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Your Walking Speed Predicts Your Recovery After Hip Surgery
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Toxic Chemicals in Food and Water Disrupt Your Gut Microbiome and Fuel Antibiotic Resistance
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A Hidden Breathing Problem May Help Explain Chronic Fatigue’s Exhaustion
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Study Finds Surprising Differences in Knee Injuries Between Men and Women
The knees do more than bend — for athletes, healthy knees keep them in the game. Every sprint toward the goal, every jump for the rebound, every sudden pivot to block a shot depends on these powerhouse joints. When they’re strong, performance stays sharp and movement stays confident. When they fail, it’s game over — sometimes for a season, sometimes…
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Butyrate — The Metabolic Powerhouse Fueling the Gut and Beyond
Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) play an important role in human health, particularly within the gastrointestinal tract. They are produced in the colon through the bacterial fermentation of dietary fiber, the indigestible component of plant-based foods. This fermentation process transforms complex carbohydrates into various SCFAs, including acetate, propionate and butyrate, each with distinct physiological effects. Among these, butyrate stands out for…
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Circadian System Disruptions in Sleep Apnea Increase the Risk of Nighttime Cardiac Events
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a disorder where your airway collapses during sleep, and is characterized by loud snoring, choking episodes, poor-quality rest, and daytime exhaustion. Left untreated, it raises your risk for cognitive problems, accelerated aging, and dementia. It also triggers cardiovascular problems, like irregular heart rhythms and heart attacks. Today, 20% of the global population struggles with this…
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Hip Fractures from Osteoporosis Predicted to Double by 2050
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Obesity Drives Alzheimer's Through Fat Vesicles and Leptin
Despite advances in health care, the obesity epidemic in America continues to worsen. According to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 40.3% of adults are already obese,1 and nearly 7 out of 10 U.S. adults meet the criteria for obesity under a new, more comprehensive definition published in JAMA Network Open.2 The new standard…
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Common Dry-Cleaning Chemical Linked to Liver Damage
Liver disease can arise from certain factors, such as alcohol consumption, a high-fructose diet, excessive fat buildup in the organ, and diseases like hepatitis B or C. But now, research reveals another possible cause — and it’s found in many everyday products like household degreasers and dry-cleaned clothes. This chemical, known as tetrachloroethylene (PCE), is used to remove grease from…
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How Often to Change Your Toothbrush for a Healthier Mouth
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