Toe Raises: An Ancient Chinese Health Practice Protecting Your Internal Organs
Toe raises, a traditional Chinese health exercise, stimulate muscles and meridians to improve circulation, strengthen organs, and enhance overall wellness.
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Is Your Fridge a Friend or Foe? The Hidden Dangers of Storing Food Too Long
Storing food in the fridge may not be as safe as you think. Learn which foods pose hidden health risks and how to protect your household.
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The Benefits and Precautions of Eating Onions: Antioxidant Properties, Blood Sugar Regulation, and Food Combinations to Avoid
Onions offer powerful health benefits including antioxidant effects, cancer prevention, improved digestion, blood sugar regulation, and bone health. However, some food combinations with onions should be avoided for safety.
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Maximizing Post-Meal Health: Simple Practices for Every Meal
Discover effective practices to enhance health during the crucial half-hour after meals, optimizing digestion and overall well-being.
Comparing the Effectiveness of Influenza Vaccines: Subunit Vaccine vs. Split-Virion Vaccine
A prospective study shows split-virion vaccines offer significantly higher protection against influenza than subunit vaccines in adults 50 and older, highlighting the importance of vaccine selection.
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Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Trials: Building a Value-Based Framework for Effective Adoption
AI offers transformative potential for clinical trials, but realizing its value demands a robust, stakeholder-driven framework to guide adoption and assess impact across the trial lifecycle.
Evaluation of ChatGPT-4 as an Online Outpatient Assistant in Puerperal Mastitis Management: An Observational Study Analysis
This study assesses ChatGPT-4's effectiveness as a virtual assistant in managing puerperal mastitis, focusing on accuracy, clarity, and safety in patient communication.
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Darbepoetin in Preterm Infants: Enhancing Red Cell Mass without Neurodevelopmental Benefit
Weekly darbepoetin in extremely preterm infants increases red cell mass and reduces transfusion needs, but does not improve cognitive outcomes at 22-26 months' corrected age.
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Do Safety Planning Interventions Reduce Suicide Risk in Adolescents? Insights from a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Recent meta-analysis finds no significant benefit of standalone safety planning interventions in reducing suicidal ideation or behavior among adolescents, highlighting the need for more robust research.
Empowering Parents: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Children With Asthma and ADHD
A randomized clinical trial demonstrates that an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-based parenting program reduces health care use, improves asthma control, and alleviates ADHD symptoms in children with both conditions.
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DASH4D Trial: Dietary Patterns and Sodium Reduction for Blood Pressure Control in Type 2 Diabetes
The DASH4D trial demonstrates that sodium reduction, alongside a tailored DASH diet, significantly lowers blood pressure in adults with type 2 diabetes, most of whom already use multiple antihypertensive medications.
Intensive Nurse Home Visiting and Early Childhood Outcomes: A Randomized Clinical Trial
A randomized trial assessing the impact of Nurse-Family Partnership home visits on child health and utilization over two years found no significant reduction in adverse outcomes but some decrease in emergency department use.
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Recognizing and Preventing Insufficient Blood Supply to the Brain
Learn about the symptoms of reduced blood flow to the brain and practical ways to prevent serious complications like stroke.
Foods to Avoid While Taking Blood Pressure Medication
Learn about the foods that could interfere with blood pressure medications and impact health outcomes.
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Broccoli: A Nutritional Treasure Especially Beneficial for Immunity, Yet Often Misused
Broccoli is a nutrient-rich vegetable that boosts immunity and reduces cancer risk. Learn six compelling health benefits, optimal cooking methods, and common mistakes to avoid for maximizing its nutritional value.
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6 Types of Medications You Should Never Split or Crush
Certain medications must not be split or crushed as it can alter their effectiveness and cause serious side effects. Learn which six types of drugs require intact administration for safety and efficacy.
Therapeutic Strategies for Disease-Modifying Therapy Management in Pregnant Women With Multiple Sclerosis: Relapse Risk and Clinical Implications
Managing disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) during pregnancy in women with multiple sclerosis significantly affects relapse risk, with anti-CD20 strategies demonstrating superior protection compared to other approaches.
Supplemental Donor Milk versus Infant Formula for Moderate to Late Preterm Infants: Implications from a Multisite Randomized Trial
A multisite RCT found no difference in time to full enteral feeds between donor human milk and formula in moderate to late preterm infants, but formula was associated with faster weight regain.
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Cannabis Use Disorder Linked to Elevated Risk of Benign Salivary Gland Tumors: New Insights from a Large Retrospective Cohort Study
A large US-based study found a greater than fivefold increased risk of benign salivary gland tumors, especially parotid tumors, in individuals with cannabis use disorder.
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Insufficient Sleep and Late Bedtimes: A Risk Factor for Early Puberty?
Research links insufficient sleep and late bedtimes to higher risks of central precocious puberty in girls, with notable sleep issues appearing years before puberty onset.