AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUltra-processed food warning: Europe’s top heart experts, led by the European Society of Cardiology, issued a blunt new message: ultra-processed foods are tied to higher rates of heart disease, stroke and early death—even when sugar, salt and fat look “normal.” The report links the risk to industrial processing that can disrupt appetite signals, inflammation and the gut, and urges doctors to ask patients about these foods and treat reduction as a core prevention step. Weight-control habit: A new study from Italy points to a practical target—about 8,500 steps a day—to help people keep weight off after dieting. Hantavirus watch: The MV Hondius outbreak continues to dominate health coverage, with passengers returning home and authorities monitoring exposed travelers. Italy health workforce: Italy is pushing to hire Filipino nurses to plug ongoing gaps in care.
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