Accidental falls are among the leading causes of injury and death among adults 65 years and older worldwide. As the aging population grows, researchers expect to see an increase in the number of fall injuries and related health spending.
Data Shows Rural Disparities in Traffic Deaths
Rural counties experience more traffic deaths per capita compared to their urban counterparts, due in part to slower emergency response times, higher speed limits, and risky driving behavior like not wearing seatbelts.
Avian flu has infected dairy cows in more than a dozen states – a microbiologist explains how the virus is spreading
As long as you are consuming pasteurized milk products, there are no concerns for infections in humans. Pasteurization is very effective at killing any H5N1 virus that ends up in milk. People should avoid raw or unpasteurized milk, as H5N1 virus has been found at very high levels in raw milk.
Microplastics are in our brains. How worried should I be?
Sarah Hellewell, Curtin University; Anastazja Gorecki, University of Notre Dame Australia, and Charlotte Sofield, University of Notre Dame Australia Plastic is in our clothes, cars, mobile phones, water bottles and food containers. But recent research adds to growing concerns about…
Full-body scans to look for hidden disease are a bad idea – here’s why
These scans offer an opportunity to see what’s going on internally – for those with enough money to afford them – but the likelihood of finding something that needs urgent medical treatment is low.
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People with physical and mobility disabilities need to work out, but there are a lot of obstacles in their way
Although there are inclusive fitness certifications available, most fitness instructors are not trained to adapt their knowledge to people with disabilities.
Is white rice bad for me? Can I make it lower GI or healthier?
The higher fibre means brown rice has a lower glycaemic index (GI), meaning it raises blood sugar levels more slowly.
The New Covid Vaccine Is Out. Why You Might Not Want To Rush To Get It.
The FDA has approved an updated covid shot for everyone 6 months old and up, which renews a now-annual quandary for Americans: Get the shot now, with the latest covid outbreak sweeping the country, or hold it in reserve for the winter wave?
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Being a ‘weekend warrior’ could be as good for brain health as exercising throughout the week, new study shows
The findings of a new study suggest “weekend warriors” – those who get most of their exercise on the weekend – may enjoy the same brain health and mental health benefits as those who exercise regularly throughout the week.
Does eating ham, bacon and beef really increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes?
The size of the increased risk is modest, considering few people included in the study ate 50g — about 2 ounces — or more processed meat per day – meaning moderate ham consumption is likely to have no meaningful effect on your risk.
Expert: The Impact of Climate Change on Global Nutrition Is a National Security Issue
Weather events over the past several years have led to lower harvests, lost agricultural incomes and increasing food prices. All those factors contribute to increasing rates of malnutrition.
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Washington elementary school kids are guaranteed recess
Thanks to a new law signed into law in 2023 by the Governor, all students in grades K-5 are now guaranteed recess to support their physical and mental health.