A Little Known Killer on the Rise: Sepsis
Sepsis is a serious condition that can result from an infection, but, what causes it and can how can it be treated?
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Vitality
How to Live Better, Longer
Smokers Who Quit Before 40 Have Similar Life-Expectancy Of Non-smokers: Study
The study also revealed that individuals who quit smoking, regardless of age, can achieve a life expectancy similar to non-smokers within approximately 10 years after quitting, and nearly half of this benefit can be noticed within just three years. 
Secret To Healthy Aging? Study Identifies Foods That Reduce Risk Of Chronic Illnesses In Women
Ladies, are you curious to know the secret to healthy aging? Your middle-age diet can influence your future health, a recent study suggests. 
Hearing Aids May Help Prevent Early Death; Study Finds 25% Reduction In Mortality Risk
The regular use of hearing aids in people with hearing loss could reduce the risk of early death by 25%. 
Siblings Of Dementia Patients May Face Risk Of Shortened Lifespan, Even If They Are Not Diagnosed
Researchers found that a combination of genetics and environmental factors reduces longevity in dementia patients. The same combination may shorten the lives of their siblings even without dementia.
Mental Health
Body Dysmorphia 6 Times More Common In Girls: Know About Condition That Affects Many Teens
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) affects 1.8% of girls compared to 0.3% of boys, the study revealed. 
Better Air Quality Reduces Suicide Rates, Study Finds
The suicide rates increase substantially when air pollution rises, and the effect was particularly strong in the elderly, with older women 2.5 times more at risk than other groups. 
Grief Takes A Toll On Your Body: Here's What To Know
While mental stress is commonly acknowledged in connection with grief, it is crucial to understand that grief can also present physical symptoms, including illnesses, fatigue, pain, and sleep disturbances. 
Taking Antidepressants During Pregnancy Can Affect Fetal Brain Development: Study
The use of antidepressants, particularly fluoxetine, could affect the development of the prefrontal cortex of the infant's brain, potentially raising the risk of mental health disorders later in their life.
Innovation
Dr. Jason Shumard Revolutionizes Holistic Healing And Transformative Wellness
Dr. Shumard's nearly 20-year career is dedicated to exploring complex health conditions and advocating for holistic healing methods. 
Thermal Earring To Monitor Temperature: Experts Say It Could Also Track Ovulation And Stress
Researchers have developed smart earrings that could continuously monitor a person's earlobe temperature. The innovation known as Thermal Earring could also be potentially used to track signs of ovulation, stress, eating, and exercise. 
First Saliva-Based Pregnancy Tests: Everything To Know
Salistick detects pregnancy by identifying a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), which is present in the body of a pregnant person. 
AI Demonstrates High Accuracy In Diagnosing Mpox Using Skin Lesion Photos
AI could help hasten the diagnosis of new mpox cases.
Healthy Living
Eating An Avocado Daily May Improve Overall Diet Quality: Study
The researchers noted that those participants who took an avocado daily had better adherence to dietary guidelines. 
Lung Disease Raises Risk Of Heart Conditions Regardless Of Other Factors: Study
The researchers made the interesting finding using a trial involving patients with a rare genetic condition called Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD). 
Flu Raises Risk Of Neurological Disorders More Than COVID-19: Study
People infected with the flu were more likely to need hospital care in the following year for common neurologic conditions than people who had the SARS-CoV2 infection. 
Pregnancy Complications Affect Women's Heart Health, Following Healthy Lifestyle Can Cut Risk: Study
Among women with a history of pregnancy complications, those who achieved or maintained high heart health after pregnancy were at a similar risk for heart disease as women without adverse pregnancy outcomes and good cardiovascular health, the study stated.
Covid - 19
Study Says 'Double Jointed' People At Higher Risk Of Long COVID
The study published in the journal BMJ indicated that individuals with hypermobile joints had a 30% higher chance of not fully recovering from COVID-19 and experiencing persistent fatigue associated with long COVID. 
COVID-19 Virus Lingers In The Body More Than A Year After Infection: Studies
The studies showed that COVID antigens lingered in the blood up to 14 months after infection and more than two years in tissue samples of people who had the infection. 
Timing Of COVID-19 Shot Can Affect Menstrual Cycle Length: Study
Those individuals who receive a COVID-19 vaccine during the first half of their menstrual cycle are more likely to experience cycle length changes than those receiving a vaccine in the latter half. 
Older Adults Should Get COVID Booster Shot This Spring, CDC Says
The current booster dose is meant for older adults at least four months after a previous dose, or at least three months after a COVID-19 infection.
