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People may be more prone to paranoia in times of unexpected uncertainty

In times of unexpected uncertainty, such as the sudden appearance of a global pandemic, people may be more prone to paranoia, Yale University researchers suggest in a new study published in the journal eLife.

9 Jun 2020

KU leads new project to monitor, evaluate COVID-19 response activities in 47 African countries

Researchers from the University of Kansas are monitoring and evaluating COVID-19 response activities in 47 African countries.

9 Jun 2020

Drinking fruit juice in early years associated with healthier dietary patterns later

A new study from Boston University published on-line at BMC Nutrition by Lynn L. Moore and colleagues, found that drinking 100% fruit juice early in life was associated with healthier dietary patterns in later childhood without adversely impacting weight gain.

9 Jun 2020

Study estimates health and economic impacts of the national menu calorie labeling law

The national law requiring chain restaurants to include calorie labels on menus is estimated to prevent tens of thousands of new heart disease and type 2 diabetes cases--and save thousands of lives--in just five years, according to a new study estimating the law's impact.

9 Jun 2020

New model can estimate regional disease burden and impact of vaccination

Researchers have developed a model that can estimate regional disease burden and the impact of vaccination, even in the absence of robust surveillance data, a study in eLife reveals.

9 Jun 2020

New Finnish study explores the economic burden of alcohol use disorders

Alcohol use disorders are associated with high social welfare and health care costs - but what causes them? A new Finnish study looks at the magnitude and reasons behind the economic burden alcohol use disorders have on society.

9 Jun 2020

COVID-19 survivors could suffer long-term health effects

Patients recovering from COVID-19 could suffer significant long-term effects, according to research into the experiences of people hospitalized by previous coronavirus outbreaks.

9 Jun 2020

Research finds lower ischemic stroke admissions, thrombectomy procedures during COVID-19

A new research letter reveals fewer people have been admitted to stroke centers in Michigan and northwest Ohio since the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic, and significantly fewer patients received a mechanical thrombectomy for their ischemic stroke.

9 Jun 2020

Residential proximity to oil and gas operations linked with preterm birth risk

Living in close proximity to oil and gas operations may increase the risk of preterm birth, according to new research on births in California's primary oil-producing region.

9 Jun 2020

Kidney function deteriorates with age, study shows

An international study that has been carried out on nearly 3000 people in Norway, Germany, and Iceland, shows that our kidney function deteriorates with age, even if we do not have any other diseases.

9 Jun 2020

Study links COVID-19-based loneliness with elevated psychiatric symptoms in older adults

Although social distancing is crucial in thwarting the spread of COVID-19, isolation and the ensuing loneliness may be severely detrimental for older adults.

9 Jun 2020

Research highlights nutritional risks among female athletes

Two decades of research among female athletes over the age of 13 years shows that a lack of nutrition knowledge about what they need to eat to stay healthy and compete may contribute to poor performance, low energy and nutrient intake, and potential health risks, according to a Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School study.

9 Jun 2020

Heart transplant recipients affected by COVID-19 face racial, gender disparities

Physician-scientists specializing in heart failure wanted to know: if their heart transplant patients contract COVID-19, would they have a different experience than the general public or others who are also immunosuppressed?

9 Jun 2020

New diet and physical activity guideline to prevent cancer

The American Cancer Society has updated its guideline for diet and physical activity for cancer prevention, with adjustments to reflect the most current evidence.

9 Jun 2020

Probiotics are not recommended for most digestive conditions

It is estimated that more than 3.9 million American adults have taken some form of probiotics, with many patients looking to probiotics to improve their gastrointestinal health.

9 Jun 2020

When a doctor no longer accepts Medicare, patients left holding the bag

Pneumonia. Heart problems. High cholesterol. Betsy Carrier, 71, and her husband, Don Resnikoff, 79, relied on their primary care doctor in Montgomery County, Maryland, for help managing their ailments.

9 Jun 2020

Reflections and expectations: Are we handling COVID-19 in the right way?

COVID-19 Reflections: Severe lockdowns and Stay-at-Home orders have been hallmark of the national and global response to this Pandemic. They have been imposed with little precedent and scant evidence of their effectiveness as opposed to less restrictive social distancing measures.

8 Jun 2020

New project aims to develop software tool to protect patient data in COVID-19 research

The COVID-19 pandemic has created an urgent need for sharing patient data to help scientists learn more about the virus and how to stop it from spreading.

8 Jun 2020

AMSSM issues position statement on sexual violence in sport

Sexual violence is a serious problem with potentially severe and lasting negative effects on the physical, psychological, and social well-being of victims - including athletes.

8 Jun 2020

Innovative effort solves health system's shortage of nasopharyngeal swabs

An innovative effort launched in April and led by a fellow in the UCLA Biodesign program has yielded positive results, solving the health system's shortage of nasopharyngeal swabs - a key element in COVID-19 testing - at a time when Southern California is seeing a rise in new cases and new deaths per day.

8 Jun 2020

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People may be more prone to paranoia in times of unexpected uncertainty

KU leads new project to monitor, evaluate COVID-19 response activities in 47 African countries

Drinking fruit juice in early years associated with healthier dietary patterns later

Study estimates health and economic impacts of the national menu calorie labeling law

New model can estimate regional disease burden and impact of vaccination

New Finnish study explores the economic burden of alcohol use disorders

COVID-19 survivors could suffer long-term health effects

Research finds lower ischemic stroke admissions, thrombectomy procedures during COVID-19

Residential proximity to oil and gas operations linked with preterm birth risk

Kidney function deteriorates with age, study shows

Study links COVID-19-based loneliness with elevated psychiatric symptoms in older adults

Research highlights nutritional risks among female athletes

Heart transplant recipients affected by COVID-19 face racial, gender disparities

New diet and physical activity guideline to prevent cancer

Probiotics are not recommended for most digestive conditions

When a doctor no longer accepts Medicare, patients left holding the bag

Reflections and expectations: Are we handling COVID-19 in the right way?

New project aims to develop software tool to protect patient data in COVID-19 research

AMSSM issues position statement on sexual violence in sport

Innovative effort solves health system's shortage of nasopharyngeal swabs

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