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Simple tips to keep summer injury-free

Trauma and injury remains a devastating problem in the U.S. It is the leading cause of death for those under the age of 45.

23 May 2014

Stomach also plays a role in how we respond to fear

An unlit, deserted car park at night, footsteps in the gloom. The heart beats faster and the stomach ties itself in knots. We often feel threatening situations in our stomachs.

23 May 2014

NIST produces specialized xenon gas used in biomedical analysis, medical imaging

A chip-scale device that both produces and detects a specialized gas used in biomedical analysis and medical imaging has been built and demonstrated at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

23 May 2014

Neuroscientists discover adaptation mechanisms of brain when perceiving human faces

The headlights - two eyes, the radiator cowling - a smiling mouth: This is how our brain sometimes creates a face out of a car front.

22 May 2014

AHC Enterprises, Duet Health announce launch of Visit Helper program

AHC Enterprises, a subsidiary of the Health Collaborative of Greater Columbus, and Duet Health announced today the launch of Visit Helper, now available at visithelper.com, iTunes, and Google Play.

21 May 2014

Optegra top tips for healthy eyes this hayfever season

This year's hayfever season is upon us: the temperatures and pollen count start to rise, noses are beginning to run and eyes are starting to itch.

20 May 2014

Scientists reveal how and why immune system's B cells respond only to true threats

The immune system's B cells protect us from disease by producing antibodies, or "smart bullets," that specifically target invaders such as pathogens and viruses while leaving harmless molecules alone.

16 May 2014

Research: Single episode of binge drinking can have negative health effects

It only takes one time. That's the message of a new study by scientists at the University of Massachusetts Medical School on binge drinking. Their research found that a single episode of binge drinking can have significant negative health effects resulting in bacteria leaking from the gut, leading to increased levels of toxins in the blood.

16 May 2014

Some consumers lose longtime doctors in new plans

Insurers say narrow networks that exclude some providers are part of the trade-off for keeping down premiums and enrolling those with pre-existing conditions.

15 May 2014

First Edition: May 14, 2014

Today's headlines include stories about consumer frustrations about cost and coverage issues that are emerging with the health law's implementation.

14 May 2014

Longer looks: Understanding downsides of saturated fat, sugar; will innovation save U.S. health care system?

The streetlights in Buenos Aires are considerably dimmer than they are in New York, one of the many things I learned during my family's six-month stay in Argentina. The front windshield of the rental car, aged and covered in the city's grime, further obscured what little light came through. When we stopped at the first red light after leaving the hospital, I broke two of my most important marital promises. I started acting like my wife's doctor, and I lied to her. I had just taken the PET scan, the diagnostic X-ray test, out of its manila envelope (Dr. Peter B. Bach, 5/6).

9 May 2014

Findings may open new way to study individual differences in people's visual tracking abilities

When tracking a moving object, the two halves of the human brain operate much like runners successfully passing a baton during a relay race, says a University of Oregon researcher.

9 May 2014

Neurovance reports positive results from EB-1020 SR phase 2a pilot study in adult ADHD patients

Neurovance, Inc. today announced complete results from its phase 2a pilot study of EB-1020 SR, a non-stimulant, in adult male patients with all subtypes of ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder).

8 May 2014

Social worker has potential to reduce functional decline of people with mild traumatic brain injury

More than a million people are treated for mild traumatic brain injuries in U.S. hospitals and emergency rooms each year. Yet few receive appropriate psychological and social follow-up care that can make the difference in whether or not they fully recover.

7 May 2014

Attorney of Colson Hicks Eidson files wrongful death complaint on behalf of passenger killed on Macarthur Causeway

Attorney Ervin A. Gonzalez, partner at the Coral Gables-based law firm Colson Hicks Eidson, filed a wrongful death complaint in the 11th Judicial Circuit Court in Miami-Dade County on behalf of the family of the late Dr. Malcolm Lloyd, passenger in the Lamborghini that was involved in a fatal car crash on April 24th on MacArthur Causeway.

6 May 2014

Young blood can rejuvenate brains of old mice

Something - or some things - in the blood of young mice has the ability to restore mental capabilities in old mice, a new study by Stanford University School of Medicine investigators has found.

6 May 2014

Research: Electric cars do not produce dangerous magnetic fields

Many people are concerned that electric cars produce dangerous magnetic fields. New research shows that this is not the case.

6 May 2014

Using substances at school is linked with increased odds of depression

When teens are caught drinking or using marijuana at school, a trip to the dean's office may not suffice.

5 May 2014

Viewpoints: Health overhaul doesn't necessarily help the sick; single payer doesn't mean cheaper

Now that it's clear that Obamacare is here to stay, its supporters should focus on making the program better. Fixes are not a sign of weakness. They are a sign of responsiveness and of good management. And the Affordable Care Act does have its flaws. Here's a big one: It favors screening over diagnosis.

2 May 2014

Custom-made mouthguards outperform store-bought models in reducing risk of concussion in athletes

When it comes to buying a mouthguard, parents who want to reduce their child's risk of a sports-related concussion should visit a dentist instead of a sporting goods store.

2 May 2014

Chimeric Antigen Receptor News and Research

Simple tips to keep summer injury-free

Stomach also plays a role in how we respond to fear

NIST produces specialized xenon gas used in biomedical analysis, medical imaging

Neuroscientists discover adaptation mechanisms of brain when perceiving human faces

AHC Enterprises, Duet Health announce launch of Visit Helper program

Optegra top tips for healthy eyes this hayfever season

Scientists reveal how and why immune system's B cells respond only to true threats

Research: Single episode of binge drinking can have negative health effects

Some consumers lose longtime doctors in new plans

First Edition: May 14, 2014

Longer looks: Understanding downsides of saturated fat, sugar; will innovation save U.S. health care system?

Findings may open new way to study individual differences in people's visual tracking abilities

Neurovance reports positive results from EB-1020 SR phase 2a pilot study in adult ADHD patients

Social worker has potential to reduce functional decline of people with mild traumatic brain injury

Attorney of Colson Hicks Eidson files wrongful death complaint on behalf of passenger killed on Macarthur Causeway

Young blood can rejuvenate brains of old mice

Research: Electric cars do not produce dangerous magnetic fields

Using substances at school is linked with increased odds of depression

Viewpoints: Health overhaul doesn't necessarily help the sick; single payer doesn't mean cheaper

Custom-made mouthguards outperform store-bought models in reducing risk of concussion in athletes

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