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Johnson's commentary aligns with increasing public awareness and scientific evidence suggesting the harmful effects of UPFs on human health . This discourse underscores a pivotal moment in public health advocacy urging for a reevaluation of dietary choices and food industry standards . Recent studies have established a direct correlation between UPF consumption and a range of health issues . These include a marked increase in the risk of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and certain cancers .
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2 years ago Read more at BNN Breaking

Health workers at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, are teaming up with churches and attending family reunions this spring . The nation’s capital has the highest rate of kidney disease in the nation, mostly among Black residents in Southeast D.C.
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2 years ago Read more at WTOP

Germanna Community College's first group of students recently was certified as part of a community-based plan to ease the shortage of mental health-care workers . The program was created last summer as a collaboration between the college and Rappahannock Area Community Service Board .
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2 years ago Read more at Fredericksburg.com

The harm caused by train horns is recognized by medical experts worldwide, a majority of respondents to a TCPalm poll, but not Indian River County commissioners . A 2012 article from Korea showed that nighttime train noise was associated with awakening probabilities and that these exceed those from aircraft noise .
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2 years ago Read more at TCPalm

VR headsets have gained popularity over the period and the popular Apple Vision Pro has started a whole new meaning to the phrase of being 'glued to the screen . These devices could also play a role in improving health and well-being, experts said . VR has been adopted by many hospitals to help ease the pain of patients who have recently undergone surgery, given birth, or been through cancer treatment .
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2 years ago Read more at India TV News

The traditional fee-for-service model, charging patients and plans for every blood draw, X-ray, and surgery, is an unsustainable norm . The volume approach brought many of America’s largest health systems to financial loss in 2022, while news stories report on hundreds of rural hospitals closing in recent years . This is exacerbated by burnout among overwhelmed physicians, nurses and other personnel .
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2 years ago Read more at Chief Healthcare Executive

Howard H. Hiatt was dean of the Harvard School of Public Health . He worked with future Nobel laureates on the identification of messenger RNA . His research career included a stint in the early 1960s at the Pasteur Institute .
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2 years ago Read more at The Boston Globe

Standing Strong NC, a project of the NC Center for Health and Wellness and the NC Falls Prevention Coalition, suggests four steps you can take to prevent falls: Talk about falls: Don’t be afraid to talk about falls with your healthcare provider if you’ve had one, feel like you may fall or are worried about falling . Also, review your medications with your pharmacist. Some medicines can make you feel dizzy or drowsy, which increases the risk of falling. It’s also important to talk with your friends and family about
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2 years ago Read more at BlueRidgeNow.com

Gabriel Hernández, an angiologist at the Institute of Security and Social Services of State Workers (ISSSTE), highlights the often-overlooked health risks associated with crossing one's legs while sitting . This seemingly harmless action can significantly impede blood circulation, leading to a host of vascular issues including varicose veins and venous insufficiency.
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2 years ago Read more at BNN Breaking

The emergence of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) as a predominant dietary concern is igniting a worldwide debate on their impact on public health . This article delves into the escalating scrutiny over UPFs, examining the reasons behind their proliferation and the growing movement advocating for dietary change .
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2 years ago Read more at BNN Breaking