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High-fiber diet can reverse adverse effects of environmental toxins on cardiovascular health

Research from the University of Kentucky's Superfund Research Center (UK-SRC) shows that a diet high in fiber could possibly reverse the adverse effects that environmental toxins have on cardiovascular health.

30 Jan 2020

Ex-smokers’ lungs can almost “magically” replenish themselves

Researchers have identified a type of lung cell that can almost “magically” replenish the lining of airways in people who have given up smoking.

30 Jan 2020

NHS breast cancer screening 2018-2019 shows 26.0% increase in ten years

2.23m women aged 45 and over were screened for breast cancer in 2018-19, a 4.5% increase on 2017-18 (2.14m), and a 26.0% increase since 2008-09 (1.77m).

30 Jan 2020

Vegetable gardening: A holistic approach to promote healthy diet and physical activity

Most gardeners say that homegrown vegetables taste better than any found in a store. And gardening, they know, requires modest amounts of outdoor work.

30 Jan 2020

A high flavonol intake could lower the risk for Alzheimer’s dementia

Older people with a high intake of the antioxidant flavanol may be less likely to develop Alzheimer’s dementia, compared with those who have a low intake.

30 Jan 2020

A guide to following the health debate in the 2020 elections

Health has been a top issue in the presidential campaign during the past year: Not only do the Democratic candidates disagree with President Donald Trump, but they also disagree among themselves.

30 Jan 2020

Trump’s latest health care challenge: Gaining voters’ trust

Far more Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump's handling of several high-profile health care issues than give him positive marks, underscoring the challenge the president faces in claiming health care as a political asset in his reelection bid.

30 Jan 2020

Annual lung cancer screening with LDCT reduces lung cancer deaths

The Dutch-Belgian Randomized Lung Cancer Screening Trial, known as the NELSON trial (de Koning et. al), published Jan. 29 in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), reconfirms that annual lung cancer screening with low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) in high-risk patients significantly reduces lung cancer deaths.

30 Jan 2020

US life expectancy increases for the first time in 4 years

New data collected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that life expectancy in the United States increased in 2018.

30 Jan 2020

New clinical guidelines call for psychosocial support for complex ADHD in children, adolescents

New clinical guidelines call strongly for providing psychosocial supports for children and adolescents with complex attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Developed by the Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics (SDBP), the guideline provides a framework for diagnosing and treating complex ADHD in these age groups.

30 Jan 2020

Entrepreneurs are developing biodegradable, edible food packaging

These days, many people are concerned about plastic waste; however, the convenience, mechanical properties and cost of plastic food packaging are hard to beat.

30 Jan 2020

Even extinguished cigarettes release toxins, shows study

Cigarette butts pile up in parks, beaches, streets and bus stops, places where all types of littering are frowned upon.

30 Jan 2020

Traffic conditions decide the optimized stroke treatment

When someone has an acute stroke, early access to specialized care is crucial. Whenever possible, experts recommend people receive medical help at a hospital with advanced stroke capability like a comprehensive stroke center (CSC).

30 Jan 2020

Social media videos on plastic surgery are not a reliable source of information, shows study

In the era of 'Dr. Google,' social media is a tremendous influence on patients interested in cosmetic surgery, and with more than two billion users - representing almost one-third of the internet - YouTube has emerged as an essential platform for reaching people interested in plastic surgery.

30 Jan 2020

Discrimination may cause black and Hispanic patients to wait longer for primary care appointment

Discrimination may cause black and Hispanic patients to wait longer for a scheduled primary care appointment, according to a new Tulane University study published in JAMA Network Open.

30 Jan 2020

UMSOM experts call for influenza vaccinations to prevent outbreaks in U.S. border detention centers

Over the past year, at least seven children have died from diseases including influenza while being detained by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection agency. Infectious disease experts at the University of Maryland School of Medicine called for protections like influenza vaccinations to prevent serious outbreaks.

30 Jan 2020

New web resource proves to be feasible for use among suicidal adults

Access to firearms and other lethal methods of suicide during periods of risk can make it more likely that a suicide attempt will end in death.

29 Jan 2020

New review calls for recognition of 'take-home' exposures as a public health hazard

Workers in many industries inadvertently bring home toxic contaminants, endangering the health of their families. Those at greatest risk are the least likely to benefit from current regulations.

29 Jan 2020

Medicaid expansion could lessen the burden of colon cancers, save Black male lives

Expanding Medicaid in North Carolina could sharply lessen the burden of colon cancers in the state and save the lives of thousands of Black men as well as improving access to care for men of all races, researchers report in the 27 January issue of PLOS ONE.

29 Jan 2020

Study finds antibiotic-resistance in Tanzania as an environmental problem

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are prevalent in people, wildlife and the water in northeastern Tanzania, but it's not antibiotic use alone driving resistance. Instead, researchers at Washington State University found transmission of bacteria in the environment is the most important factor.

29 Jan 2020

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High-fiber diet can reverse adverse effects of environmental toxins on cardiovascular health

Ex-smokers’ lungs can almost “magically” replenish themselves

NHS breast cancer screening 2018-2019 shows 26.0% increase in ten years

Vegetable gardening: A holistic approach to promote healthy diet and physical activity

A high flavonol intake could lower the risk for Alzheimer’s dementia

A guide to following the health debate in the 2020 elections

Trump’s latest health care challenge: Gaining voters’ trust

Annual lung cancer screening with LDCT reduces lung cancer deaths

US life expectancy increases for the first time in 4 years

New clinical guidelines call for psychosocial support for complex ADHD in children, adolescents

Entrepreneurs are developing biodegradable, edible food packaging

Even extinguished cigarettes release toxins, shows study

Traffic conditions decide the optimized stroke treatment

Social media videos on plastic surgery are not a reliable source of information, shows study

Discrimination may cause black and Hispanic patients to wait longer for primary care appointment

UMSOM experts call for influenza vaccinations to prevent outbreaks in U.S. border detention centers

New web resource proves to be feasible for use among suicidal adults

New review calls for recognition of 'take-home' exposures as a public health hazard

Medicaid expansion could lessen the burden of colon cancers, save Black male lives

Study finds antibiotic-resistance in Tanzania as an environmental problem

A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

Obesity, GLP-1s, and metabolic care

Automation in cell-based workflows

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