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News Medical @newsmedical.bsky.social · 6d
👶🩺 “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 · 12h
🧬 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 · 13h
🏃‍♀️💪 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 · 14h
🧠 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 · 14h
🧬 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.
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News Medical @newsmedical.bsky.social · 15h
👶🍼 Babies fed non-standard formulas, like lactose-free or hydrolyzed types, gained weight faster in their first year than those on standard formula or breast milk.

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#InfantNutrition #BabyFormula #ChildHealth #NutrientsStudy #PediatricResearch
Non-standard baby formula linked to faster infant growth
The use of non-standard infant formulas is associated with higher growth rates in the first year, necessitating further research on long-term health effects.
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News Medical @newsmedical.bsky.social · 15h
🥗 Healthy diet, longer life.
A Nutrients study finds that older adults with frailty who eat well can live up to 5 years longer 🧬💪

It’s never too late to eat better and age healthier 🌿✨

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#HealthyAging #Frailty #NutritionScience #EatWellLiveLonger
Healthy diet may double life expectancy benefits for frail adults
Research shows that improved diet quality significantly enhances life expectancy in frail older adults, highlighting the importance of nutrition in aging.
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News Medical @newsmedical.bsky.social · 16h
🗣️ Parents’ words last a lifetime.

A new study finds that what parents say about weight has a stronger impact on children’s body image than what they do. 💬 Even “harmless teasing” can echo into adulthood. 👩‍👧🧠

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#BodyImage #Parenting #EatingDisorders
Parental teasing and criticism fuel body image issues later in life
Verbal influences from parents on weight are key predictors of body image dissatisfaction in children, surpassing the effects of observed behaviors.
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News Medical @newsmedical.bsky.social · 17h
🚨 New flu detection breakthrough! 🦠👅
Scientists have created a taste-based sensor that detects influenza in minutes. This could make rapid, low-cost flu testing accessible anywhere🌍

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#FluTest #TasteSensor #Influenza #HealthTech #PublicHealth
Taste-based flu test that detects infection within minutes
Researchers examine the effectiveness of a novel taste-based sensor for the early detection of influenza infection.
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News Medical @newsmedical.bsky.social · 1d
🥛 Ever tossed yogurt just because it was past the “best-before” date?
A new study finds that a simple info message can change how we think about expired food — instead of wasting it 🌍

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#Sustainability #ExpiredFood #ConsumerResearch
Can a short message change how we think about expired food?
A study reveals that simple educational interventions can shift attitudes towards expired food, promoting its consumption and sharing to reduce waste.
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News Medical @newsmedical.bsky.social · 1d
🏃‍♀️💫 Small steps, big impact!
A new UK study finds that joining a weekly 5K #Parkrun is linked to higher life satisfaction, better wellbeing — and even a £668 million boost to national happiness.

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#Wellbeing #LifeSatisfaction #PublicHealth
Parkrun boosts life satisfaction and wellbeing
Joining a weekly parkrun boosts happiness and health, with significant impacts on life satisfaction and social value, as revealed by recent research.
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News Medical @newsmedical.bsky.social · 1d
🌡️💓 As the planet warms, new research shows older adults’ hearts struggle to keep up with extreme heat — raising the risk of illness and death.

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#HeatHealth #AgingHearts #ClimateChange 🌍🔥
Rising temperatures put older hearts in danger
Research reveals aging hearts struggle with extreme heat, increasing cardiovascular risks for older adults as climate change intensifies global temperatures.
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News Medical @newsmedical.bsky.social · 1d
🧬 Why do females live longer in mammals but males in birds? A global study of 1,100+ species finds the answer lies not in chromosomes—but in the battles for mates ⚖️

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#SexDifferences #Longevity #Evolution 🐘🦜🌍
Why do females live longer in mammals but males in birds?
A global study reveals sexual selection influences life expectancy differences between sexes in mammals and birds, reshaping aging research and public health.
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News Medical @newsmedical.bsky.social · 1d
🧠💤 New research shows the Huawei Watch GT2 nearly matches hospital sleep lab tests in tracking sleep and wake cycles - but it's not yet ready to diagnose disorders 📊

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#SleepTech #HuaweiWatchGT2 #DigitalHealth #WearableScience #SleepStudy 😴⌚
Huawei smartwatch nearly matches gold-standard sleep test
A study reveals the HUAWEI WATCH GT2 smartwatch accurately tracks sleep stages, yet it falls short in diagnosing sleep disorders compared to PSG.
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News Medical @newsmedical.bsky.social · 1d
🧘‍♀️💪 New research reveals that while yoga benefits heart health, exercise delivers stronger cardiovascular gains — especially for those with sedentary lifestyles ❤️‍🔥

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#CardiovascularHealth #YogaVsExercise #HeartHealth #WellnessScience #FitnessResearch
Exercise beats yoga for improving heart and blood vessel health
Researchers compare the effects of physical exercise and yoga on cardiovascular function.
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News Medical @newsmedical.bsky.social · 2d
📈 Low back pain cases in postmenopausal women have nearly doubled in 30 years, linking high BMI and metabolic health to the surge

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#LowBackPain #WomenAndAging #GlobalHealth #FrontiersInEndocrinology #PublicHealth #MenopauseResearch
Low back pain cases in postmenopausal women doubled in 30 years
The burden of back pain in postmenopausal women has nearly doubled since 1990, driven by high BMI and metabolic health, necessitating focused health strategies.
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News Medical @newsmedical.bsky.social · 2d
🥤🍭 Common food additives may fuel childhood asthma, new study finds. Researchers used metabolomics to uncover how preservatives and sweeteners might disrupt kids’ immune balance

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#ChildhoodAsthma #FoodAdditives #Immunology #Metabolomics
Common food additives may trigger childhood asthma
Researchers utilize metabolomics to investigate the mechanisms underlying the association between food additives and childhood asthma.
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News Medical @newsmedical.bsky.social · 2d
🧴💨 Can a common allergy spray help prevent COVID-19?
A new JAMA Internal Medicine study finds that azelastine nasal spray users had ~70% fewer SARS-CoV-2 infections than those on placebo.

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#COVID19 #Azelastine #ClinicalTrials
Azelastine nasal spray prevents COVID-19 and rhinovirus infections
Researchers discuss the effects of azelastine nasal spray on the rate of SARS-CoV-2 infection as compared to placebo.
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News Medical @newsmedical.bsky.social · 2d
📱💬 Americans are spending more time alone — but it’s not just the smartphones.
Aging and life stage, not screen time, drive the nation’s growing loneliness crisis. 🧓📊

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#SocialIsolation #LonelinessCrisis #Aging #PublicHealth #Smartphones
Aging, not smartphones, drives America’s growing loneliness crisis
This study highlights how age and cohort dynamics, rather than smartphones, are key drivers of rising social isolation in the U.S. over the last 20 years.
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News Medical @newsmedical.bsky.social · 2d
🥝✨ Scientists have found the sweet spot for a guilt-free collagen jelly — just 8% fruit–vegetable powder boosts antioxidants 🧪 Healthy indulgence really can taste good 💪💧

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#CollagenJelly #FoodScience #HealthyDesserts #SugarFree
Fruit-vegetable powder makes collagen jelly healthier without losing flavor
A study reveals the ideal fruit-vegetable powder blend for low-sugar collagen jelly, boosting antioxidant levels while maintaining desirable taste and texture.
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News Medical @newsmedical.bsky.social · 5d
🍇🥤A week of elderberry juice boosted gene activity tied to metabolic flexibility in overweight adults — 4x more than placebo! 🧬⚡️

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#ElderberryJuice #MetabolicHealth #NutritionScience #Anthocyanins #HealthResearch
Elderberry juice boosts key genes for metabolic flexibility in overweight adults
Elderberry juice intake triggers metabolic gene expression changes, enhancing glucose control and fat oxidation in overweight adults during meal challenges.
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News Medical @newsmedical.bsky.social · 5d
🍎 New study finds free school meals are linked to lower childhood blood pressure 💓📊
Over 155,000 kids across 12 states show healthier outcomes when schools adopt universal meal programs.

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#FreeSchoolMeals #PublicHealth #SchoolNutrition #Hypertension
Free school meals linked to lower childhood blood pressure
Findings reveal that universal free school meals contribute to better blood pressure outcomes in children, addressing obesity and food insecurity effectively.
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News Medical @newsmedical.bsky.social · 5d
🥛🌰 Can nut-based milks really match dairy on nutrition, safety & taste?
A new review finds they bring healthy fats & flavor but less protein — and shows how probiotics & new tech may help close the gap. 🔬🌱

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#NutMilk #PlantBased #FoodScience #HealthyEating
Can nut-based milks match dairy for safety, nutrition and flavor?
Tree nut-based beverages offer healthy fats but lack protein. Innovations in fortification and fermentation could enhance their nutritional value.
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News Medical @newsmedical.bsky.social · 5d
🌾 Gluten isn’t just a dietary villain.
New research shows wheat proteins can harm some ⚠️ but also release peptides that help fight disease 💪🧬.

Discover how gluten can heal and hurt in this review 🔍

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#GlutenResearch #FoodScience #GutHealth #Nutrition
How gluten harms some people but helps others
New insights reveal gluten's health potential, highlighting beneficial peptides and innovative methods to enhance wheat safety for sensitive individuals.
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News Medical @newsmedical.bsky.social · 6d
👶🩺 “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.

🔗 www.news-medical.net/news/2025100...

#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 · 6d
✨ New research shows prediabetes can go into remission without weight loss — even with slight weight gain.
🧬 Healthier fat distribution + better insulin sensitivity = ~70% lower risk of type 2 diabetes.

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#Prediabetes #DiabetesPrevention #HealthResearch
Prediabetes can go into remission without weight loss
Research shows up to 22% of prediabetic individuals achieve remission without weight loss, emphasizing metabolic health over weight loss in diabetes prevention.
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