Tag: preventive medicine
Early immune markers could identify which TB-infected people will develop active disease
Research at the Francis Crick Institute suggests that specific immune markers may predict which of the 1.7 billion TB-infected people…
One in three young adults lack a primary care doctor, survey finds
A survey by Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center reveals that approximately 30% of young adults lack a primary care…
Waist Circumference Outperforms BMI in Predicting Disability Risk, Whitehall II Cohort Study Shows
A new analysis of the Whitehall II cohort study shows that waist circumference is a stronger predictor of functional disability…
How Lutein and Zeaxanthin Protect Your Retina from Blue Light Damage
Lutein and zeaxanthin, dietary carotenoid pigments, concentrate in the retina's macula where they filter high-energy blue light before it damages…
Blueberries show measurable benefits for heart, brain, and metabolic health, research confirms
Clinical trials show that 150 grams of blueberries daily reduce cardiovascular disease risk by 15% and oxidized LDL cholesterol by…
White House Updates Food Pyramid to Reflect 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines
The White House has released an updated Food Pyramid aligned with the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, shifting emphasis from…
Grip strength emerges as stronger mortality predictor than blood pressure in global study
Handgrip strength outperforms blood pressure as a predictor of mortality in a large prospective study of 139,691 adults across 17…
Blood Test Reveals Biological Age of 11 Organ Systems, Predicts Disease Risk Years in Advance
Stanford Medicine develops OrganAge blood test measuring biological aging across 11 organ systems. Test predicts disease risk 20-50% more accurately…