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Research conducted partly aboard the International Space Station (ISS) suggests that "microgravity" could help scientists fight drug-resistant superbugs, according to a report from SWNS.Microgravity is the condition in which people or objects appear to be weightless, NASA states.Experiments by researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison show that viruses and bacteria behave differently in near-weightless conditions. In space, they develop genetic changes not typically seen on Earth.DEADLY 'SUPERBUG' IS SPREADING ACROSS […]

Following last week’s announcement of updates to the food pyramid, nutrition experts continue to weigh in on how the new recommendations could change Americans' eating habits.The new pyramid, which was announced by HHS officials on Jan. 7, puts a greater emphasis on red meat, such as beef, pork and lamb, as well as other protein-rich foods.The guidelines call for more focus on "real food" and a move away from ultraprocessed […]

A simple blood test may detect Crohn’s disease years before symptoms appear, according to a new study reported by SWNS.Canadian researchers say the discovery could enable earlier diagnosis and potential prevention of the chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).The test measures the immune system’s response to flagellin, a protein found in gut bacteria. Researchers found that this response is elevated in some people years before Crohn’s develops.DOCTOR WARNS OF 2 SIMPLE […]

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255).A new study suggests that exercise can treat depression just as effectively as therapy and antidepressants.A Cochrane review looked at 73 randomized controlled trials involving nearly 5,000 adults with a depression diagnosis. The studies compared exercise with either other active treatments — such as […]

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Tuesday reshaped the CDC’s powerful vaccine panel, naming two obstetrician-gynecologists (OB-GYNs) as part of his push to overhaul the nation’s immunization policy.Kennedy, a longtime vaccine skeptic who has embraced the "Make America Healthy Again" agenda, named Dr. Adam Urato, an OB-GYN specializing in maternal-fetal medicine, and Dr. Kimberly Biss, an OB-GYN based in St. Petersburg, Florida, to the panel, which […]

New developments in artificial intelligence could use sleep data to predict disease risk, a new study suggests.Stanford Medicine researchers have developed an AI model trained on nearly 600,000 hours of sleep data collected from over 60,000 participants at various sleep clinics.The model, called SleepFM, reportedly can predict a person’s risk of developing more than 100 health conditions, according to a press release from the university.ALZHEIMER'S RISK COULD RISE WITH COMMON […]

With an aggressive new strain spreading across the country, this year’s flu season has been marked by record-high hospitalizations and reportedly intense symptoms.As people look for ways to contain the spread, new research has found that a few simple factors can greatly reduce transmission.Researchers from the University of Maryland Schools of Public Health and Engineering in College Park and the School of Medicine in Baltimore studied influenza spread by placing […]

GLP-1 has become a popular buzzword in the weight-loss community — but now some are touting "GLP-3s," claiming they are taking obesity medications to the next level.GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) medications work by mimicking a naturally occurring hormone in the body that helps regulate blood sugar and appetite.The informal term "GLP-3" refers to a new triple-agonist drug that targets three hormones: GLP-1, GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide, another naturally occurring hormone released […]

Missing out on adequate sleep could be taking years off your life.New research from the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), published in the journal Sleep Advances, found that poor sleep may shorten life expectancy more than other lifestyle factors like diet, exercise and loneliness.The researchers analyzed nationwide CDC survey data, identifying trends associated with average life expectancy by county, according to a press release.NEW HEALTH WARNING ISSUED OVER POPULAR […]