Sophie Putka
MedPage Today
New York, NY, United States
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Wondering How the CDC Collects Breakthrough Data? Get in Line
Agency has some state and cohort data, but consistency remains out of reach → Read More
How One Public Health Department Addressed COVID Inequities
Indiana county teamed up with a health informatics org to create testing sites in hard-hit areas → Read More
Are Nurse Staffing Agencies Overcharging Hospitals?
Lawmakers ask for investigation into price hikes during pandemic → Read More
Meatless Meat Is a Mixed Bag
The health implications of plant-based alternatives go beyond individual nutrition → Read More
Why intermittent fasting can be a dangerous choice for men
Scientists who study intermittent fasting say the potential health benefits outweigh the risks. Mental health specialists tell a slightly different story. → Read More
Scientists find the best time to eat protein for muscle growth
Researchers harnessed “chrononutrition” in mice and humans by front-loading protein-rich foods early in the day. This maximized muscle growth. → Read More
Why scientists say we should grow future vaccines in plants
In a new paper, scientists make the case for plant-based vaccines, which they say have severalkey advantages over how we make the bulk of our vaccines today. → Read More
The most misunderstood part of intermittent fasting isn’t what you think
Fasting plans that produce dramatic health benefits in animals aren’t ones that humans can usually stick to. Their results can lead to unrealistic expectations. → Read More
Scientists say this invisible exercise counts more than your workout
NEAT is an important but overlooked portion of overall physical activity, which is increasingly linked to most aspects of health and longevity. → Read More
Is running really better than cycling?
Cycling has also emerged as a way to reduce the risk of mortality. When we compare cardio exercises, it’s important to consider more than calories burned. → Read More
Can fasting ward off infections? Mice study reveals an unexpected link
Mice who fasted didn't leave enough nutrients for the pathogen to feed on, starving out an infection and suppressing inflammatory responses that cause sickness. → Read More
Mysteriously “slimy” mice lead to surprise fat loss discovery
Researchers were surprised when mice being treated for diabetes ended up extra shiny — it seems they were secreting fat out through their skin. → Read More
This colorful diet is linked to better brain health and memory
In a new study, people who ate the most flavonoids were almost 20 percent less likely to have higher scores on cognitive decline surveys. → Read More
Two signs that intermittent fasting is actually working, according to devotees
Eating - or not - during certain windows of time seems to have health benefits. But how do fasters know it's the timing and not something else? We asked. → Read More
One type of exercise reliably lowers your risk of death, scientists say
Biking decreases the risk of mortality for those with diabetes, reports a new study. Scientists say this benefit is likely to be seen by all cyclists. → Read More
Intermittent fasting’s favorite word may not mean what you think
If you've tried intermittent fasting, you may have heard of autophagy: a real but much-hyped process that's more complicated than it sounds. → Read More
One gut-healthy diet can calm inflammation
We know fermented foods are healthy, but a study published in "Cell" suggests they're also linked to better immunity and decreased inflammation. → Read More
A link between fungi and gut health may mean a treatment for inflammation
An immune response to a pathogenic version of the most common fungi we host might be the key to treating inflammatory bowel disease. → Read More
One change at work could boost your health and productivity
Across two trials, reducing hours spent working — colloquially known as the “four-day week” — improved worker’s wellbeing and work-life balance. → Read More
Male and female bodies can respond differently to intermittent fasting
Very few studies have investigated which sex could benefit more from intermittent fasting. But those that exist reveal mixed outcomes. → Read More