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Evening exercise does not negatively affect sleep, may also reduce hunger

Must cook dinner. Need to pick the kids up from school. Have to catch up on my favorite TV series. Live too far from the gym. Any of these sound familiar? With growing time demands, many middle-aged adults are finding time to engage in exercise increasingly difficult.

21 Feb 2019

Bedfont Scientific named Exporter of the Year at SEHTA Awards

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From Bedfont® Scientific Ltd 21 Feb 2019

The American Heart Association issues new reference toolkit for healthcare providers

With nearly half of American adults having elevated blood pressure, it’s important for everyone to understand that some common habits may affect blood pressure, making the condition more difficult to control.

21 Feb 2019

Ignaz Semmelweis' statue unveiled at MedUni Vienna

The 200th anniversary of Ignaz Semmelweis' birth was commemorated on 1 July 2018. On Wednesday evening, a statue of the doctor, kindly donated by Semmelweis University Budapest, was unveiled at MedUni Vienna, in memory of the "inventor" of hand hygiene.

21 Feb 2019

Quanterix to present at multiple upcoming healthcare conferences

Quanterix announced Kevin Hrusovsky, will be presenting and hosting one-on-one meetings with investors at multiple high-profile healthcare conferences.

From Quanterix 21 Feb 2019

Trump plan to beat HIV hits rough road in rural America

One of the goals President Donald Trump announced in his State of the Union address was to stop the spread of HIV in the U.S. within 10 years.

21 Feb 2019

More states say doctors must offer overdose reversal drug along with opioids

In a growing number of states, patients who get opioids for serious pain may leave their doctors' offices with a second prescription — for naloxone, a drug that can save their lives if they overdose on the powerful painkillers.

21 Feb 2019

Cervical cancer could be eradicated by 2100

Scaling up the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine could eradicate cervical cancer in high-income countries within 30 years, according to a new study.

21 Feb 2019

Thousands with chronic UTIs are not receiving the treatment they need

Many women may not be receiving the treatment they need because the gold-standard tests for UTIs fail to detect a significant proportion of bacteria.

21 Feb 2019

New sepsis test could save thousands of lives

Researchers have used a biosensor that can quickly identify biomarkers of sepsis and has the potential to save thousands of lives.

21 Feb 2019

UK Research and Innovation invests £200 million to create new generation of AI leaders

One thousand new research and business leaders will be created to ensure the UK leads the global revolution in Artificial Intelligence.

21 Feb 2019

Study: Number of calls to U.S. Poison Control regarding kratom exposure increased

In recent years, kratom has become popular as a treatment for chronic or acute pain as well as mood conditions such as depression and anxiety.

21 Feb 2019

Mayo clinic researchers discuss local case studies of leprosy

Leprosy has a history that has spanned centuries and societies across the globe. Yet, it continues to be a problem -- even in the modern era.

21 Feb 2019

The United States records highest drug overdose death rates

In the most comprehensive international comparison of its kind, a USC study found that the United States has the highest drug overdose death rates among a set of high-income countries.

21 Feb 2019

American Gastroenterological Association announces “AGA Future Leaders Program”

The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has announced the third class of its Future Leaders Program, which was created in 2015 to provide a pathway for leadership development within AGA for early career physicians and scientists who have the potential to make a significant impact on the specialty.

21 Feb 2019

Yale New Haven Children's Hospital becomes first in Connecticut to perform pediatric heart transplants

Yale New Haven Children's Hospital (YNHCH) today announced that it has become the first hospital in Connecticut and Rhode Island to receive certification from the United Network of Organ Sharing (UNOS) to perform pediatric heart transplants.

21 Feb 2019

AGA announces 10 early career physician-scientists for new FORWARD Program

The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) is pleased to announce the 10 early career physician-scientists selected as "Scholars" for the 2019-2020 AGA FORWARD Program.

20 Feb 2019

Over 1 in 3 adults miss the mark on protein, finds study

Walk into any grocery store and you'll find high-protein products dominating shelf space throughout the aisles. The benefits of protein are well established, and it's widely recognized as a key nutrient to a healthy, active lifestyle.

20 Feb 2019

Research finds steep rise in self-poisonings among young people

Self-harm from self-poisoning in children and adolescents is not only increasing but starting at a younger age, finds new research by University of Sydney and the NSW Poisons Information Centre.

20 Feb 2019

Penn study reveals increase in health-related internet searches before ER visits

Health-related internet searches doubled during the week before patients visited an emergency department, according to a new study from researchers at Penn Medicine who examined consenting patients' Google search histories in relation to their electronic health records.

20 Feb 2019