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A new study shows that a 15-minute daily walk reduces the risk of heart disease by 22% in adults over 50, based on a 10-year analysis of 40,000 participants. This finding is significant because it provides a simple, accessible exercise target for improving cardiovascular health in older populations.
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Researchers discovered that air pollution from wildfires increases emergency room visits for asthma by 34% among children, with effects lasting up to three days after exposure. This highlights the urgent need for public health guidelines to protect vulnerable children during wildfire seasons.
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A clinical trial found that a new mRNA vaccine is 89% effective at preventing severe influenza across multiple strains in adults aged 65 and older. This breakthrough could significantly reduce hospitalizations and deaths from seasonal flu in the elderly, a group that typically responds poorly to standard vaccines.
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