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New global research highlights burden of unsafe food

If it isn't safe, it isn't food. That message sits at the heart of a major new global effort by the World Health Organization (WHO). University of Waterloo public health researcher Dr. Shannon Majowicz contributed research to the new WHO estimates, which cover the global burden o

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How a major cancer center reduced treatment times

New Rutgers research suggests that much of the seemingly endless waiting for complex medical care can be engineered away by re-creating operations inside a computer and testing countless possible improvements. The study in the Annals of Operations Research explains how researcher

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France detects first Ebola case outside Africa in current outbreak

France on Wednesday announced its first confirmed case of Ebola identified on its territory: a doctor who had flown back from the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is fighting a major outbreak.

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UnitedHealth, Humana and CVS denied post-hospital care at some of the highest rates

The three largest Medicare Advantage insurers turned down requests for post-hospital care at some of the highest rates among major plans, a federal watchdog has found.

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AI-guided microneedles bend at body temperature to speed diabetic wound healing

Chronic wounds remain a major health care challenge, especially for people with diabetes, who often experience delayed healing, persistent inflammation and a higher risk of infection. Traditional wound-closure methods such as sutures, staples and adhesives can help bring wound ed

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How YouTube shapes public understanding of avian influenza

A new study analyzing more than 11,000 YouTube videos and comments found that online narratives surrounding avian influenza evolved alongside major outbreak developments, including increasing reports of infections in mammals, sporadic human cases and economic consequences. While

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Large MRI analysis uncovers brain-region thinning tied to depression

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a psychiatric condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, a loss of interest in everyday activities, altered sleeping and/or eating patterns, low energy, and difficulty concentrating on tasks. While it is one of the most widesprea

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Nutri-Grade labels help cut sugary drink consumption and drive industry reformulation

Mandatory Nutri-Grade front-of-pack labels for beverages have been found in a study to redirect household consumers toward healthier drinks, as well as encourage manufacturers to reformulate their products to include less sugar. Sugary drinks are a major driver of excess sugar in

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Healthy but sedentary individuals show early decline in cellular energy production

Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz have found that healthy yet sedentary individuals show a significant, coordinated drop in muscle mitochondrial function that may precede the development of major diseases like cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer's. The work is publis

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Hidden risks after orthopedic surgery: International study identifies major triggers of po

Millions of orthopedic surgeries are performed globally every year, offering pain relief and restored mobility to patients. However, an international study published in JMIR Perioperative Medicine warns that the risk of postsurgical complications, particularly "silent" heart inju

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Elucidating a decades-old mystery of blood clotting

Why is it rare for dangerous blood clots to form in our blood? What happens if this safety mechanism fails? An international team of researchers involving the University of Greifswald has taken a major step toward finding the answer to this central medical question. The results w

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As a major heat wave grips the eastern US, here's how to stay safe, and the heat stroke wa

Millions of Americans are facing heat advisories ahead of the July Fourth holiday as a major heat wave spreads across large parts of the central and eastern United States.

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