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Social isolation and loneliness could worsen the health of those with obesity
JAMA Network Open
Obesity is linked to an increased risk of death from any cause, but the effect is worse if you’re feeling lonely and socially isolated, according to international researchers. The team used data from the UK Biobank which included 398,972 Read more about Social isolation and loneliness could worsen the health of those with obesity
InternationalTulane University, USA -
Feeling like your walking ability is limited is a good indicator of future fracture risk
JAMA Network Open
Australian experts say feeling like your ability to walk is limited when covering less than a kilometre is a strong indicator you may be at risk of fracture sometime in the next five years. Their study of nearly a quarter of a million people found Read more about Feeling like your walking ability is limited is a good indicator of future fracture risk
Australia; NSWGarvan Institute of Medical Research|The University of New South Wales... -
‘No added sugar’ rule is a good step – but the job’s not done
Current Developments in Nutrition
Australia’s food regulators must develop a comprehensive definition for ‘added sugars’ in processed foods so consumers can make healthy choices, according to new research from The George Institute for Global Health. In December, Food Standards Read more about ‘No added sugar’ rule is a good step – but the job’s not done
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Tobacco experts praise vaping law loophole closure
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health
In an editorial, Australian experts praise the Federal Government’s plans to close vaping law loopholes and call for the proposed reforms to be introduced urgently to end the youth vaping epidemic. They highlight how easy it is for young people to Read more about Tobacco experts praise vaping law loophole closure
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What can ants tell us about biodiversity in biofuel crops?
Frontiers in Conservation Science
Studying ant communities shows that using diverse plant sources for bioenergy is crucial to protect ecosystems while making more eco-friendly fuel, according to international researchers, who say ants are a 'top candidate' for investigating how Read more about What can ants tell us about biodiversity in biofuel crops?
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Routine health checks could prevent deaths
BMC Medicine
The UK's NHS Health Check appointments - a free, preventative screening program - are linked with a decreased risk of people dying from any cause, as well as a decreased risk of several diseases, say Hungarian and British researchers. The Read more about Routine health checks could prevent deaths
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Energy drinks may be keeping students up at night
BMJ Open
Energy drinks are linked to poor sleep quality and insomnia in college students, according to a study of over 53,000 people in Norway. The team took data from participants aged 18-35 in a Students’ Health and Wellbeing study, which asked how often Read more about Energy drinks may be keeping students up at night
InternationalInnlandet Hospital Trust, Norway -
Can acupuncture help people regain their speech after a stroke?
JAMA Network Open
Chinese researchers from a university that specialises in traditional Chinese medicine say that acupuncture was more effective than a sham procedure in helping stroke patients get their speech back. The team worked with 252 patients who had Read more about Can acupuncture help people regain their speech after a stroke?
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Protein blood test as effective as spinal fluid analysis for diagnosing Alzheimer's
JAMA Neurology
Testing people's blood for a protein linked to Alzheimer's disease called tau is just as effective for diagnosing the condition as analysing their spinal fluid, and less expensive and invasive, according to international scientists. They used a Read more about Protein blood test as effective as spinal fluid analysis for diagnosing Alzheimer's
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If milk makes you poo, it might protect you from diabetes type 2
Nature Metabolism
Ironically, for those who cannot produce lactase - a condition often referred to as lactose intolerance - drinking milk is associated with a decreased risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D), say US researchers. Lactase-deficient people are often in extreme Read more about If milk makes you poo, it might protect you from diabetes type 2
InternationalAlbert Einstein College of Medicine, USA
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