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Recent discoveries have unveiled potentially harmful substances in common products and medications, ranging from aspartame in diet sodas to toxic chemicals in children’s toys and clothing. These findings underscore the need for increased vigilance and awareness among healthcare providers, as well as the importance of accurate labeling and regulatory compliance.

Malnutrition is a pressing issue in cancer care, with studies highlighting its significant influence on treatment outcomes and mortality rates. Exploring strategies for prevention, treatment, and ongoing support is vital to improve patient quality of life and success in cancer treatment.

With the resurgence of gout in individuals over 30, it’s important to recognize its primary triggers and symptoms for early diagnosis and management, ensuring this treatable form of arthritis doesn’t lead to long-term damage in patients.

Explore this comprehensive study examining the cognitive effects of the MIND diet in older adults with a predisposition to dementia, highlighting the need for more targeted interventions in dietary habits and cognitive health.

Discover how your patients’ love for chocolate can go beyond pleasure, contributing to health benefits including improved heart health, controlled cholesterol, lower blood pressure, enhanced cognitive function, and healthy weight maintenance.

Scientists at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health are looking at the role of alpha-linolenic acid in ALS management, as their research links high blood levels of this omega-3 fatty acid to slower disease progression and longer survival in patients.