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The study warns that increased use of personal care products during pregnancy and nursing is linked to higher levels of harmful chemicals such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the blood plasma and breast milk.  ●   Researchers now suggest that vitamin D supplementation may be an effective, simple way to lower blood pressure levels in elderly adults with obesity.  ●   Although metformin is prescribed during pregnancy to lower the risk of diabetes-related complications, such as obesity and diabetes in children, the study suggests that the drug itself may contribute to these same risks.  ●   Researchers of a recent study found that getting vaccinated earlier in the recommended timeframe, closer to 32 weeks, may offer the best protection for newborns against RSV.  ●   Children with consistent sleep schedules have better control of their emotions and behavior when they work with others or while they are under situations of stress, the study revealed.  ●   Researchers have now found that certain classes of weight loss and diabetes medications could be lifesavers for stroke survivors, slashing their risk of future heart attacks, strokes, and even death.  ●   Long COVID, a complex condition with lingering symptoms like fatigue, chronic cough, and brain fog may be affecting far more people than once believed.  ●   Researchers found that both high and low BMI values during the critical years of lung development can have lasting harmful effects.  ●   Researchers have found that non-fermented milk intake could raise heart disease risk in women while switching to a fermented alternative like yogurt might reduce the risk.  ●   A recent study revealed that elderly adults who have excessive daytime sleepiness are at risk of developing motoric cognitive risk syndrome that can lead to dementia.  ●   Officials clarified that the proposed ban is not related to the safety of oral phenylephrine and companies may continue selling products containing the ingredient until the order is finalized.  ●   Researchers have found that mothers who engage in exercise programs with at least 80 minutes of moderate activity each week experience significant reductions in the severity of baby blues and postpartum depression.  ●   Researchers found that children have greater bone mineral density at age 7 when expectant mothers take vitamin D supplements during pregnancy.  ●   According to new research, getting active at two specific times of day may significantly lower the risk of colorectal cancer.  ●   Researchers have found that sleeping an additional 46 minutes is linked to improved well-being and positive traits such as gratitude, flourishing, resilience, and prosocial behaviors.  ●   On average, babies born to mothers with PCOS faced a higher risk of growth restriction, and the effects were more pronounced in mothers who were obese.  ●   Researchers have identified a drug-free therapy that could offer a safe, effective adjunctive treatment for non-seasonal depressive disorders.  ●   The researchers found that a dairy-based high-protein diet is most effective for promoting fullness and boosting concentration compared to a carb-rich meal or skipping breakfast entirely.  ●   Learn about the crucial role that a nutritious diet plays in preventing and managing diabetes, while Laurel Deinininger-Kimmerly, a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator from Florida debunks common myths that could affect effective management.  ●   Researchers have found that even the recommended 20 minutes of daily moderate exercise may not be sufficient to reduce the heart disease risk and signs of aging linked to prolonged sedentary time.  ●   Researchers have now identified a "sweet spot" for safely scheduling surgeries in those who had a heart attack.  ●   A recent study revealed that semaglutide injections, a drug commonly used for weight loss, could dramatically reduce osteoarthritis symptoms, cutting pain levels by nearly 50%.  ●   The study revealed a concerning sex-specific link between obstructive sleep apnea and the risk of dementia.  ●   The study revealed that getting cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTi) may serve as a protective factor against postpartum depression.  ●   The study revealed that limiting sugar intake during early life could cut the diabetes risk by 35% and the risk of hypertension by 20%.  ●  

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