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2 days ago | 
news-medical.net | Susha Cheriyedath |Tarun Sai Lomte
Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc.A Spanish food study reveals that even baby foods and meals in glass jars can contain concerning levels of plastic additives, with one chemical exceeding safety thresholds in infants under high-exposure scenarios. Study: Plastic additives in the diet: occurrence and dietary exposure in different population groupsIn a recent study published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials, researchers examined exposure to plastic additives in the diet.
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news-medical.net | Priyanjana Pramanik |Susha Cheriyedath
Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc.A nationwide study finds that most French adults fall short of optimal cardiovascular health, with marked differences by sex, education, and lifestyle, raising urgent calls for early, targeted prevention. Study: Life's Essential 8 cardiovascular health status of 18–69-year-old individuals in France.
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6 days ago | 
news-medical.net | Susha Cheriyedath |Tarun Sai Lomte
Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc.In lab tests, Magnolia essential oil disrupted harmful bacteria and neutralized free radicals, showing promise as a natural solution for food safety and antimicrobial packaging. Study: Magnolia essential oil: a preliminary exploration of chemical composition and its antimicrobial and antioxidant potential.
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6 days ago | 
news-medical.net | Priyanjana Pramanik |Susha Cheriyedath
Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc.Can a cartoon bear really tell us how hungry kids are? Researchers say yes, for most. A validated hunger-rating tool offers insights into preschoolers’ eating behavior, but may need tweaks for the youngest tots. Study: Validation of the Teddy the Bear hunger and satiety rating scale in 3-5-year-old children.
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1 week ago | 
news-medical.net | Priyanjana Pramanik |Susha Cheriyedath
Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc.Sleeping up to 18 hours a day, young children may unknowingly inhale a cocktail of harmful chemicals from their beds. Canadian researchers call for urgent regulation of mattresses and household items. Study: Young Children’s Exposure to Chemicals of Concern in Their Sleeping Environment: An In-Home Study.
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1 week ago | 
news-medical.net | Susha Cheriyedath |Tarun Sai Lomte
Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc.While often praised for its nutritional benefits, brown rice may pose hidden risks for children under five, with some exceeding international safety thresholds for arsenic exposure. Study: Arsenic content and exposure in brown rice compared to white rice in the United States.
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news-medical.net | Susha Cheriyedath
Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc.Can proteins in your blood predict and help treat breast cancer? A new large-scale study uncovers key biomarkers and connects them to existing drugs, offering hope for targeted therapies. Study: Genetic associations of plasma proteins and breast cancer identify potential therapeutic drug candidates.
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news-medical.net | Susha Cheriyedath |Vijay Kumar Malesu
Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc.While ChatGPT-4 excels at multiple-choice medical exams, new research reveals its weaknesses in complex clinical decision-making, raising big questions about the future of AI-powered healthcare. Study: Assessing ChatGPT 4.0’s Capabilities in the United Kingdom Medical Licensing Examination (UKMLA): A Robust Categorical Analysis.
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news-medical.net | Priyanjana Pramanik |Susha Cheriyedath
Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc.Can tweaking Japan’s iconic diet beat hypertension? New research shows swapping white rice for whole grains and adding veggies might be the key, without losing cultural rootsStudy: Close adherence to the Japanese diet is not associated with a high prevalence of hypertension: The Japan Epidemiology Collaboration on Occupational Health Study.
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news-medical.net | Susha Cheriyedath |Tarun Sai Lomte
Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc.Low vitamin D doesn’t just weaken bones; it can sabotage sexual health, disrupt key biological defenses, and make common ED treatments less effective, according to new research. Study: Vitamin D deficiency induces erectile dysfunction: Role of superoxide and Slpi. Image Credit: Lightspring / ShutterstockIn a recent study published in the British Journal of Pharmacology, researchers found that vitamin D deficiency induces erectile dysfunction (ED).
