Social isolation linked to higher markers of inflammation in older adults
In a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, older US adults who experienced social isolation had
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Species of gut bacteria linked to enhanced cognition and language skills in infant boys
A University of Alberta-led research study followed more than 400 infants from the CHILD Cohort Study (CHILD) at its Edmonton
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Low testosterone in men linked to more severe COVID-19
Men with low testosterone levels may be more likely to have severe COVID-19, a small new study suggests. Previous analyses
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Rare clot risk linked to Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine should be explained to younger women, CDC says
FOX News polling shows 22% of respondents don’t plan on getting vaccinated FOX News medical contributor Dr. Janette Nesheiwat joins
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Masculine traits linked to better parenting for some dads
In some men, having traditional masculine characteristics such as competitiveness and adventurousness was linked to being better fathers to infants,
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New risk factors linked to increased risk of COVID-19 infection
As the COVID-19 pandemic lingers, researchers have found associations between certain lifestyle factors and a person’s risk of getting infected.
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Lockdowns linked to rise in eating disorder symptoms
New research indicates that lockdowns to help tackle the spread of COVID-19 could be linked to an increase in symptoms
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Concussion linked to short- and long-term risk for overall health
While chronic neurological effects from concussion have been widely studied, little is known about possible links between concussion and long-term
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Study finds high life satisfaction linked to better overall health
New research from UBC finds that higher life satisfaction is associated with better physical, psychological and behavioral health. The research,
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Physical conditions linked to psychological distress in patients with cancer
Among patients with cancer, having additional physical comorbidities was linked with a higher risk of experiencing psychological distress. The finding
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