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Those 'what I eat in a day' TikTok videos aren't helpful. They might even be harmful

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Those 'what I eat in a day' TikTok videos aren't helpful. They might even be harmful
You may have come across those "what I eat in a day" videos on social media, where people—usually conventionally attractive influencers wearing activewear—list everything they consumed that day.

2.494. Key protein enables 'shock and kill' strategy for HIV latent virus clearance

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More than 40 million people worldwide are living with HIV-1, which continues to be a major global health challenge due to its ability to persist silently within immune cells, evading complete eradication. Researchers at LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), have identified a specific gene transcription factor, BRD9, as a potential key to unlocking the mechanisms behind HIV-1 latency.

2.495. Pancreatic cancer vaccines eliminate disease in preclinical models

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Pancreatic cancer has a five-year survival rate of just 13%, making it the deadliest cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. It typically causes no symptoms until it has already metastasized. Surgery, radiation and chemotherapy can extend survival, but rarely provide a cure.

2.496. E-cigarettes may emit harmful substances, raising safety concerns

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Once marketed as a safer alternative to smoking, electronic cigarettes have been often considered less harmful by consumers. But emerging research reveals that vaping may carry serious health risks of its own. At the University of Miami College of Engineering, recent Ph.D. graduate Kapiamba Fabrice is leading critical research into the invisible toxins released by e-cigarette aerosols and their potential impact on users and bystanders.

2.497. Once-a-week pill for schizophrenia shows promise in clinical trials

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For many patients with schizophrenia, other psychiatric illnesses, or diseases such as hypertension and asthma, it can be difficult to take their medicine every day. To help overcome that challenge, MIT researchers have developed a pill that can be taken just once a week and gradually releases medication from within the stomach.

2.498. Discovery of 'meal memory' neurons may explain excessive hunger

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Scientists have discovered a specific group of brain cells that create memories of meals, encoding not just what food was eaten but when it was eaten. The findings, published in Nature Communications, could explain why people with memory problems often over-eat and why forgetting about a recent meal can trigger excessive hunger and lead to disordered eating.

2.499. How telehealth helps overcome geographic and resource gaps in cancer care globally

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New research has found that older people with cancer had better daily functioning, improved mood, stronger illness understanding, and a higher quality of life if they participated in a telehealth-based care program called Geriatric Assessment-Guided Intervention-Supportive Care (GAIN-S).

2.500. Menstrual tracking apps collect sensitive data, raising privacy and safety concerns

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Smartphone apps that track menstrual cycles are a "gold mine" for consumer profiling, collecting information on everything from exercise, diet and medication to sexual preferences, hormone levels and contraception use, according to a University of Cambridge report.

2.501. Study finds traditional fecal transplant outperforms new pill in severe C. diff. cases

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A new comparative study led by researchers at the UNC School of Medicine found that a new therapy for prevention of recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection may be less effective than traditional therapy when it comes to preventing severe disease over time.

2.502. Sensory impairment, not just memory tests, is vital for our understanding of dementia, say experts

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Memory problems have long been considered the primary hallmark of dementia, but a team of researchers is now challenging this view. They argue that changes in sensory perception—from vision to balance—may be equally important indicators that many health care providers are currently missing.

2.503. Those 'what I eat in a day' TikTok videos aren't helpful. They might even be harmful

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You may have come across those "what I eat in a day" videos on social media, where people—usually conventionally attractive influencers wearing activewear—list everything they consumed that day.

2.504. In axing mRNA contract, Trump delivers another blow to US biosecurity, former officials say

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The Trump administration's cancellation of $766 million in contracts to develop mRNA vaccines against potential pandemic flu viruses is the latest blow to national defense, former health security officials said. They warned that the U.S. could be at the mercy of other countries in the next pandemic.

2.505. 'A welcome silence' emerges from insurance companies on COVID vaccine coverage

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Headlines blared in May when U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention would stop recommending COVID-19 vaccinations for some people—namely healthy pregnant women and healthy children over 6 months old. That could mean insurance no longer covers it.

2.506. How can I incorporate more plant-based protein?

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While most U.S. adults get plenty of protein in their diets, the 2020–2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend shifting the food sources of proteins we consume for optimal health. For example, while the average intake of total protein foods is at or above recommendations, the average seafood intake is below recommendations. Intake of legumes is also low.

2.507. Daily almond snack improves health of people with metabolic syndrome

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A daily dose of almonds improved key health markers for people with metabolic syndrome in a study led by scientists at Oregon State University's Linus Pauling Institute and the OSU College of Health.

2.508. New model predicts risk of deep vein thrombosis in patients with epithelial ovarian cancer

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Nomograms have a strong reputation as reliable predictive models that simplify statistical prediction models and guide personalized treatment to formulate preventive measures for various diseases. Through a new study, a nomogram was developed and validated to predict the risk of patients with epithelial ovarian cancer developing deep vein thrombosis.

2.509. Pointing to success: How marathon potential is in your hands—literally

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Whether it's a personal challenge, for charity, or on your bucket list, marathons are one of the most sought-after goals for amateur and recreational runners worldwide.

2.510. Chatbots can help clinicians become better communicators, and this could boost vaccine uptake

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Measles is back. In recent months, outbreaks have re-emerged across North America, including 2,968 cases in Canada as of May 31, 2025. At the heart of many of these surges lies missed childhood vaccinations—not just because of access barriers, but also due to conversations that didn't happen.

2.511. Sniffing out hunger: A nose-to-brain connection linked to appetite

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No more hunger after cooking? A newly identified network of nerve cells is responsible, a research group at the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research has discovered in mice.

2.512. How the brain deploys different reasoning strategies to tackle challenging mental tasks

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The human brain is very good at solving complicated problems. One reason for that is that humans can break problems apart into manageable subtasks that are easy to solve one at a time.

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