The Doctor’s Recommended Prescription

The commonly known saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” may hold more truth than we realize. In a fascinating study reported by NPR, doctors discovered that prescribing fresh fruits and vegetables to patients with conditions like diabetes, obesity, and high blood pressure can have a significant impact on their health. These …

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Consuming a Daily Handful of Nuts Found to Reduce Depression

For those who can enjoy nuts without allergic reactions, it’s not just about the satisfying taste and texture. A recent study suggests that there may be a potential health benefit to consuming nuts – a reduced risk of depression. This study involved 13,500 UK citizens between the ages of 37 and 73 over a span …

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AI Demonstrates Great Potential in Breast Cancer Detection

Artificial intelligence (AI) shows great potential for detecting breast cancer from mammograms, according to the largest study of its kind. The study, featured in Lancet Oncology and involving over 80,000 women in Sweden, compared the results of mammograms assessed by two radiologists without AI assistance to those assessed by AI and then reevaluated by humans. …

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Dangerous Combination: Heat Wave and Air Pollution Pose Serious Threat

Prolonged exposure to heat and air pollution can significantly increase the risk of a heart attack, according to a recent study published in the journal Circulation. Epidemiologist Joel Kaufman of the University of Washington emphasizes the combined impact of these two factors, stating that “the two things together are more than a double whammy.” …

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Is it true that heavy drinkers possess higher tolerance levels? Not quite.

It is a familiar scene in movies: Two determined individuals engaged in an intense drinking duel. Typically, one person ends up passed out on the floor while the other remains seemingly unaffected by the alcohol. However, research conducted by the University of Chicago suggests that the portrayal of heavy drinkers with high tolerance is mostly …

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