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Vitamin D and Colon Cancer
A self-report of any vitamin D supplementation is associated with a decrease in colorectal polyps; adjusted odds ratio (aOR) 0.57 (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.33-0.96) in high-latitude conditions. A self report of meeting 600 IU of vitamin D, the recommended daily intake for that region, is associated with a decrease in high-risk adenomatous polyps, with an aOR of 0.78 (95% CI, 0.62-0.99) in high-latitude conditions.
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The Few-Foods Diet and ADHD
This Dutch study describes a six-month follow-up of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) introduced to the Few-Foods Diet. Results indicate a significant decrease in ADHD symptoms and medication in children compliant with the diet.
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Scientists Observe Possible Relationship Between Autism Subtype, Cholesterol Levels
Results of this investigation confirm the challenges of understanding autism, its subtypes, and the arcane causes.
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Is It Dizziness or Dementia?
Researchers find certain systolic blood pressure changes may be connected with higher risk for dementia.
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Mixed News for Lung Health
Deaths from lung cancer are on the decline, while deaths from lung clots are on the rise, according to a pair of new reports.
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Decitabine and Cedazuridine Tablets (Inqovi)
Inqovi should be prescribed to treat adults with myelodysplastic syndromes.
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Cheyne-Stokes Respiration in Heart Failure
A comprehensive cardiorespiratory study of stable systolic heart failure patients showed Cheyne-Stokes breathing in the awake, upright position is related to hypercapnia and is independently associated with a higher risk of cardiac death.
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Risks of Hookah Smoking
An average hookah contains as much tobacco as 20 filtered cigarettes. The nicotine hit from a hookah is every bit as real and as addictive as smoking cigarettes. The temperature of the smoke when heated electronically in newer hookahs, rather than by older charcoal versions, may be cidal to lung cells.
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Stroke Risk: COVID-19 vs. Influenza
During the early surge in COVID-19 infections in New York City, many neurologists observed an unusual frequency of ischemic stroke. Researchers investigated further. Read on to learn what they discovered.
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The Relationship Among Step Count, Step Intensity, and Mortality in Adults
Investigators found an association between higher number of steps taken daily and lower all-cause mortality, lower mortality from cardiovascular disease, and lower mortality from cancer, but no association between intensity of steps and mortality in any of those areas.