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What your blood quietly reveals about your eating habits

Blood and urine tests have been found to detect the amount of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) a person eats, according to new research. Using machine learning, scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) identified hundreds of metabolites (molecules produced during metabolism) that correlated with processed food intake. The team developed a “biomarker score” that predicts ultraprocessed food intake based on …

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Sperm donor’s genetic mutation linked to cancer in 10 conceived children

Sperm from a single donor in Europe has reportedly been used to conceive at least 67 pregnancies, although the donor carried a rare cancer-causing mutation. The donor’s mutation has been linked to cancer diagnoses in 10 of these children, according to a report by The Guardian. The case was brought to light after two families separately contacted their fertility clinics …

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Miley Cyrus’ ‘brutal infection’ has doctors discussing possible causes

After filming a music video on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Miley Cyrus said she was recently hospitalized with a knee infection, prompting doctors to weigh in on how certain environments can expose people to harmful bacteria. On a Thursday episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” Cyrus, 32, recalled the moment she filmed her “Something Beautiful” visual album and then landed …

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Study reveals 10 happiest states for seniors: Did yours make the list?

Where you live can have a big impact on your mental health. Particularly for seniors, it’s important to settle down in a location that promotes happiness. Older adults face a higher risk of mental health problems due to circumstances like the loss of loved ones, loneliness, chronic illness or disability, medications, changes brought on by retirement and other stressors, according …

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Smoking marijuana and eating cannabis gummies both linked to dangerous health risk, study finds

Long-term cannabis use in any form has been linked to a greater risk of heart disease. In a new study, researchers at UC San Francisco determined that eating edible cannabis, such as gummies, has the same impact on cardiovascular risk as smoking marijuana. The risk stems from reduced blood vessel function, according to the study, which was published in JAMA …

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Ooh la law: France snuffing out smoking in parks, beaches, more

The French government is cracking down on cigarettes in public, announcing a sweeping outdoor smoking ban that aims to clear the air for the next generation of Parisians (and everyone else). Beginning July 1, France will ban smoking in a wide range of outdoor public areas, including beaches, public parks, gardens, bus stops, sports venues and anywhere near schools, according …

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When 2-year-old goes into cardiac arrest, parents take life-saving action

Most parents of toddlers worry about sleep habits and sniffles, but heart failure isn’t usually a concern. It certainly wasn’t on the Thomases’ radar when their 2-year-old son went into sudden cardiac arrest in the middle of the night at their Illinois home. When the child woke up screaming, his parents ran into the room.  HODA KOTB REVEALS DAUGHTER’S CONCERNING …

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Weight-loss drug side effects, plus vitamins that slow aging

Fox News’ Health newsletter brings you stories on the latest developments in healthcare, wellness, diseases, mental health and more. TOP 3: – Is Ozempic ruining your teeth? Here’s what to know – Common daily vitamin could slow biological aging, study suggests – Scientists can detect junk food in blood and urine tests This week’s top health news included GLP-1 side …

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Hoda Kotb reveals daughter’s concerning diagnosis influenced her exit from ‘Today’

Hoda Kotb, longtime host of NBC’s “The Today Show,” is speaking out about the deeper reasons she decided to leave her post. Kotb returned as a guest on Wednesday for the first time since her departure from “Today” in January. During the appearance, she revealed that her younger daughter, Hope, 6, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. WEIGHT LOSS, DIABETES …

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Is Ozempic ruining your teeth? What to know about impact on dental health

Khloe Quill is a lifestyle production assistant with Fox News Digital. She and the lifestyle team cover a range of story topics including food and drink, travel, and health. 

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