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Health and Wellness Around the World
Forget the injections: The FDA has approved a daily weight-loss pill for the first time
The surprising phenomenon among organ transplant recipients
Concerning: The supplements that may shorten men’s life expectancy
US research group ties household chemical to over 368,000 heart disease deaths
Researchers emphasize the urgent need for global regulations to reduce exposure to phthalates.
French experts call for screen ban for children under six due to permanent health effects
Health professionals observe damage caused by screen exposure before primary school: language delays, attention disorders, memorization problems, motor agitation.
Study: Treating depression in young teenagers may be more effective than in adults
Scientists used network analysis to show that adolescent depression symptoms fluctuate before stabilizing in adulthood.
New study links over 13% of premature deaths in US and UK to ultra-processed foods
Researchers urge inclusion of ultra-processed food reduction in national dietary guidelines and public policies
New study warns excessive cinnamon intake may reduce effectiveness of prescription drugs
Researchers found that cinnamaldehyde, cinnamon's main compound, may accelerate drug metabolism, reducing medicines' effectiveness.
New AI-based urine test detects prostate cancer with high precision
A simple, painless urine test could detect prostate cancer early with high precision, even more accurate than the current blood test, and can be performed at home without being invasive.
Texas faces largest measles outbreak in over 30 years with 124 cases
Most cases are among unvaccinated children in Gaines County, where vaccination rates are under 50%.
Study reveals high levels of lead and cadmium in popular protein powders
Plant-based protein powders contain nearly three times more lead than whey-based products.
Ultra-processed foods cause dental deformities in young children, study finds
Dr. Laura Marques Martinez: "Chewing solid and fibrous foods exercises the jaws, helping to prevent issues like malocclusion and deficiencies in the size and shape of dental arches."
New global study uncovers hundreds of genetic risk factors for depression
Nearly half of the identified genetic variations had not been previously linked to the disorder.
