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Dec 21 2024HEALTH

Exploring How Fermented Lentils and Quinoa Change Older Adults' Gut Bacteria

As plant-based foods gain popularity, scientists are exploring new ways to make them even better. One recent study focused on fermented lentils and quinoa flour, which could offer older adults a protein boost. The researchers wanted to see how these foods affect the gut bacteria of older adults. The

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Dec 21 2024HEALTH

Global Shifts in Biliary Tract Cancer Deaths, 2000-2022: A Worldwide Analysis

Biliary tract cancers (BTCs), like intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (iCCA), extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (eCCA), gallbladder cancer (GBC), and ampullary cancer, are tough to beat. Researchers looked at how death rates from these cancers changed over time. They checked out data from the World Healt

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Dec 21 2024HEALTH

Is Better Housing the Key to Slimming Down with Age?

Housing might seem like a far-off worry when it comes to staying fit as we age. But a fresh look into older adults' lives in China and India shows that the quality of your home could play a big part in keeping muscles strong. Researchers are starting to ask: can better housing help fight sarcopenia,

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Dec 21 2024HEALTH

Food's Role in Older Hearts: Post-Surgery Nutrition Matters

Ever wondered how food affects our health, especially after a major surgery? When it comes to older adults who have had a transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), their nutritional status plays a crucial role. TAVR is a procedure that fixes a narrowed heart valve, improving blood flow. But how

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Dec 21 2024HEALTH

Older Hospital Patients and Malnutrition: Whats the Risk?

Ever wondered how malnutrition affects older folks in hospitals? Well, a recent study took a close look at this very topic. The researchers were curious to see if being at risk of malnutrition could up the chances of going back to the hospital or even worse, dying. They also wanted to know if age, g

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Dec 21 2024HEALTH

Witnessing Parents' Fights: A Silent Risk for Heart Health

Did you know that being exposed to violent fights between parents when you're a kid can impact your heart's health as an adult? It's true! Scientists have found links between experiencing these tense family situations and higher chances of heart disease. But why is this? It turns out that the stress

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Dec 21 2024SCIENCE

Neurology Pioneer's Surprising Defense of Nazi Neuroscientist

In 1953, a well-known neurologist named Robert Wartenberg faced an unusual paradox. He was a prominent figure in neurology who fled Nazi Germany, yet he found himself advocating for a German neuroscientist with a dark past. Julius Hallervorden, a former Nazi collaborator, was invited to speak at an

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Dec 21 2024SPORTS

Streaming Giant Netflix Snaps Up 2027 and 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup Rights

In a big move for women's football, Netflix has secured exclusive U. S. broadcast rights for the 2027 and 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cups. This deal is significant because it's the first time Netflix will stream an entire sporting event. FIFA sees this as a chance to boost the game’s popularity worldwi

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Dec 21 2024SPORTS

Netflix Nabs 2027 and 2031 Women's World Cup Rights

Netflix has just scooped up the exclusive U. S. rights to stream the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2027 and 2031. This announcement comes hot on the heels of their upcoming Christmas Day NFL games. Netflix's move is a strategic one, aiming to beef up their sports offerings as the popularity of women's s

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Dec 20 2024HEALTH

Boosting Kids' Body Confidence with Media Magic

Imagine being just a tiny tot, glued to a screen, seeing ideal bodies everywhere. It's no surprise this can make kids feel less good about their own bodies or even judge others. But what if we used those same screens to spread positive body messages? That's exactly what some clever folks are trying

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