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Widespread use of non-sterile gloves in health care raises environmental concerns

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Widespread use of non-sterile gloves in health care raises environmental concerns
The indiscriminate use of non-sterile gloves in hospitals and clinics is significantly adding to environmental pollution, with little evidence to prove that there are substantial benefits.

58. Study finds tailored exercise program feasible for adults over 80 with osteoarthritis

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A new NDORMS study has found that a tailored exercise program for people aged 80 years and older with hip and/or knee osteoarthritis and other long term health conditions is both practical and acceptable, paving the way for a large clinical trial.

59. GLP-1s show promise in treating alcohol and drug addiction

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A popular class of therapies for treating diabetes and obesity may also have the potential to treat alcohol and drug addiction, according to a new paper published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

60. Study confirms it's 'never too late' to see survival benefits from quitting smoking—even with late-stage cancer

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New research published online in the Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network finds that people with cancer who quit smoking had a much lower risk of dying within two years compared to those who kept smoking. The paper is titled "Smoking Cessation and Mortality Risk in Cancer Survivorship: Real-World Data From a National Cancer Institute–Designated Cancer Center."

61. Short inspirational videos as effective as meditation at reducing stress, study suggests

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Watching short inspirational videos may be just as effective at reducing stress as meditation, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

62. Pain during opioid addiction treatment tied to worse outcomes

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Though rarely considered during treatment for opioid use disorder, uncontrolled pain is strongly linked to less success in treatment outcomes, a lower quality of life, and mental health issues, a new study led by a Virginia Tech addiction researcher found.

63. Do the new obesity drugs pay for themselves?

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Drugs like Ozempic have been found to be effective at promoting weight loss. They are also remarkably expensive. Some argue that the medications could ultimately save health care systems money by reducing the risk of obesity-associated diseases.

64. Obesity drugs improve health but may not reduce overall health care costs

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Drugs like Ozempic have been found to be effective at promoting weight loss. They are also remarkably expensive. Some argue that the medications could ultimately save health care systems money by reducing the risk of obesity-associated diseases.

65. Study calls for universal vaccination for pregnant women, children against RSV

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A team of researchers led by a University of Florida Health scientist recommends the universal immunization of pregnant women and infants against RSV, following a years-long assessment of the impact of hospitalizing children with respiratory syncytial virus.

66. Time for the gloves to come off

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The indiscriminate use of non-sterile gloves in hospitals and clinics is significantly adding to environmental pollution, with little evidence to prove that there are substantial benefits.

67. Widespread use of non-sterile gloves in health care raises environmental concerns

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The indiscriminate use of non-sterile gloves in hospitals and clinics is significantly adding to environmental pollution, with little evidence to prove that there are substantial benefits.

68. Global analysis shows hidden damage from men's alcohol use

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A global analysis led by La Trobe University has highlighted the hidden harms to women and children caused by men's alcohol use and calls for urgent gender-responsive and alcohol policy action worldwide and in Australia.

69. Low-cost ketamine treatment for depression found to be effective long term

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A new study shows longer-term use of generic ketamine for severe depression is safe and effective, but researchers say access to the low-cost option remains limited by funding gaps.

70. Nurses step up to tackle Australia's skin cancer crisis

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Australia needs to be innovative when it comes to skin cancer detection by embracing a nurse-led model that could save thousands of lives in the long run, according to a new paper.

71. Wary of RFK Jr., Colorado started revamping its vaccine policies in the spring

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As Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s dismantling of federal vaccine policy continues to roil the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, some Democratic-led states have struck out on their own, setting up new systems to help them assess the science and maintain immunization access for their residents.

72. Medicine from a vending machine? Advocate Health Care installs devices in Chicago

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Most patients don't expect to be sent to a vending machine immediately after a doctor's appointment or a hospital stay.

73. AI tool offers deep insight into the immune system

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Researchers explore the human immune system by looking at the active components, namely the various genes and cells involved. But there is a broad range of these, and observations necessarily produce vast amounts of data.

74. Schizophrenia is linked to iron and myelin deficits in the brain, neuroimaging study finds

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Schizophrenia is a severe and debilitating psychiatric disorder characterized by hallucinations, disorganized speech and thought patterns, false beliefs about the world or oneself, difficulties concentrating and other symptoms impacting people's daily functioning. While schizophrenia has been the topic of numerous research studies, its biological and neural underpinnings have not yet been fully elucidated.

75. Body illusion helps unlock memories, new study finds

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New research has discovered that briefly altering how we perceive our own body can help unlock autobiographical memories—potentially even those from the early stages of childhood.

76. Grieving Singapore father on mission to save teens from drug vapes

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Since losing his only daughter in a fall from their high-rise flat in Singapore, Delfard Tay has turned grief into purpose, sounding the alarm on drug-laced vapes that put teenagers' lives at risk.

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