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People living with or beyond cancer are more likely to die from stroke than the general public, according to new Penn State research, and certain types of cancer may boost the risk even more.Thursday, November 21, 2019 from THE MEDICAL NEWS
Robert M. Starke, M.D., M.Sc., an experienced neurosurgeon and researcher with the University of Miami Health System and Miller School of Medicine, has been conducting laboratory studies on a specialized stent designed to treat complex...Thursday, November 21, 2019 from Scientific American - Health
Journalist and author Beth Gardiner talks about her new book Choked: Life and Breath in the Age of Air Pollution. And CRISPR pioneer Jennifer Doudna talks about gene editing. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.comThursday, November 21, 2019 from THE MEDICAL NEWS
Two-thirds (68%) of Indigenous people living off reserve in Canada have excellent mental health, according to a nationally representative study conducted by the University of Toronto and Algoma University.Thursday, November 21, 2019 from Home Health Care News
A trustworthy reputation plays a key role in the success of in-home care agencies. But a company’s online presence can easily undermine that reputation impact its overall bottom line. Carl White, the founder and president of MarketVisory...Thursday, November 21, 2019 from Living Well News -- ScienceDaily
Researchers asked participants to look at pairs of photographs and decide which showed a normal face and which showed a person wearing a mask. Surprisingly, participants made the wrong call in one in five cases.Thursday, November 21, 2019 from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily
Researchers are investigating whether an anti-itch medication that targets a specific part of our nerve cells can make morphine -- which targets a different part--more effective. The findings suggest it can.Thursday, November 21, 2019 from THE MEDICAL NEWS
Charitharth Vivek Lal, M.D., and University of Alabama at Birmingham colleagues have used a novel and first-of-its-kind newborn mouse model to study the effect of high oxygen concentrations, or hyperoxia, on lung development of newborn...Thursday, November 21, 2019 from WebMD Health Headlines
In fact, infants' immunity wanes much more rapidly than once thought, researchers report in the December issue of Pediatrics. The finding drives home the importance of community-wide immunizations.Thursday, November 21, 2019 from WebMD Health Headlines
It's widely believed that mothers and babies have an increased risk of problems at or beyond 42 weeks of pregnancy.Thursday, November 21, 2019 from THE MEDICAL NEWS
More and more bacterial pathogens of infectious diseases become resistant to customary antibiotics. Typical hospital germs such as Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae have become resistant to the most - and in some cases even all...Thursday, November 21, 2019 from THE MEDICAL NEWS
Inducing labor after 41 instead of 42 full weeks' pregnancy appears to be safer in terms of perinatal survival, new Swedish research shows. The current study is expected to provide a key piece of evidence for upcoming decisions in...Thursday, November 21, 2019 from THE MEDICAL NEWS
Some infections caused by bacteria can have devastating results on health. This is the case of the infections caused by Aeromonas hydrophila, which can be found in water and, if ingested orally, can sometimes cause gastrointestinal...Thursday, November 21, 2019 from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily
Researchers have used a novel and first-of-its-kind newborn mouse model to study the effect of high oxygen concentrations, or hyperoxia, on lung development of newborn mice that are germ-free -- meaning no microbes colonizing their...Thursday, November 21, 2019 from THE MEDICAL NEWS
A research team in Trinity College Dublin has uncovered a critical role for a protein called 'PKM2' in the regulation of immune cell types at the heart of multiple inflammatory diseases.Thursday, November 21, 2019 from THE MEDICAL NEWS
Despite ongoing tragedies in sports as well as research from a host of sources – including the American Academy of Pediatrics – which state schools with athletic trainers (ATs) have lower injury rates, a study released today showed that...Thursday, November 21, 2019 from THE MEDICAL NEWS
Previous research has shown that recovery from bacterial pneumonia hugely improves our defense against further infections by seeding the lungs with immune cells called lung resident memory T (TRM) cells, but how these cells actually...Thursday, November 21, 2019 from Home Health Care News
Over the years, the idea that “less is more” has been the driving factor for Cantata Adult Life Services’ Take2 care-sharing model. The company has been able to thrive by innovating its home care model and offering its clients a unique...Thursday, November 21, 2019 from HealthNewsReview.org
Two months from now we will be in mid-winter, late January. How about four days in warm, sunny West Palm Beach, Florida? All-expenses-paid. How inviting. But how troubling. Once again. An email was sent to journalists this week...Thursday, November 21, 2019 from Home Health Care News
Throughout 2019, multiple post-acute care leaders have argued that the great SNF-to-home diversion wave has hit its peak. New data suggests they’re right. Home health care has officially surpassed skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) as the...Thursday, November 21, 2019 from Home Health Care News
Referral partnerships have always been important for in-home care providers, but under the Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) they are becoming more critical than ever. Because home health payments will reward quality of care based on...Thursday, November 21, 2019 from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily
Ensuring equity in the prevention of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) is critical to reach NTD elimination goals as well as to inform Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Now, researchers have unmasked inequities in the delivery of Mass...Thursday, November 21, 2019 from Living Well News -- ScienceDaily
Although alcohol use is ubiquitous in modern society, only a portion of individuals develop alcohol use disorders or addiction. Yet, scientists have not understood why some individuals are prone to develop drinking problems, while others...Thursday, November 21, 2019 from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily
With no national standard to measure drug treatment facilities, new research reveals opportunities to learn from patients to help create metrics.Thursday, November 21, 2019 from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily
According to a new study, extra DNA scooped up and copied alongside cancer-causing genes helps keep tumors going -- elements that could represent new drug targets for brain tumors and other cancers notoriously difficult to treat.Thursday, November 21, 2019 from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily
When pathogens invade the cells, our body combats them using various methods. Researchers have now been able to show how a cellular pump keeps such invading pathogens in check. As the researchers report, this pump causes a magnesium...Thursday, November 21, 2019 from WebMD Health Headlines
The condition is similar to "popcorn lung," which is seen in workers exposed to the chemical flavoring diacetyl, an ingredient used to produce microwave popcorn, researchers said.Thursday, November 21, 2019 from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily
Researchers have discovered a new active substance effective against gram negative bacteria that targets a previously unknown site of action: 'Darobactin'.Thursday, November 21, 2019 from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily
New research from Notre Dame offers the first large-sample study on how rules and ethics training affects behavior and employment decisions in the financial sector.Thursday, November 21, 2019 from Health24 News
Australian researchers came to the conclusion that any amount of running is better than none for extending one's life.Thursday, November 21, 2019 from WebMD Health Headlines
The study focused on Iyengar yoga, a variety that emphasizes holding poses precisely for long periods, and controlled breathing. But any type of yoga would likely give similar results, Streeter said.Thursday, November 21, 2019 from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily
Before land and labor shortages prompted by the Industrial Revolution forced food production to move away from cities, agriculture was central to urban environments and their planning. Now, certain shifts in consumption habits and...Thursday, November 21, 2019 from Living Well News -- ScienceDaily
Scientists have conducted an experiment using thermal imaging and wearable sensors to better understand the stress and performance patterns of so-called knowledge workers.Thursday, November 21, 2019 from Living Well News -- ScienceDaily
The recent live births resulting from human embryonic CRISPR editing have heightened global concerns regarding 'designer babies.' Currently, the most practical approach to genetic 'enhancement' is preimplantation genetic screening of IVF...Thursday, November 21, 2019 from Health24 News
According to a new study, more frequent night sweats were associated with longer sleep – and that the longer women slept, the more their attention and thinking skills decreased.Thursday, November 21, 2019 from WebMD Health Headlines
The recall includes salads sold at Aldi, Target, and Walmart stores, and at Domino’s Pizza, among others. For a full list of retailers, visit this U.S. Department of Agriculture website.Thursday, November 21, 2019 from WebMD Health Headlines
Whether forgiving involves a crime, a friend standing you up, or a chronic illness diagnosis, it is linked with numerous health benefits, studies suggestThursday, November 21, 2019 from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily
2019 has been a particularly deadly year in the U.S. for eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), a mosquito-borne illness. As of November 12, 36 confirmed cases of EEE had been reported by eight states; 13 of these cases were fatal.Thursday, November 21, 2019 from Health24 News
Keto and low-carb diets are often confused as the same thing. However, while the differences aren't many, they are significant.Thursday, November 21, 2019 from Medical Xpress - Feature story
A protein newly discovered by scientists in China is aiding in the dramatic reversal of stroke-like damage in laboratory animals and may one day rescue humans from neurological injury, the research team is predicting.
According to Ayurveda, there are natural herbs that can help in shedding belly fat. Read on to know about them. The post Battle your belly fat with these ayurvedic remedies appeared first on .Thursday, November 21, 2019 from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily
Imagine not being able to drive, shower alone or even work because you are never quite sure when the next seizure will leave you incapacitated. Hope may be on the horizon for epilepsy patients who have had limited success with seizure...
This article, penned by nutritionist Divya Ahuja, talks about the best way to include protein in our meals. According to her, Proteinex is a good option to load up on this essential nutrient. The post Here’s a nutritionist-approved...Thursday, November 21, 2019 from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily
According to a new study, the share of children and adolescents consuming sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and the calories they consume from SSBs declined significantly between 2003 and 2014.Thursday, November 21, 2019 from Health24 News
Can this aromatic spice help you lose weight?Thursday, November 21, 2019 from Scientific American - Health
Some cosmetics and deodorants contain chemicals that, when released into the air, may pose a risk to human health -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.comThursday, November 21, 2019 from Health24 News
A study found that compared to a control group, cancer survivors had poorer heart fitness and worse performance on tests of attention, memory and academic skills.