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Hearing Loss and Health: What's the Connection?

January 18, 2026

Hearing loss is more common than you think. Over 1. 5 billion people around the world struggle with it. It's not just about missing out on conversations. It can also lead to feeling lonely and even affect your brain's health. But here's something you might not know: hearing loss could be linked to h

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How Often Should We Change Medical Tubes?

December 2, 2025

Medical tubes are a big deal in hospitals. They help give medicine and take blood. But, they can also cause infections. This is a big problem. It can make people stay in the hospital longer. It can even be life-threatening. A study looked at how often these tubes should be changed. The usual rule i

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Blood Proteins and Your Future Health

November 22, 2025

Proteins in our blood are like tiny messengers. They can tell us a lot about our health. Scientists have found a way to measure over 2, 900 proteins at once. This is a big deal because it helps us understand diseases better. A recent study looked at the blood of 38, 150 people. They wanted to see i

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How Managing Risks Can Help People With Kidney Disease Live Longer

November 17, 2025

People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) often face a higher chance of early death. But what if managing multiple risk factors could change that? A study set out to find out if controlling these risks could lower the extra mortality linked to CKD. First, it's important to understand that CKD is a s

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How Movement and Sitting Time Affect Life Expectancy in COPD Patients

November 1, 2025

People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often struggle with breathing, but staying active can help. Doctors already know that exercise is good, but they aren't sure how much is needed. A recent study looked at how different levels of activity and sitting time affect how long people

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Sitting Too Much: A Silent Risk for People with COPD

August 24, 2025

People with COPD often face many health challenges. One big issue is sitting too much. A recent study looked at how much sitting time could predict early death in these individuals. Researchers checked three different levels of inactivity. They found that sitting for more than 8. 5 hours a day was a

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Hip Fractures: A Closer Look at Recovery and Hospital Care

July 7, 2025

Hip fractures are a serious issue. They often need quick surgery. This can be a big problem for hospitals. Many people don't survive the first 90 days after surgery. This makes it important to check how well hospitals are doing. In a recent study, researchers looked at different hospitals. They wan

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Blood and Fat: What's the Link for Dialysis Patients?

July 6, 2025

A recent study dug into how different blood cell types and fat levels might affect death rates in people on hemodialysis. The research looked at data from just four places in one country. That's a pretty small group. Plus, it didn't consider important stuff like how people live, their mental health,

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Fatty Liver: The Silent Threat to Your Health

June 16, 2025

Fatty liver disease is a serious condition that can lead to major liver problems. It is also linked to increased risks of heart issues and even death over time. However, there is a lack of clear data on the different types of fatty liver disease in large groups of people. This is because the way we

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Daylight Hours and Your Health: What the Numbers Say

May 30, 2025

The health effects of sunlight are a hot topic. Many people know that too much sun can lead to skin cancer. But there is more to the story. Sunlight has benefits too. It is not clear if the good outweighs the bad or vice versa. Some studies have looked at how sunlight affects how long we live. One s