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The study found that higher levels of four specific types of PFAs namely PFDA, PFHxS, PFOA, and PFOS could be linked to worsened sleep in young adults.

The flu shot reduced the risk of hospitalization among high-risk groups by 35% in five South American countries, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay, according to the interim vaccine effectiveness report by the CDC.

The findings suggest that promoting a healthy weight has the potential to prevent pregnancy complications for all women.

The latest drug, RI-AG03, is a peptide inhibitor that blocks tau-build-up, acting at two regions of the protein, preventing it from sticking together.

The warning follows last week's U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) indictment of illegal online pharmacies selling counterfeit prescription pills laced with fentanyl and methamphetamine to tens of thousands of people in the U.S., leading to at least nine deaths.

According to the study, 57% of participants followed pro-inflammatory diets, while only 34% maintained anti-inflammatory diets.

The researchers conducted two separate analyses, one exploring the effect of fizzy drinks, fruit juices, and water, and another related to tea and coffee consumption.

By lowering the prevalence of smoking from current levels to just 5% everywhere, there will be a significant boost in life expectancy and prevent millions of premature deaths worldwide by 2050.

Acupressure mats are designed to promote relaxation, alleviate pain, and enhance overall well-being by stimulating pressure points throughout the body. These mats typically feature thousands of small, plastic spikes that apply gentle pressure to the skin, mimicking the effects of traditional acupressure therapy.

According to the report, breast cancer rates increased by 1% annually from 2012 to 2021, with sharper rises among women under the age of 50 (1.4%).

Children with primary nocturnal enuresis may be more likely to have vitamin D insufficiency and deficiency, and a deficiency in vitamin B12, the study revealed.