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Study explores how patients want to discuss symptoms with doctors

Sleep, pain, anxiety, depression, and low energy/fatigue (known collectively as SPADE for short) symptoms are extremely common, but often unrecognized and undertreated by primary care physicians.

11 Dec 2018

New publications generate controversy over the value of reducing salt consumption in populations

The journal Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Disease (NMCD), has published an important and authoritative statement of the ESAN (European Salt Action Network).

11 Dec 2018

High levels of nitrate detected on Puerto Rico’s watershed after major hurricanes

Researchers at the University of New Hampshire have found unprecedentedly high levels of nitrate, an essential plant nutrient, in streams and watersheds of Puerto Rico for a year after two consecutive major hurricanes in 2017.

11 Dec 2018

Optum, UnitedHealthcare take action to help people affected by North Carolina winter storms

UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group, are taking action to help people affected by the recent winter storms in North Carolina.

11 Dec 2018

Dermatology providers show interest in recommending cannabinoids to patients

The cannabis plant and its derivatives have been used in medicinal treatments for millennia. With the recent legalization of medical marijuana in 33 states across the country, as well as Washington, D.C., several specialties are weighing the possibilities of integrating cannabinoids into patient therapies, including dermatology.

11 Dec 2018

Researchers compare health outcomes for VA and non-VA hospitals

The Veterans Health Administration is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,243 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,062 outpatient sites.

10 Dec 2018

Four dried fruits have lower glycemic index than starchy foods, study finds

People with diabetes and followers of diets based on the glycemic index can enjoy dried fruits knowing they do not cause a blood sugar spike compared to starchy foods such as white bread, suggests a study published in the journal Nutrition and Diabetes.

10 Dec 2018

Study finds upward link between alcohol consumption and physical activity in college students

Upending conventional wisdom that physical activity can be a healthy deterrent to alcohol consumption, University of Houston Moores professor of psychology Clayton Neighbors is examining the relationship between the two in college students. In prior work, Neighbors concluded that as activity goes up, so does drinking.

10 Dec 2018

Visual inspection alone is insufficient to diagnose skin cancer

A Cochrane review of the accuracy of skin cancer diagnostics has found that visual inspection of suspicious lesions is insufficient to ensure an accurate diagnosis.

10 Dec 2018

DDT in Alaskan fish shown to increase risk of cancer

A new study has found that children in Alaska who consume a lot of fish from rivers fed by the Eastern Alaska Mountain Range may be at an increased risk of cancer.

10 Dec 2018

Annual flu shot can save lives of heart failure patients

Getting an annual flu shot can save heart failure patients' lives, according to new research in the American Heart Association's journal Circulation.

10 Dec 2018

Need health insurance? The deadline is Dec. 15

The woman arrived at the University of South Florida's navigator office in Tampa a few weeks ago with a 40-page document describing a short-term health insurance plan she was considering.

10 Dec 2018

Tenacity and flexibility help maintain psychological well-being, mobility in older people

Tenacious goal pursuit and flexible goal adjustment have been shown to help maintain psychological well-being despite age-related challenges and losses. A recent study demonstrates that tenacity and flexibility are beneficial for out-of-home mobility as well.

10 Dec 2018

Updated breast cancer screening guideline highlights importance of shared decision-making

An updated guideline on screening for breast cancer emphasizes shared decision-making between women and their doctors, supporting women to make an informed decision based on personal preferences when the balance between benefits and harms is uncertain.

10 Dec 2018

Graphic warning labels cancel out cigarettes' appeal to young people

New research from Cornell University suggests graphic warning labels on cigarette ads have the same anti-smoking effect as similar warning labels on cigarette packs.

10 Dec 2018

Study reveals increasing prevalence of weekend cycling among affluent 'Mamils'

University of Sydney authors who led the research said the Mamil study was prompted by media attention given to depicting and satirizing this group and the importance of physical activity for preventing lifestyle diseases like cardiovascular disease.

10 Dec 2018

Ultrarestrictive opioid prescribing strategy linked with reduction in number of pills dispensed

An ultrarestrictive opioid prescribing strategy was associated with a reduction in the number of pills dispensed in a study of patients having surgery for gynecologic cancer, without changes in postoperative pain scores, complications or increases in prescription refill requests.

9 Dec 2018

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Study explores how patients want to discuss symptoms with doctors

New publications generate controversy over the value of reducing salt consumption in populations

High levels of nitrate detected on Puerto Rico’s watershed after major hurricanes

Optum, UnitedHealthcare take action to help people affected by North Carolina winter storms

Dermatology providers show interest in recommending cannabinoids to patients

Researchers compare health outcomes for VA and non-VA hospitals

Four dried fruits have lower glycemic index than starchy foods, study finds

Study finds upward link between alcohol consumption and physical activity in college students

Visual inspection alone is insufficient to diagnose skin cancer

DDT in Alaskan fish shown to increase risk of cancer

Annual flu shot can save lives of heart failure patients

Need health insurance? The deadline is Dec. 15

Tenacity and flexibility help maintain psychological well-being, mobility in older people

Updated breast cancer screening guideline highlights importance of shared decision-making

Graphic warning labels cancel out cigarettes' appeal to young people

Study reveals increasing prevalence of weekend cycling among affluent 'Mamils'

Ultrarestrictive opioid prescribing strategy linked with reduction in number of pills dispensed

Asbestos found in most NHS hospitals finds BBC inquiry

Study quantifies links between alcohol, drug use and violent deaths

Researchers explore why and how Mediterranean diet may mitigate cardiovascular risk

How Pulp Fixin Is Turning Paper into High-Performance Sustainable Labware

A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

Obesity, GLP-1s, and metabolic care

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