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NIH awards research grants to develop learning health care system for early psychosis treatment

The National Institutes of Health awarded six research grants for studies to develop a learning health care system for the treatment of early psychosis.

20 Sep 2019

Smoking abstinence does not greatly affect motivation for food, research suggests

It's sometimes thought that smokers who can't light up are likely to reach for food in lieu of cigarettes. But new research from the University at Buffalo suggests that smoking abstinence doesn't greatly affect the motivation for food.

20 Sep 2019

'Edutainment' can lead to positive health-related changes among multicultural millennials

Storytelling that educates and entertains - aka "edutainment" - is a powerful communications tool that can lead to positive health-related changes among multicultural millennials, according to a new marketing study from Baylor University.

20 Sep 2019

Hill hodgepodge: Pelosi draws from Democrats, GOP and Trump for drug plan

House Democratic leaders on Thursday unveiled an aggressive plan to lower drug prices through negotiations between federal health officials and the makers of some of the most expensive drugs.

20 Sep 2019

Researchers discover potential approach to treating diabetic retinopathy

Boston University researchers have identified an enzymatic precursor that is toxic to retinal cells and could be used in new treatments for diabetic retinopathy.

20 Sep 2019

Alzheimer’s drug an interesting candidate for the treatment of parasitic Chagas disease

Researchers have discovered that an Alzheimer's drug could serve as a starting point in treating Chagas disease.

20 Sep 2019

Most LGBTQI+ Latinx people do not receive tailored cancer information, survey finds

Most Latinx people who are LGBTQI+ reported being reluctant to share their gender identity and/or sexual orientation with a health care provider, and a majority have never received cancer information tailored for their community, according to City of Hope-led survey results that will be presented at an American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) meeting held from Sept. 20-23.

20 Sep 2019

Personality feature can predict individuals’ exercise plans

Individuals who make concrete plans to meet their goals may engage in more physical activity, including visits to the gym, compared to those who don't plan quite so far ahead, research shows.

20 Sep 2019

Researchers establish link between higher providers' industry payments and increased healthcare costs

A multi-disciplinary research team at Indiana Univerity has established an association between higher industry payments to health care providers and higher medical and drug costs for patients.

20 Sep 2019

Invasive mosquitoes plunge deeper into California

Two invasive species of mosquitoes that can carry Zika, dengue, yellow fever and other dangerous viruses are spreading in California — and have been found as far north as Sacramento and Placer counties.

20 Sep 2019

Study finds increase in health gap between First Nation people and other Manitobans

The health gap between First Nation people and all other Manitobans is growing.

20 Sep 2019

Knowing when and how to taper off opioid dosage crucial to safe pain management

Many healthcare providers today try to avoid administering or prescribing opioid pain medications when possible because of the narcotics' addictive properties. But for some patients, opioid medications remain the most effective, most appropriate treatment for their subjective pain complaints.

20 Sep 2019

How cruise ship passengers should prepare for sickness or injury at sea

Royal Caribbean's gargantuan Oasis of the Seas boasts four outdoor pools and an 82-foot zip line and made quite a splash shortly after its 2014 refurbishment when it added the first Tiffany & Co boutique at sea.

20 Sep 2019

Religious hospitals fail to comply with abortion and family planning training

Nearly half of all Catholic and other religious hospitals fail to comply with required abortion and family planning training for obstetrics and gynecology residents, putting women at potential risk, according to a new study from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

20 Sep 2019

Types of food to avoid during flu symptoms

When you have the flu, it may seem like nothing can make you feel better (or worse). However, relief may come from an unexpected place. Oddly enough, some foods may make your flu symptoms worse – or better – without you ever realizing it.

20 Sep 2019

New therapeutic approach for children to handle the challenges of health care, hospitalization

This week, staff at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital welcomed their two newest colleagues, who walked through the doors on four furry legs.

20 Sep 2019

Prescription for healthy food could be the answer to food insecurity

The answer to food insecurity could be as simple as a prescription for healthy food from your health care provider and the means to obtain it, particularly in food deserts, said researchers led by The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Public Health.

20 Sep 2019

Top quality expected in a long-term partner is kindness, says research

One of the top qualities that we look for in a long-term partner is kindness, according to new research by Swansea University.

19 Sep 2019

Chicago adults identify top 10 health problems for children and adolescents in the city

Chicago adults identified stress, drug abuse, and depression as the top three big health problems for children and adolescents in the city, according to results from a new survey developed by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and the Chicago Department of Public Health.

19 Sep 2019

Wayne State takes initiative to reduce fatbergs

Worldwide, the occurrence of large-scale sewer blockages caused by the massive buildup of discarded fats, oils and greases (FOGs) is on the rise.

19 Sep 2019

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NIH awards research grants to develop learning health care system for early psychosis treatment

Smoking abstinence does not greatly affect motivation for food, research suggests

'Edutainment' can lead to positive health-related changes among multicultural millennials

Hill hodgepodge: Pelosi draws from Democrats, GOP and Trump for drug plan

Researchers discover potential approach to treating diabetic retinopathy

Alzheimer’s drug an interesting candidate for the treatment of parasitic Chagas disease

Most LGBTQI+ Latinx people do not receive tailored cancer information, survey finds

Personality feature can predict individuals’ exercise plans

Researchers establish link between higher providers' industry payments and increased healthcare costs

Invasive mosquitoes plunge deeper into California

Study finds increase in health gap between First Nation people and other Manitobans

Knowing when and how to taper off opioid dosage crucial to safe pain management

How cruise ship passengers should prepare for sickness or injury at sea

Religious hospitals fail to comply with abortion and family planning training

Types of food to avoid during flu symptoms

New therapeutic approach for children to handle the challenges of health care, hospitalization

Prescription for healthy food could be the answer to food insecurity

Top quality expected in a long-term partner is kindness, says research

Chicago adults identify top 10 health problems for children and adolescents in the city

Wayne State takes initiative to reduce fatbergs

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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