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Record high: Study finds growing cannabis use among older adults
The study, which was recently published in the prestigious journal JAMA Internal Medicine, offers a granular look at how the landscape of drug use...
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University of Virginia Researchers Uncover "Rheostat" Mechanism Controlling HIV Latency, Bringing Science Closer to a Permanent Cure
In the decades since the HIV/AIDS epidemic first emerged as a global health crisis, the medical community has...
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Stigma and Shrinking Foreign Aid Create a Growing Crisis for Contraceptive Access Across Africa
EPWORTH, Zimbabwe — For 18-year-old Kelly Nhedega, the trajectory of her life was once clearly defined. Like many...
Health and Wellness
Emory University Researchers Uncover the Biological Mechanisms Linking Air Pollution to Preterm Birth Risks
A groundbreaking study led by researchers at Emory University has shed new light on the complex relationship between...
High-Intensity Interval Training May Be the Key to Preserving Muscle Mass During Weight Loss in Older Adults
For many older adults, the bathroom scale can be a deceptive narrator. While a lower number is often celebrated as a victory for health, weight loss in later life is a double-edged sword. The primary challenge is not merely shedding body fat, but doing so without sacrificing the lean muscle mass that is essential for […]
High-Intensity Interval Training May Hold the Key to Preserving Muscle During Fat Loss in Older Adults
For many older adults, the quest to stay healthy often centers on a single number: the weight on the scale. However, as the body ages, the composition of that weight becomes far more important than the total pounds lost. Losing body fat is a common health goal, but doing so at the expense of muscle […]
Record high: Study finds growing cannabis use among older adults
The study, which was recently published in the prestigious journal JAMA Internal Medicine, offers a granular look at how the landscape of drug use is evolving alongside the legal and social shifts occurring across the nation. Beyond the raw increase in numbers, the findings reveal a surprising transformation in the socioeconomic and demographic characteristics of […]
