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October 05, 2024
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A Cholesterol Regulator Can Help Treat Depression, Anxiety: Scientists

Scientists on Friday revealed that a cholesterol regulator can become a surprising player in mental health research, helping treat depression and anxiety.  Called LXRβ, the nuclear receptor is known for its role in cholesterol metabolism and inflammation. It is now emerging as a crucial player in neuroscience and psychiatry. In a review, published in the […]

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October 05, 2024
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Liver Health Issues Linked To Obesity

Being overweight can have a serious impact on liver health and lead to several kinds of issues, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is one of them. This disorder occurs when fat builds up in the liver cells, which may lead to inflammation in the liver. Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), a more severe form of fatty […]

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October 05, 2024
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Does sun exposure heal acne?

If you have acne, you’re probably looking for any way to prevent it: creams, prescriptions, diet — the list goes on. You may also have heard of a free, readily available acne remedy: the sun. Unfortunately, it’s not a remedy you really want to try. Many people believe that lying out in the sun and […]

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October 05, 2024
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Ultra-processed foods make up 60% of America’s diet, who's at biggest risk

Super-processed packaged foods have become prevalent in U.S. diets — and experts are warning of the potential effects. Recent research has shown that 60% of Americans’ daily caloric intake comes from ultra-processed foods (UPFs). A study published by the BMJ revealed that exposure to UPFs was associated with 32 poor health outcomes, including mental, respiratory, […]

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October 05, 2024
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Health officials confirm first MERS-CoV case in Pakistan

A representational image of an inside view of a hospital ward. — AFP/File Disease detected in 55-year-old man hailing from Kharian. Patient returned from a Middle Eastern country on Sept 3. Was admitted to hospital in Jhelum due to breathing issues. ISLAMABAD: The country has recorded its first Middle East Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus (MERS-CoV), which was […]

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October 05, 2024
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7 Reasons You're Not Losing Abdominal Fat; Read For Solutions

Losing abdominal fat is a common fitness goal, but it’s often one of the most challenging areas to shed fat. Even with regular exercise and diet modifications, that stubborn belly fat can seem immovable. Here are seven common reasons why you might not be losing abdominal fat and how to address them. 1. Unbalanced Diet […]

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October 05, 2024
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'How much sleep is too much?': Ask a doctor

Sleep is known to have amazing health benefits – but how much shuteye is too much? The answer isn’t so straightforward, Dr. Chris Winter, a Virginia-based neurologist and sleep medicine specialist with Mattress Firm, told Fox News Digital. “This is to some degree an impossible question to answer,” he wrote.  TO IMPROVE YOUR SLEEP, DO […]

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October 04, 2024
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Eye and ear checks to be offered to autism students at school

BBC News Nafsika, a teacher at the school, has been trained to carry out the hearing checks Children and young people in England with special educational needs, including severe autism, are to be offered NHS eyesight, dental and ear checks in their schools from next year. Students with learning disabilities can struggle to say when […]

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October 04, 2024
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Hospitals across the U.S. face IV fluid shortage after Hurricane Helene

Several hospitals across the U.S. are grappling with shortages of IV fluid after flooding from Hurricane Helene forced medical fluid manufacturers to halt production.  Baxter International, the leading supplier of IV fluids to hospitals, said its facility in Marion, North Carolina, remains closed for the foreseeable future.  “Baxter’s North Cove facility affected by flooding and […]