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Regular exercise ‘critical’ of any attempt to lose weight: study

Regular exercise ‘critical’ of any attempt to lose weight: study

By Stephen Beech Regular exercise should be a "critical" component of any attempt to lose weight, according to a new report. Physical activity — whether it be jogging, swimming, walking or cycling — improves blood pressure, insulin sensitivity, cholesterol levels and general fitness in adults who are overweight or have

‘Living bandage’ acelerates healing of wounds

‘Living bandage’ acelerates healing of wounds

By Stephen Beech A new "living bandage" accelerates the healing of wounds, according to new research. The high-tech patch delivers healing proteins from engineered cells in a mini "factory" around the clock to different types of injury, say American scientists. Chronic wounds remain a significant

Postpartum pelvic health: What to expect in the first 6 weeks and when to seek pelvic floor therapy

Postpartum pelvic health: What to expect in the first 6 weeks and when to seek pelvic floor therapy

Postpartum pelvic health: What to expect in the first 6 weeks and when to seek pelvic floor therapy In clinical practice as a pelvic health physical therapist, birthing parents frequently express the same concern: "I had no idea it would be this hard. I didn’t think it would

CNN Medical Expert Reacts to Trump’s Claim He Has ‘Extreme Intelligence’

CNN medical analyst Jonathan Reiner has called out Donald Trump after the president once again claimed to have aced “cognitive tests” that proved his “extreme intelligence.” Trump made the boasts in a Truth Social post late Sunday night (May 31), writing, “Unlike other U.S. Presidents, none of whom have

Dr. ChatGPT is getting remarkably good at diagnosing health problems - but actual doctors are still better at weighing treatment options

Dr. ChatGPT is getting remarkably good at diagnosing health problems - but actual doctors are still better at weighing treatment options

(CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA) A father is worried about his toddler, who has been running a fever for two days and pulling at one ear. A 65-year-old woman has been getting winded on her morning walks and feeling more fatigued than usual. Both reach for their phones and type their

Poop tests and blood tests join colonoscopy as options for colorectal cancer screening

Poop tests and blood tests join colonoscopy as options for colorectal cancer screening

(AURORA, COLORADO) It’s increasingly common to see headlines and social media conversations about the rise in colorectal cancer among younger adults. In fact, the growing incidence of colorectal cancer in people under age 50 helped drive the American Cancer Society’s 2018 decision to recommend lowering the recommended age

Mom’s hug led to daughter’s breast cancer diagnosis

Mom’s hug led to daughter’s breast cancer diagnosis

By Isobel Williams A woman says a hug from her mom saved her life after it pushed her to get a second opinion — which revealed she had breast cancer. Selina Moss-Davies, now 43, says she discovered a large lump on her breast in March 2011 — but her doctor assured