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Health risks and scientific debate over ultra-processed food

69 clusters · 412 sources · last updated about 14 hours ago

Latest: Ultra-processed foods and sugar linked to brain and body changes in children

Research increasingly links ultra-processed foods (UPFs) to severe health risks, including cardiovascular disease, type-2 diabetes, obesity, and dementia. A global study in The Lancet warned that the rise of UPFs constit

Exercise, Strength Training, and Healthy Aging

69 clusters · 197 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Strength training benefits for aging and muscle maintenance

Research continues to link regular physical activity to healthier aging, specifically regarding cognitive health and muscle preservation. The World Health Organization notes that exercise may reduce Alzheimer’s risk by u

Respiratory virus vaccination guidance and developments

20 clusters · 74 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: American Medical Association urges respiratory virus vaccinations

The respiratory virus vaccination season is underway across North America and globally, with a focus on influenza, COVID-19, and RSV. In the United States, Moderna’s mRNA-based mFLUSIVA is available for adults aged 50 an

US geographic renaming efforts and mapping disputes

24 clusters · 1124 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Donald Trump proposes renaming Atlantic Ocean to American Ocean

President Donald Trump has expanded his geographic renaming efforts through executive orders, sparking international tension and domestic debate. Following the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America” and

El Niño impact on North American fall foliage

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Ontario fall foliage may be delayed by ‘Super El Nino’

A strengthening El Niño climate pattern, described by some experts as a ‘Super El Nino’, is expected to influence the timing and quality of fall foliage in parts of North America. In the Chicago region, scientists at Th