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News Medical @newsmedical.bsky.social · 11d

👶🩺 “Patient safety isn’t a single step, it’s the outcome of safe systems.”

In our new Thought Leaders interview, Elsevier’s Laís Junqueira shares insights on pediatric safety, parent voices, and innovations for #ZeroHarm.

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#PatientSafety #ChildHealth

Advancing patient safety for children: building safer systems from birth

Laís Junqueira discusses patient safety challenges in pediatric care and the need for system-level innovations to protect children and newborns effectively.

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News Medical @newsmedical.bsky.social · 4h

🥣 Skipping breakfast? Think again.
A new Nutrients study finds that people who skip breakfast face a higher risk of metabolic syndrome — including belly fat and high blood pressure 🍳

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#BreakfastHealth #MetabolicSyndrome #NutritionScience #PublicHealth

Skipping breakfast raises metabolic syndrome risk

Research shows that skipping breakfast increases the risk of metabolic syndrome, emphasizing the need for a nutritious morning meal to support long-term health.

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News Medical @newsmedical.bsky.social · 5h

🧤 New research says it’s time to hang up the gloves!
A review finds no evidence that wearing non-sterile gloves for IV antibiotics protects patients.

🧼 Better hand hygiene, less waste, safer care 🌍

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#Nursing #InfectionControl #HandHygiene #PatientSafety

Nurses urged to ditch gloves for IV antibiotics

A scoping review reveals non-sterile glove use during IV antibiotic preparation lacks evidence, potentially harming infection control and increasing costs.

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News Medical @newsmedical.bsky.social · 6h

💬 Families finding strength together 💞

A new PLOS ONE study shows how multifamily therapy helps parents of anxious teens feel less alone, rebuild trust, and reconnect at home.🤝

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#MultifamilyTherapy #SchoolRefusal #AnxietySupport #ParentingTeens

Multifamily therapy helps parents reconnect with teens who refuse school

A study on multifamily therapy reveals its impact on parents of anxious adolescents, improving family interactions and self-efficacy in managing school refusal.

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News Medical @newsmedical.bsky.social · 11h

Leafy greens, beans, and fortified grains: the best foods for boosting folate, supporting healthy brains and babies. Discover why folate matters for everyone 🌱🧠 #BrainHealth #Pregnancy #Nutrition www.news-medical.net/health/Best-...

Best Folate-Rich Foods for Pregnancy, Brain Health, and Cell Growth

Discover how dietary folate and folic acid supplementation work together to protect fetal development, enhance cognitive health, and sustain vital cellular processes across every stage of life.

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News Medical @newsmedical.bsky.social · 12h

Is the Western diet fueling IBD by disrupting your gut’s delicate balance? 🦠🍔 Discover how targeted nutrition could stop inflammation before it starts. Read more: www.news-medical.net/news/2025101... #GutHealth #Nutrition #IBD @frontiersin.bsky.social

Western diet fuels IBD by derailing the microbiome - can precision nutrition turn the tide?

This review examines how Western dietary patterns, high in ultra-processed foods, salt, and unhealthy fats, disrupt gut microbiota, impair immune regulation, and contribute to the global rise of infla...

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News Medical @newsmedical.bsky.social · 13h

🧠 A quick digital test followed by a blood biomarker can diagnose Alzheimer’s with 90% accuracy in primary care - cutting false positives and streamlining referrals. See how this two-step method changes early detection: www.news-medical.net/news/2025101... #Alzheimers

Digital test plus blood biomarker boosts accuracy of Alzheimer’s diagnosis in primary care

A Swedish-led study validated a self-administered digital cognitive test (BioCog) in primary care, showing it can accurately detect objective cognitive impairment before blood biomarkers are applied. ...

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News Medical @newsmedical.bsky.social · 14h

Ever wonder how your favorite foods impact wildlife far from home? 🌎🥩☕️ New research reveals how beef, coffee, and more carry hidden extinction costs depending on where they're produced. www.news-medical.net/news/2025101... #Biodiversity #SustainableDiet

Why your diet may be exporting extinction abroad without you knowing

This global analysis shows that the biodiversity impact of producing 1 kg of food can vary by up to 1,000-fold, with ruminant meat and tropical luxury crops carrying the highest extinction risks. Usin...

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News Medical @newsmedical.bsky.social · 15h

🩸 Home finger-prick tests could help young adults catch hidden heart risks early - but only with clear instructions and hands-on support. Are we on the verge of a screening revolution? Read more: www.news-medical.net/news/2025101... #HeartHealth #Cardiology @plosone.org

Home blood tests could spot early heart risks in young adults

Self-administered dried blood spot kits show potential for cardiometabolic screening in young adults, but success relied heavily on clear guidance and researcher support. High rates of at-risk biomark...

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News Medical @newsmedical.bsky.social · 15h

Can drones deliver medicine where roads fail? 🚁🌊 New research shows drones slash delivery times in flood-prone rural areas, bringing vital meds to vulnerable patients fast. Curious how it works? www.news-medical.net/news/2025101... #Drones #UAV #DisasterRelief @plosone.org

Can drones become the frontline of medical delivery in flood-hit regions?

Researchers modeled drone-based medication delivery across Virginia’s isolated Eastern Shore, finding it could cut travel times from nearly 50 minutes by car to under 10 minutes for most residents. By...

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News Medical @newsmedical.bsky.social · 16h

Pandemic stress didn't lead teens to vaping overnight - it opened the door to 'maybe.' 🚪📈 Two years after lockdowns, willingness to try e-cigarettes & cannabis still lingers. See how stress shapes risk: www.news-medical.net/news/2025101... #Teens #Health #Vaping @plosone.org

From stress to susceptibility: how COVID lockdowns shaped teen vaping risk

Teenagers who experienced higher COVID-19 stress during remote schooling were more likely to become open to trying vaping, which significantly increased their odds of using e-cigarettes and cannabis t...

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News Medical @newsmedical.bsky.social · 16h

Could belonging slow your body's aging clock? 🕰️🔬 New research links strong social connections to slower epigenetic aging and lower inflammation. Find out why community matters for your health: www.news-medical.net/news/2025101... #HealthyAging #SocialSupport #Epigenetics

Could belonging be a biological shield? Researchers uncover aging clues

Researchers analyzing over 2,100 adults from the MIDUS cohort found that individuals with higher cumulative social advantage, spanning community ties, family relationships, and religious support, show...

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News Medical @newsmedical.bsky.social · 3d

🍜 Ever wondered how binge-watching Mukbang might affect your eating habits?

A new Korean study finds these viral food shows are linked to more late-night snacking, dining out, and food delivery 📱

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#Mukbang #FoodCulture #NutritionStudy #EatingHabits

Social media food shows like Mukbang are changing how people eat

The rise of digital food shows is reshaping eating behaviors in Korea, with significant effects on dining out and late-night eating in single-person households.

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News Medical @newsmedical.bsky.social · 3d

🧠🥤 Drinking soft drinks may fuel depression by altering gut bacteria
A new study links soda intake to changes in gut microbes that may heighten depression risk in women.

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#SoftDrinks #Depression #GutHealth #Microbiome #MentalHealth #WomensHealth #BrainGutAxis

Drinking soft drinks may fuel depression by altering gut bacteria

A study links soft drink consumption to increased depression risk, highlighting gut microbiome changes, particularly in women. Learn more about the findings.

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News Medical @newsmedical.bsky.social · 3d

A simple 2-week smartphone diary helped Japanese employees feel more energized and engaged at work 💼📱

Positive reflection = stronger motivation + better well-being 🙌

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#WorkEngagement #DigitalHealth #EmployeeWellbeing #ProductivityBoost #WEDiary

New smartphone diary app boosts Japanese workers’ engagement

Research reveals WEDiary, a smartphone-based diary, enhances work engagement among Japanese employees, promoting positive reflections and job satisfaction.

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News Medical @newsmedical.bsky.social · 3d

🧠💤 While we sleep, the brain isn’t just resting - it’s choosing.

Sleep strengthens the memories we decide to keep. Top-down control beats emotional salience every night. 🌙

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#SleepScience #MemoryConsolidation #Neuroscience #BrainHealth #SleepResearch

Sleep strengthens memories we choose to keep

This study examines how sleep influences memory, revealing the interplay between emotional cues and intentional recall in memory consolidation processes.

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News Medical @newsmedical.bsky.social · 3d

🚴‍♂️💓 How many heartbeats does your workout really cost?
Introducing “heartbeat consumption" - a way to measure how intense training strains the heart. 🩺📊

Could too much endurance actually push the heart too far? 👀

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#ExerciseScience #HeartHealth #SportsMedicine

Can too much exercise strain the heart?

The concept of ‘heartbeat consumption’ is introduced as a valuable metric that provides insights into the possible adverse effects of intense exercise.

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News Medical @newsmedical.bsky.social · 3d

🍎💬 Can a chatbot really help teens drink less sugar?
A new PLoS ONE study shows that a personalized AI coach, the R-Ma Bot, helped South Korean teens cut sugary drink intake in just 2 weeks🤖

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#AIHealth #TeenNutrition #DigitalWellness #HealthyHabits

Personalized chatbot feedback encourages teens to drink less sugar

Researchers investigate how teenagers respond to a personalized chatbot intervention designed to reduce their sugar intake.

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News Medical @newsmedical.bsky.social · 4d

🧠💼 Working fewer hours may not always mean better mental health. A new UK study finds that older adults working part-time face a higher risk of depression.

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#MentalHealth #OlderWorkers #DepressionRisk #WorkLifeBalance #OccupationalHealth

Working fewer hours may raise depression risk for older adults

The study links part-time work in older adults to higher depression rates, suggesting that less work doesn't always equate to better mental health outcomes.

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News Medical @newsmedical.bsky.social · 4d

🌎📱 A new national study is changing how we think about wearable health data. The American Life in Realtime (ALiR) project tackles bias in digital health research.

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#DigitalHealth #HealthEquity #WearableTech #AIinHealthcare #ALiRStudy 💡🩺📊

How a new U.S. health study is fixing bias in wearable data research

By providing wearables and internet access, ALiR closes the digital health data gap, fostering equity and improving AI model generalizability in healthcare.

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News Medical @newsmedical.bsky.social · 4d

🚨 New in sports science!
Hidden steroids in everyday supplements are catching even clean athletes in doping tests. 🧪💪

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#SportsScience #CleanSport #Supplements #Doping #WADA #AthleteHealth #NutritionResearch ⚖️🏋️‍♂️📚

Why protein powders can secretly cause doping bans

Adulterated protein supplements can lead to unintentional doping. This review outlines detection strategies and protective measures for athletes and clinicians.

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News Medical @newsmedical.bsky.social · 4d

🧠✨ New research finds that a daily dose of fermented soy may help boost memory in older adults, especially women over 70.
A simple, diet-based way to support brain health with age? 🥢🌿

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#FermentedSoy #MemoryBoost #CognitiveHealth #HealthyAging

Fermented soy boosts memory in older adults

Findings from a study reveal that fermented soy may boost memory function in older adults, especially postmenopausal women, offering dietary cognitive support.

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News Medical @newsmedical.bsky.social · 5d

🧬 New research alert!
Children with asthma or multiple food allergies face higher odds of reacting during oral food challenges, the gold standard in allergy testing 🧒🥛👩‍⚕️

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#FoodAllergy #Asthma #ChildHealth #AllergyResearch #OralFoodChallenge

Asthma and multiple allergies raise the risk of failed oral food challenges

Research shows asthma and multi-food allergies elevate the odds of reactions in oral food challenges, emphasizing the importance of careful patient selection.

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News Medical @newsmedical.bsky.social · 5d

🏃‍♀️💪 Short, fun workout videos filmed during the pandemic.
The InPACT at Home program proves that a few active minutes can make a healthy difference for children. 🧒📺

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#KidsFitness #InPACTatHome #ActiveKids #ChildHealth

Energy expenditure and enjoyment of instructor-led exercise videos for children ages 7–13

Background The Interrupting Prolonged sitting with ACTivity (InPACT) at Home intervention provides youth with access to virtual, instructor-led exercise videos to promote physical activity in the home...

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News Medical @newsmedical.bsky.social · 5d

🧠 Depression during pregnancy raises the risk of gestational diabetes, new research shows. Early mental health screening could protect mothers and babies through timely support and care.

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#DepressionInPregnancy #GestationalDiabetes #MaternalHealth

Depression during pregnancy raises risk of gestational diabetes

Findings indicate that antenatal depression increases the risk of gestational diabetes, underscoring the need for early intervention and lifestyle support.

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News Medical @newsmedical.bsky.social · 5d

🧬 New study reveals that children living near e-waste sites face a fourfold higher risk of hypertension.
Toxic metals & VOCs from recycling disrupt gut metabolism and raise blood pressure. 🌍💥

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#Ewaste #ChildHealth #Hypertension #Metabolomics #PublicHealth

Toxic e-waste pollution linked to rising childhood hypertension

The study reveals a fourfold increase in hypertension risk for children in e-waste regions, emphasizing the health impacts of toxic environmental pollutants.