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Leg cramps could be a sign of peripheral artery disease

Peripheral artery disease develops silently, narrowing blood vessels for decades until the supply of nutrients and oxygen falls low enough to cause cramps and leg pain.

21 Nov 2019

In this Democratic debate, health care issues took a backseat

Marijuana decriminalization. Paid family leave. And, yes, "Medicare for All."

21 Nov 2019

Study finds decline in consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages by American children and teens

According to a new study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, published by Elsevier, the share of children and adolescents consuming sugar-sweetened beverages and the calories they consume from SSBs declined significantly between 2003 and 2014.

21 Nov 2019

Do 160 million Americans really like their health plans? Kind of

Articulating his proposal for health care reform, former Vice President Joe Biden emphasized the number of Americans who, he said, were more than perfectly satisfied with the coverage they have.

21 Nov 2019

UTA team aims to improve transportation for older adults in assisted-living communities

A multidisciplinary team of engineers and social workers from The University of Texas at Arlington is using a national grant to improve transportation for older adults living in assisted-living communities across the Dallas area.

20 Nov 2019

Consumption of beans and other legumes benefits cardiovascular health

Consuming beans, lentils, peas, and other legumes reduces the risk for cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease, and high blood pressure, according to a review published in Advances in Nutrition.

20 Nov 2019

New curated library unveiled to help address the opioid epidemic

A new curated library, activated today, provides a centralized toolkit for policymakers, patients and health care professionals working to address the nation's opioid epidemic.

20 Nov 2019

Traditional ways of learning anatomy remain superior than virtual and mixed reality models

A study from McMaster University has shown that traditional ways of learning anatomy remain superior to those that rely on digital media.

20 Nov 2019

New guidance can help avoid unacceptable risks to users of new products containing enzymes

Enzymes bring significant benefits to laundry and cleaning products, including improved cleaning efficiencies. An updated publication from the American Cleaning Institute provides a framework for consumer product manufacturers to develop appropriate risk management strategies to avoid unacceptable risks to the users of new products containing enzymes.

20 Nov 2019

Nurse home visiting programs provide long-term benefits for infants, first-time mothers

Home visits by nurses to check on infants and first-time mothers offer learning benefits for the children and savings in the cost of public welfare programs, according to new research published in December 2019 issue of the journal Pediatrics.

20 Nov 2019

Physician sideline coverage recommended for high school games and practices

The past 25 years have seen a significant increase in student participation in high school athletics. Studies have revealed that 2 million injuries, 500,000 doctor visits and 30,000 hospitalizations occur each year among high school athletes.

20 Nov 2019

Facebook live: Intimate lessons from the front lines of family caregiving

Family caregivers are the backbone of our nation's system of long-term care for older adults.

20 Nov 2019

New suicide prevention program reduces deaths by 17%

A new suicide prevention programme which includes swift access to specialist care and 12 months of telephone follow-ups has shown to reduce deaths by 17 per cent.

20 Nov 2019

Six ways physicians can help optimize reproductive health in women with epilepsy

Worldwide, more than 15 million women of childbearing age have epilepsy. Each year about 600,000 of them become pregnant.

20 Nov 2019

Study: Just one extra hour of sleep can provide health benefits for college students

College life can be rigorous and exhausting, but new research suggests that just one extra hour of sleep a night is not only possible, but can also have significant health benefits for college students.

20 Nov 2019

Carbon monoxide has a beneficial side at low concentrations

Most people think of carbon monoxide as harmful, and with good reason -- the colorless, odorless gas sends 50,000 people in the U.S. to hospitals each year when their furnaces malfunction or car engines run in poorly ventilated spaces. But at low concentrations, carbon monoxide has a beneficial side that scientists are trying to harness to treat diseases, according to an article in Chemical & Engineering News, the weekly newsmagazine of the American Chemical Society.

20 Nov 2019

Experts outline new framework to improve care for opioid use disorder

Every day, more than 100 Americans lose their lives to the opioid crisis, and researchers from across the nation are racing to find solutions.

20 Nov 2019

Tips to help smokers and vapers quit smoking

As the American Cancer Society prepares to help smokers kick the habit during tomorrow's Great American Smokeout, Cedars-Sinai is offering tips for quitting smoking, whether you are hooked on tobacco or vaping.

20 Nov 2019

Asian/Pacific Islanders living in ethnic enclaves less likely to have pregnancy or birth complications

Among Asian/Pacific Islander women living in the United States, those who reside in ethnic enclaves--areas with a high concentration of residents of a similar ancestry--are less likely to have pregnancy or birth complications than those living in other areas, suggests a study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health and other institutions.

20 Nov 2019

Study examines foods served within faith community settings related to child health

Childhood obesity affects about 13.7 million children and adolescents in the United States and has been increasing for more than four decades.

20 Nov 2019

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Leg cramps could be a sign of peripheral artery disease

In this Democratic debate, health care issues took a backseat

Study finds decline in consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages by American children and teens

Do 160 million Americans really like their health plans? Kind of

UTA team aims to improve transportation for older adults in assisted-living communities

Consumption of beans and other legumes benefits cardiovascular health

New curated library unveiled to help address the opioid epidemic

Traditional ways of learning anatomy remain superior than virtual and mixed reality models

New guidance can help avoid unacceptable risks to users of new products containing enzymes

Nurse home visiting programs provide long-term benefits for infants, first-time mothers

Physician sideline coverage recommended for high school games and practices

Facebook live: Intimate lessons from the front lines of family caregiving

New suicide prevention program reduces deaths by 17%

Six ways physicians can help optimize reproductive health in women with epilepsy

Study: Just one extra hour of sleep can provide health benefits for college students

Carbon monoxide has a beneficial side at low concentrations

Experts outline new framework to improve care for opioid use disorder

Tips to help smokers and vapers quit smoking

Asian/Pacific Islanders living in ethnic enclaves less likely to have pregnancy or birth complications

Study examines foods served within faith community settings related to child health

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