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Walking just 14 more steps a minute could boost your health and protect against deadly diseases, a study suggests. Researchers at the University of Chicago tracked 102 frail adults — weaker individuals who are exhausted by little exercise — in their late 70s who were asked to do a 45-minute walking session three times a week. Over the four-month study, half …

Summary: Some autistic teens mask their traits to “pass” as non-autistic in social settings, but a new study reveals the hidden cognitive toll. Using EEG, researchers found these teens show faster automatic responses to faces and dampened emotional reactivity, suggesting their brains may adapt to cope with social demands. This is the first direct evidence of how masking manifests in …

More than 40% of U.S. adults are considered obese. That’s according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But doctors and health experts say there are different types of fat. Some are more dangerous than others, so it’s important to know what type you’re carrying around. Subcutaneous fat is the type just beneath the skin that you can pinch. …

Case of brain-eating amoeba confirmed in South Carolina, officials say  WLTX Deadly ‘brain-eating amoebas’ live in NC waters: Here’s where, how to avoid them, more  The Asheville Citizen Times Louisiana waters may contain brain-eating amoebas. What to know and how to avoid infections  Shreveport Times Department of Public Health confirms case of brain-eating amoeba in South Carolina  WIS News 10 Source link

Americans exposed to ‘forever chemicals’ have up to a 31 percent higher risk of type 2 diabetes, a new study warns.  Researchers from Mount Sinai looked at the link between polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – found in everything from non-stick cookware to food packaging to tap water – and the incidence of type 2 diabetes, which affects up to 35 million Americans. Past …

Here’s something that will make you lose just a bit more faith in humanity—or at least reach for some hand wipes. New research shows that even in hospitals, a substantial number of people aren’t bothering to wash their hands. Scientists from the University of Surrey in England led the study, installing sensors near hospital toilet and sink pipes to keep …

Pancreatic cancer continues to pose one of the greatest challenges in global cancer treatment. Known for its aggressive nature and resistance to therapy, it carries a grim five-year survival rate of less than 10%. Early detection remains rare, and by the time most cases are diagnosed, the disease has already spread, making surgical options limited and chemotherapy less effective. In …

Obesity Prediction Could Be Guided by Genetic Risk Scores  The New York Times A genetic test could predict the odds of obesity, allowing for early interventions  NBC News Polygenic prediction of body mass index and obesity through the life course and across ancestries  Nature New tool can predict which children are likely to become obese  The Independent Genetic test predicts obesity in childhood  Medical Xpress …

If you’ve ever visited Florida, particularly Disney World or Universal Orlando, you might not be super aware of some of the dangers you could find in the state. Warning signs at Disney World Sure, you might see signs occasionally warning you not to swim in bodies of water with alligator warnings. Or you might see articles that occasionally warn you …