Year in review: Disparities in health care

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At what age should you stop?

Shoveling snow isn’t for everyone.  Thousands of people get injured and dozens die every year while taking care of the maligned winter chore. And for those of a certain age…

Queensland records one ‘probable’ COVID-19-related death, 4,249 new cases

A Queensland man in his late 30s has died of a “probable” COVID-related illness, authorities say, with the state recording 4,249 new infections in the latest reporting period. Key points: Testing is…

New heart cell may provide clues about congenital heart conditions

Share on PinterestScientists have identified a new type of heart cell. Elva Etienne/Getty Images Disturbances in a newly discovered type of heart cell may underlie certain congenital heart abnormalities and…

Can we trust industry-funded cholesterol research?

Share on PinterestA review investigates how industry funding might influence the conclusions of cholesterol research. Xiangfeng Xu/EyeEm/Getty Images There is much debate about the role of dietary cholesterol in people’s…

Research from 2021 on diet and exercise

December 28, 2021 2 min read ADD TOPIC TO EMAIL ALERTS Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your email…