health – Kettinki

2026-04-17 @ 10.05.10 ∈ In English

(A U.S. viewpoint; not new research, and not from a medical expert, but enjoyably thorough examination.)

The Mystery in the Medicine Cabinet

I’m now convinced that for most people in most circumstances, acetaminophen is safer than ibuprofen, provided you use it as directed. I think most doctors agree with this. In fact, I think many doctors think it’s obvious.

2026-03-16 @ 14.25.56 ∈ Suomeksi

(Kooste tämänhetkisestä tietämyksestä, uutta erittelemättä. Lopussa kuuden kohdan tiivistelmäluettelo.)

Uutta tietoa kihdistä ja ravintovalinnoista - PRONUTRITIONIST

Ruokavaliolla on tunnettu vaikutus kihtioireisiin. Ravinnon sisältämät puriinit ovat uraatin ”raaka-ainetta”, prekursoreja. Perusohjeet ruuan osalta ovat säilyneet samana vuosikymmenten [ajan], mutta viime vuosina on saatu merkittävää uutta tietoa.

2026-02-06 @ 16.21.42 ∈ In English

Sudanese Copts acquired malaria resistance thanks to a rapid evolutionary process, research reveals

An international study investigating the genomic diversity of the Sudanese population reveals that the Copts originating in Egypt—who settled in the country between the seventh and eleventh centuries—have acquired a genetic variant that protects them from contracting malaria.

2026-02-04 @ 14.19.45 ∈ Suomeksi

Omakanta-sovellus muistuttaa jatkossa tehosterokotteista

Jäykkäkouristus- ja kurkkumätätehosterokotuksesta lähetetään muistutus 25-, 45- ja 65-vuotiaille. 25-vuotiaiden rokotteeseen sisältyy myös tehoste hinkuyskää vastaan.

2025-11-05 @ 17.26.06 ∈ In English

Voting behavior in elections strongly linked to future risk of death

[Research suggests voting] behavior in elections is strongly linked to the future risk of death, and is likely a stronger determinant of health than education.

2025-11-03 @ 11.55.47 ∈ In English

Is vaping less harmful than smoking, and does it help people quit?

[The] summary is quite simple: many health bodies suggest that vaping is much less harmful than tobacco. While they advise against it for young people or non-smokers, they do recommend it as a “quitting tool” for smokers for the health benefits of switching.

2025-10-23 @ 18.25.34 ∈ In English

Your gluten sensitivity might be something else entirely, new study shows

Across studies, gluten-specific reactions were [uncommon. In one landmark trial, when people ate a low-FODMAP diet] their symptoms improved, even when gluten was reintroduced.

2025-08-15 @ 16.57.03 ∈ Suomeksi

Lasten kosketusallergiat lisääntyneet merkittävästi 20 vuodessa

Tutkijoiden mukaan liima-aineiden aiheuttamien allergioiden lisääntymisen taustalla ovat diabeteksen hoidossa käytettävät glukoosisensorit, mutta nuorilla mahdollisesti myös ripsipidennykset tai keinokynnet, joiden laitossa käytetään myös liimoja.

2025-08-05 @ 17.04.35 ∈ In English

Death rates from cardiovascular disease have fallen dramatically — what were the breakthroughs behind this?

Over a century of progress in surgery, drugs, prevention, and emergency response has driven down death rates from heart disease and stroke.

2025-06-10 @ 19.45.07 ∈ In English

“Game-changer” celiac test detects disease without triggering symptoms

[Scientists have developed a landmark blood test] that can identify gluten-specific immune cells, or T cells, even when they're not actively fighting inflammation. […] This new test can also identify asymptomatic celiac disease, which current diagnostic methods miss.