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Even a Modest Increase in Step Count Reduces Risk of Disease and Death

A meta-analysis of 226,889 people from 17 different research projects around the world suggests that the more you walk, the lower your risk of death and cardiovascular disease (CVD). The research is published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.
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Breast Cancer Screening for Older Women Could Risk Overdiagnosis, Study Suggests

Researchers quantified the risk of overdiagnosis associated with screening mammography among older women.
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A New Vaccine for EBV, the World’s Most Successful Virus

A study details a new vaccine against the Epstein Barr virus (EBV), one of the world’s most successful infectious agents and a cause of cancer and multiple sclerosis.
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Brain Stimulation Can Restore Gait Function in Patients With Parkinson’s Disease

Novel non-pharmacological and non-invasive treatment may offer significant relief to and restore gait function in patients with neurological disorders.
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Novel Non-Contact Technique Uses Facial Colour Changes To Estimate Heart Rate

Researchers from Japan propose a novel non-contact method that utilizes subtle color changes on the face to estimate heart rates.
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Endometriosis Associated With Increased Risk of Psychiatric Conditions

Endometriosis is not just a condition that affects the pelvis, but a systemic disease that involves the entire body.
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Women Who Experienced Childhood Trauma Have Higher Risk of Pregnancy Complications

A study has found women who have experienced maltreatment, domestic violence or household substance abuse as children have a higher risk of complications during pregnancy.
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Simple Interviews Could Help Predict Dementia Risk in Healthy People

Research at the Florida State University College of Medicine has identified a potential low-cost method for predicting if a person is at risk of developing dementia.

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A Connection Between DNA Shape and Mutations Rates Exists

Each cell in the body stores its genetic information in DNA in a stable and protected form that is readily accessible for the cell to carry on its activities.
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Why Did More Girls Start Puberty Early During the Pandemic?

A longitudinal study found the incidence of idiopathic central precocious puberty (ICPP) increased during the COVID-19 pandemic compared with the previous four years.
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