Q&A: What are ultra-processed foods?

Nearly every day, there's a headline about ultra-processed foods, which have been linked to harmful health effects despite lacking a universally accepted definition. These foods are the subject of numerous proposed regulations, ...

A new era of discovery for immunology: Expert Q& A

When two people become ill at the same time, they often experience different symptoms. For instance, during the COVID-19 pandemic, some people had symptoms akin to a mild flu, while others were critically ill. Similarly, ...

Multimorbidity identified in most Japanese home care patients

As Japan's population ages, more older adults are receiving home-based medical care, in which physicians regularly visit patients who have difficulty going to clinics or hospitals. Although multimorbidity has long been common ...

How moving neighborhood can alter risk of type 2 diabetes

Where someone lives strongly influences their risk of developing type 2 diabetes, new research from Canada suggests. The research was presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) ...

Initiative standardizes evaluation of ICU discharge readiness

A standardized process to evaluate patients for their readiness to be discharged from an intensive care unit (ICU) can help reduce readmissions while providing clarity and supporting collaboration among the interprofessional ...

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