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Medically tailored meals show promise for reducing healthcare costs

According to new research looking at every U.S. state, programs that deliver medically tailored meals (MTMs) to people with diet-sensitive conditions such as diabetes and heart disease along with limitations in the ability to perform daily activities could lead to substantial savings in healthcare costs.

1 Jul 2024

Study finds genetic links between childhood weight gain and early puberty

Genes can indirectly influence the age at which girls have their first period by accelerating weight gain in childhood, a known risk factor for early puberty, a Cambridge-led study has found.

1 Jul 2024

Study links common infections to enhanced COVID-19 defense in children

Analyzing nasal swabs taken during the pandemic, researchers at Yale School of Medicine suggest that the frequent presence of other viruses and bacteria may have helped to protect children from the worst effects of COVID-19 by boosting their immune systems.

1 Jul 2024

Reducing air pollution exposure could help prolong independent living for older adults, study suggests

Long-term exposure to air pollution can lead to a loss of independence for older adults, according to a University of Michigan study.

1 Jul 2024

Strawberry fruit intake may improve glucose control and reduce CVD risk

Strawberries, America's favorite fruit, are top for consumers in taste, and research shows that they may be a good choice in promoting heart health as well.

1 Jul 2024

Simple exercises can prevent nerve damage during cancer treatments

Cancer treatments often cause nerve damage that can lead to long-lasting symptoms. Medication has proven ineffective in these cases.

1 Jul 2024

Nordic chronic kidney disease diet enhances health-related quality of life

A study in Nutrients shows that the New Nordic Renal Diet (NNRD) improves health-related quality of life for chronic kidney disease patients by reducing pain, enhancing daily activities, and improving overall well-being.

1 Jul 2024

Suppressing a protein turns ordinary fat into a calorie burner, study shows

New UCSF study shows that suppressing a protein turns ordinary fat into a calorie burner and may explain why drug trials attempting the feat haven't been successful.

1 Jul 2024

Lifestyle habits linked to faster cognitive decline in new study

A study in Nature Communications links specific lifestyle factors, such as smoking, alcohol consumption, and social contact, to the rate of cognitive decline in European adults.

1 Jul 2024

Time of day explains replication crisis in microbiome research

Our bodies are inhabited by trillions of microorganisms, with specific microbes unique to each individual.

1 Jul 2024

Study: Most adolescents do not seek professional help for mental health problems

A large international study conducted at the University of Turku in Finland found that most adolescents do not seek professional help even when they have a high level of mental health problems.

1 Jul 2024

Study reveals disparities in inpatient care following psychiatric emergencies among racial/ethnic minoritized youths

A study in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (JAACAP), published by Elsevier, reports that Asian American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) youths experience lower rates and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) youths experience higher rates of inpatient care after psychiatric emergencies relative to youths from other racial/ethnic groups.

1 Jul 2024