherence.