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Eating more plant protein may lower the risk of heart disease as much as 27%“A recent study examined the potential effects that consuming different forms of protein may have on heart health. The researchers were interested in the ratio of plant vs. animal-based...

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Risk Score for Hepatocellular Cancer in Adults Without Viral Hepatitis or Cirrhosis“Conclusions and Relevance  Results of this study suggest that a multivariable risk score that uses routinely available clinical data outperforms FIB-4 alone in identifying patients at...

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Exercise improves physical, mental health in people with alcohol use disorder“Key takeaways: Patients with alcohol use disorder who underwent exercise interventions saw improvements in physical and mental health. Exercise interventions also significantly reduced daily...

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What an Expert Says About Taking Magnesium for Sleep“When people struggle to fall asleep, it’s no surprise they seek solutions. Options can range from prescription medications to sleep therapy, good habits and an abundance of supplements. Taking magnesium for sleep is...

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Delivery of inpatient cancer care varies greatly based on housing status“Key takeaways: People with cancer experiencing homelessness appeared less likely to undergo surgery or receive systemic therapy. They also got discharged against medical advice more frequently.”...

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Novel Blood Test Predicts Risk of Severe Lung Disease“Northwestern Medicine investigators have created a novel blood test that identifies adults who may be at increased risk of developing severe respiratory illnesses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease...