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Apr 2026
Mobile breathalyzers may help heavy drinkers reduce alcohol consumption
Researchers analyzed data from tens of thousands of people who used low-cost mobile breathalyzers to test their blood-alcohol concentration when drinking.
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Apr 2026
Pennsylvania town faces fallout from Trump's environmental rule rollback
North America's largest coke plant hugs the west bank of Pennsylvania's Monongahela River, belching out emissions from turning superheated coal into a carbon-rich fuel.
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Apr 2026
How to make a high-deductible health plan work for you
An elementary school teacher chose a low-price health insurance plan but soon realized she wasn't clear about what it would mean for her family's finances.
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Apr 2026
Higher mortality risk in IBS patients using antidepressants
Research indicates that antidepressant use in IBS is linked to a 35% higher risk of all-cause mortality, highlighting safety issues with long-term treatment.
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Apr 2026
Moving more, sitting less, and sleeping well may lower dementia risk
Findings suggest that regular physical activity and adequate sleep may lower dementia risk, emphasizing the need for evidence-based lifestyle guidelines.
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Apr 2026
1 in 10 health ad dollars go to sites spreading misinformation
Advertising on health misinformation websites reached $336.4 million, with $35.7 million from public health entities, threatening credibility in health info.
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Apr 2026
Study reveals brain mechanisms behind post-stroke urinary incontinence
A new USC-led study using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) reveals the neural mechanisms that contribute to urinary incontinence, a common condition affecting stroke survivors that has a significant impact on their quality of life.
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Apr 2026
Community health centers maintained care continuity during COVID-19 pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic upended virtually every aspect of people's lives, one critical question loomed large for millions of low-income and underserved healthcare patients: Would they still be able to see their own doctor?
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Apr 2026
Lab study shows cigarette smoke damaged lung cells more than e-cigarette vapor
Researchers found that cigarette smoke extract disrupted the lung cell barrier, increased IL-6 inflammation, and caused DNA damage in Calu-3 cells, while e-cigarette vapor extract showed no significant adverse effects on these measures under the study conditions. The authors caution that these were in vitro findings using liquid extracts and unflavored e-liquid, so they do not directly predict long-term human health outcomes.
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Apr 2026
Dietitians report widely different strategies for FODMAP food reintroduction in IBS
A national survey of 145 registered dietitians found wide variation in how the low FODMAP diet’s reintroduction phase is delivered, especially in dosing, timing, sequencing, and follow-up. The findings suggest that clearer, evidence-based protocols could improve consistency while still allowing individualized care.
