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Health

Oregon Urges Parents to Submit Children’s Vaccination Records

Oregon state officials urge parents to submit vaccination records for their children ahead of ‘School Exclusion Day.’ Failure to do so will result in children being sent home. The reminder comes amidst a rise in parents seeking vaccine exemptions and skepticism around COVID-19 vaccines.

UK’s Efforts to Combat Obesity Hit Roadblock as Firms Increase Calorie Content in Food Products

Government’s efforts to combat obesity crisis face a setback as firms increase calorie content in food products, defying calls for reduction. Men and women consuming excess calories, with significant increases in calorie consumption from various product types. Report highlights challenges in reducing calorie intake and underscores the need for more robust strategies and collaboration with food industry stakeholders.

New Sun Safety Advice for Diverse Skin Types

New sun safety advice has been developed to better reflect skin diversity, with guidelines for different skin types. The research, published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, aims to reduce the risk of skin cancer while enabling people to get the benefits of sun exposure. The advice, backed by major cancer groups, assigns people into three broad groups based on their skin type and provides specific recommendations for each group.

The Atlantic Diet: A New Contender for Health Benefits

Discover the potential health benefits of the Atlantic diet, a plant-based and locally sourced diet originating from northern Portugal and northwestern Spain. Recent studies show its positive impact on heart health, longevity, and a decrease in the incidence of metabolic syndrome. Leading nutrition researcher Dr. Walter Willett emphasizes the adaptability of the Traditional Mediterranean Diet principles to other cultures. Embrace regionally inspired dietary patterns that promote health and sustainability.

Beef-Infused Rice: A New Food Innovation

South Korean researchers have developed hybrid rice grown in a lab with cow muscle and fat cells inside the rice grains. The beef rice is touted as a cheaper, more environmentally sustainable source of protein with a much lower carbon footprint than beef. The rice is firmer and more brittle than regular rice, and is higher in protein and fat.

New Epigenetic Clocks Revolutionize Age Measurement

Brigham and Women’s Hospital researchers have created groundbreaking epigenetic clocks that may change the way we determine age. This new technology has the potential to revolutionize age measurement methods.

Breakthrough in Tissue Engineering: Artificial Cartilage Developed Using 3D Printing Technique

TU Wien (Vienna) has achieved a breakthrough in tissue engineering with the development of artificial cartilage using a unique 3D printing technique. This innovative approach, detailed in a study published in Acta Biomaterialia, could revolutionize the field of regenerative medicine by providing a method to precisely control tissue formation and potentially improve the development of artificial cartilage and other types of replacement tissue.

COVID-19’s Impact on Women’s Libido

Discover how COVID-19 has impacted women’s libido and intimate experiences, with a significant drop in sex drive reported after the infection. Researchers at Boston University delve into the physiological and psychological factors at play, shedding light on the lasting effects of the pandemic on physical health and intimacy.

Popular Food Trends to Improve Heart Health

Discover the best heart-healthy diets for 2024, including the Mediterranean Diet and the DASH diet. Learn how these popular food trends can help improve your heart health and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Plus, find convenient meal delivery services to make sticking to these diets easier than ever.

Dark Chocolate and Champagne May Improve Heart Health

Discover the surprising health benefits of dark chocolate and champagne just in time for Valentine’s Day. Learn how these indulgent treats, in moderation, can actually improve heart health and reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and strokes. Find out how the natural compounds in dark chocolate and the polyphenols in champagne can have a positive effect on cardiovascular health, making them the perfect treats for your loved one this Valentine’s Day.