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Unconditional Cash Transfer May Increase Breastfeeding Rates
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RFK Jr. May Block Government Scientists From Publishing in Top Medical Journals
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said this week that he may no longer allow government scientists to publish research in top medical journals. Kennedy made the statement on a podcast called The Ultimate Human where he called the journals “corrupt” and said they were controlled by drug companies. “We’re probably… read on > read on >
Burning Out? An E-Tattoo Can Track Mental Strain
Ever thought so long and hard on a problem that your forehead grew hot, your brain became frazzled and your eyes grew bleary? A new temporary tattoo can help measure that sort of mental strain, researchers report. The wireless forehead electronic tattoo decodes brainwaves to measure mental strain and potential burnout without bulky headgear, researchers… read on > read on >
Singing Soothes The Savage Infant, Clinical Trial Says
Singing to your baby can soothe them considerably and improve their overall mood, a new clinical trial shows. Parents given smartphone-based music enrichment training sang more often to their babies, and those babies were generally happier and more content, researchers reported May 28 in the journal Child Development. The smartphone training “successfully increased the frequency… read on > read on >
Dementia Tied To Heart, Metabolic Diseases
Heart disease, strokes and diabetes contribute to many dementia cases in the United States, but the risk is not equal everywhere, a new study says. Overall, more than a third (37%) of U.S. dementia cases are linked to eight conditions: diabetes, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure and… read on > read on >
Belly Fat Linked To Psoriasis
Belly flab appears to be a stronger warning sign for psoriasis than fat located elsewhere on the body, a new study says. Fat around the abdomen is more strongly linked to psoriasis risk that total body fat, particularly in women. “Our research shows that where fat is stored in the body matters when it comes… read on > read on >
Poor Sleep Sign Of Brain Problems After Mild Stroke
Difficulty sleeping after a mild stroke could be a sign of continuing brain health problems in some people, a new study says. Stroke victims who spent more time in bed struggling to sleep had lower scores on tests of thinking and memory skills, researchers reported in the journal Neurology. These patients also had brain changes… read on > read on >
Pizza, Soup and Chicken Among Top Sources of Sodium for All Americans
These days Americans can agree on few things, but unfortunately, pizza, soup and chicken aren’t among them, a new study says. Those three foods are some of the main sources of sodium for Americans of all racial and ethnic groups, contributing to high blood pressure and heart disease in the U.S., researchers reported May 28… read on > read on >
Parts of the World Seeing New COVID-19 Variant
New variant has been spotted in the Mediterranean, Southeast Asia, Western Pacific regions read on >
Shedding Pounds in Middle Age Could Add Years to Your Life, Study Finds
Losing just 6.5% of body weight in midlife may lower later risk of disease and premature death, new research shows. Researchers found that people who lost about 6.5% of their body weight — without using weight loss drugs or surgery — reaped big health benefits later in life, CNN reported. For someone who weighs 180… read on > read on >