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Jun 2026
Expert review examines widely-held beliefs about dietary protein needs and benefits
A newly published peer-reviewed paper in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition synthesizes findings from a February 2025 scientific workshop.
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Jun 2026
Extreme temperatures pose growing danger to heart health
Extreme heat and cold are growing cardiovascular risks that can trigger heart attacks, strokes, heart failure and sudden cardiac death, according to a recent scientific statement by experts at Weill Cornell Medicine and other leading institutions.
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Jun 2026
Melanoma disproportionately impacts Florida's senior population
Florida's year-round sunshine and intense ultraviolet (UV) exposure help drive one of the nation's heaviest skin cancer burdens, with older adults shouldering much of the impact.
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Jun 2026
WHO's new estimates of foodborne diseases may improve global prevention
Researchers from DTU have contributed to the international scientific work behind the WHO's new estimates of the global burden of foodborne diseases, providing countries with a stronger evidence base for preventing illness and prioritising action.
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Jun 2026
Antidepressants trigger opposite reactions in different groups of serotonin-producing brain cells
A new study has uncovered how antidepressants affect different groups of serotonin-producing brain cells in opposite ways, offering new insights into why selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) can cause unpleasant side effects at the start of treatment but lead to symptom relief over time.
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Jun 2026
New academic program teaches practical skills for sustainable well-being
What is the key to happiness? A growing body of research points to a deceptively simple answer: relationships. The Harvard Study of Adult Development, one of the longest-running studies of adult life, has found that strong relationships are central to health and happiness.
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Jun 2026
Trial shows safety of TTV-guided immunosuppression in kidney transplant recipients
An international research team coordinated by the Medical University of Vienna has demonstrated in a clinical trial that Torque-Teno-virus-guided dosing of immunosuppressants in kidney transplant recipients is safe.
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Jun 2026
Early outdoor play reduces future mental health risks in children
Children who spend more time playing outdoors between the ages of two and four may be less likely to develop emotional and behavioural difficulties later in childhood.
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Jun 2026
Specific fruit choices boost flavanols for a healthier heart
Including blueberries, plums, blackberries, broad beans or cherries (washed down with green tea) in your five-a-day may be the best way to a healthier heart, new research suggests.
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Jun 2026
Weight loss drugs linked to lower risk of alcohol, opioid, nicotine and cocaine use disorders
A new study led by researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso found that use of weight loss drugs like Ozempic and other GLP-1s is associated with a lower risk of developing alcohol, opioid, nicotine and cocaine use disorders.
