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Vegetable Oil Consumption Linked to 17% Lower Mortality Risk in 30-Year Study

A 30-year study of 200,000 individuals shows a 17% lower mortality rate among those consuming vegetable oils compared to animal fats, primarily due to differences in fat processing and cholesterol levels; researchers suggest simple dietary changes can significantly improve long-term health outcomes.

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UK's COVID-19 Response: Worse Outcomes Despite Higher Spending

Five years after the first COVID-19 lockdown, the UK's response is deemed worse than most developed nations; despite higher spending on economic aid, life expectancy fell, economic inactivity rose, homelessness doubled, and youth mental health worsened, disproportionately impacting the poor.

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Sleep Deprivation Linked to Increased Inflammation via Altered Monocyte Levels

A study of 237 adults found that insufficient sleep is linked to higher levels of non-classical monocytes, a type of immune cell associated with inflammation, especially in overweight individuals; even 24 hours of sleep deprivation significantly altered monocyte profiles.

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Hungarian Medical Chamber Opposes Premature Easing of Pandemic Restrictions

The Hungarian Medical Chamber (MOK) deems the easing of pandemic restrictions premature due to high infection rates, an overburdened healthcare system, and the fact that full vaccine protection is only effective seven days after the second dose. They advise continued adherence to safety measures.

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Global Obesity Crisis Projected to Affect 4.5 Billion by 2050

By 2050, 60% of adults and 31% of children globally are projected to be overweight or obese, a substantial increase from 1990, linked to rising risks of numerous diseases and placing a significant strain on healthcare systems worldwide.

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Study Links Higher Butter Consumption to Increased Mortality Risk

A 33-year study of 221,054 adults found that those consuming the most butter (13-14 grams daily) had a 15% higher risk of premature death, while those with the highest intake of plant-based oils (around 25 grams daily) had a 16% lower risk; substituting plant oils for butter daily reduced mortality ...

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AAP Recommends Vitamin A for All Measles Cases, but Vaccination Remains Crucial

The AAP recommends vitamin A for all measles patients, but experts stress that it's not a vaccine replacement, as evidenced by the recent west Texas outbreak with 159 cases, 22 hospitalizations, and one death, highlighting the need for increased vaccination rates to prevent future outbreaks and comp...

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Measles Outbreak in Texas and New Mexico Causes Vaccine Shortages and Two Deaths

Measles outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico have caused 228 cases, 23 hospitalizations, and two deaths, leading to vaccine shortages in several cities due to increased demand and the spread of misinformation about vaccines.

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Lawsuit Alleges Discrimination in Madrid Nursing Home Deaths

A collective lawsuit in Madrid accuses four officials, including the former head of emergency medical services, of discriminatory practices leading to the deaths of 115 nursing home residents during the COVID-19 pandemic, alleging ambulances failed to transport residents despite hospital approval, b...

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Hantavirus Claims Life of Gene Hackman's Wife in New Mexico

Betsy Arakawa, wife of actor Gene Hackman, died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome in New Mexico last month; the virus, spread through rodent contact, has a high mortality rate in the state and lacks specific treatment.

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Study: Replacing Butter with Plant Oils Lowers Mortality Risk

A new study of over 221,000 participants over 33 years found that replacing 10 grams of butter daily with plant-based oils like soybean, canola, and olive oil is associated with a 17% lower risk of death from all causes and cancer.

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Trump's FDA Nominee Plans to Review School Lunches, Abortion Pill, and Advisory Committees

President Trump's FDA nominee, Dr. Marty Makary, intends to review school lunches, the abortion pill mifepristone, and agency advisory committees, potentially leading to significant changes in FDA policies and practices.

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