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Scientists Uncover Why Flu and COVID Hit Older Adults So Hard
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Scientists Uncover Why Flu and COVID Hit Older Adults So Hard

A recent study has shed light on why influenza and COVID-19 disproportionately affect older individuals so severely. The research points to aging lungs as a significant factor, uncovering that specific lung cells in older adults can initiate an overzealous immune response. This process leads to

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New Research Challenges BMI Accuracy for Over a Third of Adults
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New Research Challenges BMI Accuracy for Over a Third of Adults

A recent investigation has cast significant doubt on the reliability of the Body Mass Index (BMI), a widely adopted health indicator. Researchers conducted a comprehensive analysis, cross-referencing BMI categories with highly accurate body fat percentages derived from advanced DXA (dual-energy

July 11, 2026

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