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Heart rate is determined by the number of heartbeats per unit of time, typically expressed as beats per minute (BPM), it can vary with as the body's need for oxygen changes, such as during exercise or sleep.

Wireless Vital Signs Monitor tracks critical health information in warfighters and civilians

A technology designed to treat injured warfighters on the battlefield is proving its worth to civilian emergency-response teams.

3 Aug 2018

Hookah smoking develops cardiovascular risk factors similar to cigarette, shows study

In direct contradiction to marketing efforts claiming that hookah smoking is less hazardous to health than cigarettes, a new UCLA study published in the American Journal of Cardiology found that just a half-hour of hookah smoking resulted in the development of cardiovascular risk factors similar to what has been seen with traditional cigarette smoking.

3 Aug 2018

Genome-wide association study identifies 151 genes for atrial fibrillation

Drawing on genomic data from more than one million individuals, researchers from the University of Michigan have led a large collaborative effort to discover as-yet unknown genetic risk factors for atrial fibrillation: an irregular, often rapid heart rate affecting millions of Americans and more than 30 million people worldwide.

3 Aug 2018

FDA approves first therapy for patients with rare tumors of the adrenal gland

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Azedra (iobenguane I 131) injection for intravenous use for the treatment of adults and adolescents age 12 and older with rare tumors of the adrenal gland (pheochromocytoma or paraganglioma) that cannot be surgically removed (unresectable), have spread beyond the original tumor site and require systemic anticancer therapy.

31 Jul 2018

Researchers develop new tool to calm down horses

How many ways can you think of to stress out a horse? Trailering, bathing, clipping, vet visits, hoof trims, bridling, saddling -- the possibilities are endless. Unfortunately, calming options are not.

28 Jul 2018

Cannabis appears to have no effect on breathlessness during exercise in advanced COPD patients

Inhaled vaporized cannabis does not appear to improve or worsen exercise performance and activity-related breathlessness in patients with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to a randomized controlled trial published online in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society.

27 Jul 2018

New study aims to analyze potential health benefits of forests on humans

A group of volunteers participated in an experimental study which aimed to analyse the potential health benefits of forests on humans by determining their chemical influence.

27 Jul 2018

Mind-body therapies provide promising approach to tackle teen anxiety

Mind-body therapies – biofeedback, mindfulness, yoga, and hypnosis – provide a promising approach to the very common problem of anxiety in adolescents, according to a review in the March issue of The Nurse Practitioner.

26 Jul 2018

LifeSignals receives FDA clearance for wireless LP1100 Life Signal Patch

LifeSignals announced today that it received FDA clearance for its wireless LP1100 Life Signal Patch for enabling the next generation of wearable, healthcare monitoring devices.

26 Jul 2018

Fitness trackers can be valuable tools for monitoring cancer patients, finds study

Fitness trackers can be valuable tools for assessing the quality of life and daily functioning of cancer patients during treatment, a new study has found.

25 Jul 2018

Omega-3 fatty acid supplements reduce disruptive behavior in children, shows study

Something as simple as a dietary supplement could reduce disruptive, even abusive behavior, according to newly released research by a team led by a UMass Lowell criminal justice professor.

25 Jul 2018

Profiles for sale: How bits of captured data paint a valuable picture of your health

Here's a fun activity. Let's look at my credit card statement from last month. Among other things, I paid for a pair of athletic leggings, four movie tickets, and two beers and a plate of nachos at a nearby restaurant.

24 Jul 2018

Pfizer announces FDA approval of biosimilar to Neupogen

Pfizer Inc. today announced that the United States Food and Drug Administration has approved NIVESTYM (filgrastim-aafi), a biosimilar to Neupogen (filgrastim), for all eligible indications of the reference product.

23 Jul 2018

Drug in clinical trials for Parkinson's disease offers hope for treating heart failure

A drug currently in clinical trials for treating symptoms of Parkinson's disease may someday have value for treating heart failure, according to results of early animal studies by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers.

20 Jul 2018

Study: Supplemental oxygen prevents rise in morning blood pressure in OSA patients

Supplemental oxygen eliminates the rise in morning blood pressure experienced by obstructive sleep apnea patients who stop using continuous positive airway pressure, the standard treatment for OSA, according to new research published online in the American Thoracic Society's American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

20 Jul 2018

ADHD medications may fail to improve cognition in healthy college students, study shows

Contrary to popular belief across college campuses, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder medications may fail to improve cognition in healthy students and actually can impair functioning, according to a study by researchers at the University of Rhode Island and Brown University.

20 Jul 2018

Physiological Responses to World Cup Ads Shows Funny Beats Sporty

When it comes to which advertisements trigger the greatest response in viewers, a recent GfK pilot looking at ads screened around a live World Cup game found that, on average, ads based around humor achieved a higher biometric response and a higher stated response that those themed around athletics, product benefits or emotional pull.

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Wireless Vital Signs Monitor tracks critical health information in warfighters and civilians

Hookah smoking develops cardiovascular risk factors similar to cigarette, shows study

Genome-wide association study identifies 151 genes for atrial fibrillation

FDA approves first therapy for patients with rare tumors of the adrenal gland

Researchers develop new tool to calm down horses

Cannabis appears to have no effect on breathlessness during exercise in advanced COPD patients

New study aims to analyze potential health benefits of forests on humans

Mind-body therapies provide promising approach to tackle teen anxiety

LifeSignals receives FDA clearance for wireless LP1100 Life Signal Patch

Fitness trackers can be valuable tools for monitoring cancer patients, finds study

Omega-3 fatty acid supplements reduce disruptive behavior in children, shows study

Profiles for sale: How bits of captured data paint a valuable picture of your health

Pfizer announces FDA approval of biosimilar to Neupogen

Drug in clinical trials for Parkinson's disease offers hope for treating heart failure

Study: Supplemental oxygen prevents rise in morning blood pressure in OSA patients

ADHD medications may fail to improve cognition in healthy college students, study shows

Physiological Responses to World Cup Ads Shows Funny Beats Sporty

Research sheds light on cardiovascular risks of e-cigarettes with nicotine

Car vibrations are the culprit that makes drivers sleepy finds study

Study: Exposure to greenspace has wide-ranging health benefits

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