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Dancing has profound effect in reversing signs of aging in the brain

As we grow older we suffer a decline in mental and physical fitness, which can be made worse by conditions like Alzheimer's disease.

26 Aug 2017

Limbcare collaborates with Disabled Golf Association to launch inaugural Golf Day

National charity Limbcare, which supports amputees across the UK, has partnered with the Disabled Golf Association to launch their inaugural Golf Day, to raise funds for both worthwhile causes.

26 Aug 2017

North West London Pathology and Abbott sign $252 million managed equipment services contract

North West London Pathology, hosted by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, and Abbott announced today that they signed a $252 million managed equipment services contract for the supply of all analytical equipment and consumables, including Abbott's Alinity ci and Alinity h series diagnostics instruments as well as their professional services and informatics solutions known as AlinIQ.

26 Aug 2017

What happens if you’re forced to switch health plans when you’re sick?

Joanna Joshua, 39, panicked when she opened a letter from her family's insurer, Cigna, only to learn it was pulling out of California's individual market next year.

26 Aug 2017

Study reveals impact of flame retardants on reduced clinical pregnancy outcomes

A study conducted by a team of researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has found that for women with an increased concentration of a common type of flame retardant in their urine, there is a decreased possibility of clinical pregnancy as well as live birth when compared to those with a lower concentration.

25 Aug 2017

Study examines potential links between marijuana use and kidney function in young adults

There is little evidence to support the link between marijuana use and decreased kidney function in young adults, says a new study published in the CJASN..

24 Aug 2017

UA Valley Fever Center For Excellence awarded NIH grant to accelerate vaccine development

The Valley Fever Center for Excellence at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson has been awarded a four-year, $4.8 million grant for research to speed development of a vaccine to combat Valley fever, the sometimes deadly respiratory illness caused by Coccidioides spores found in soils of the U.S. Southwest.

24 Aug 2017

Manganese in underground drinking water can be harmful to human health

Underground drinking water sources in parts of the U.S. and three Asian countries may not be as safe as previously thought due to high levels of manganese, especially at shallow depths, according to a study led by a researcher at the University of California, Riverside.

24 Aug 2017

Studies aim to better understand potential health benefits of red raspberries

Initial findings from several studies - including both human subjects and animals - on the potential health benefits of red raspberries were presented earlier this year at the 2017 Experimental Biology conference in Chicago.

24 Aug 2017

Research: Avocado consumption may lead to improved cognitive function in healthy older adults

Consuming one fresh avocado per day may lead to improved cognitive function in healthy older adults due to increased lutein levels in the brain and eye, according to new research published in the journal Nutrients.

24 Aug 2017

Missed care due to low nurse staffing linked to higher risk of patient deaths

Failure to deliver complete nursing care explains why hospitals with lower registered nursing staff levels have a higher risk of patient death, a new University of Southampton study has shown.

24 Aug 2017

LGB older adults found to be in poorer health than heterosexuals

Lesbian and bisexual older women are more likely than heterosexual older women to suffer chronic health conditions, experience sleep problems and drink excessively, a new University of Washington study finds.

24 Aug 2017

Study finds no link between exercise in mid-life and cognitive fitness in later years

A study led by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health researchers that tracked activity levels of 646 adults over 30 years found that, contrary to previous research, exercise in mid-life was not linked to cognitive fitness in later years.

24 Aug 2017

Study: Tired family caregivers linked to greater ER visits, higher health care costs for disabled elders

Emergency room staff call it a "pop drop" - when a disabled older person comes in for medical attention, but it seems like the person who takes care of them at home is also seeking a break from the demands of caregiving.

24 Aug 2017

Study: Brain recovery time for athletes with concussion found to be longer than clinical recovery

University athletes with a recent concussion had changes in their brain structure and function even after they received medical clearance to return to play, a new study has found.

24 Aug 2017

Benefits of charcoal-based dentifrices for oral hygiene still unproven

The growing visibility of charcoal and charcoal-based dentifrices, including many that are offered for sale on the Internet, raises questions about the re-emerging practice of brushing teeth with products containing charcoal.

24 Aug 2017

People who Google “depression” are now asked whether they are depressed

People who look up depression using Google search on a mobile device will now be offered a questionnaire that will help them assess whether they are clinically depressed.

24 Aug 2017

Childhood torment, social isolation can turn minds toward hate

Cries of "Nazis, go home!" and "Shame! Shame!" filled the air as Angela King and Tony McAleer stood with other counterprotesters at the "free speech" rally in Boston last weekend.

24 Aug 2017

The Royal Society of Medicine to host 15th Medical Innovations Summit in London

The 15th Medical Innovations Summit will take place at the Royal Society of Medicine on Saturday 16 September.

24 Aug 2017

Reducing nicotine content in cigarettes may help decrease addiction, research suggests

The FDA is right - when it comes to disease culprits, cigarette smoking tops the list. While recognized as the number-one cause of preventable disease and death, it's an incredibly tough habit to break due to the addictiveness of nicotine.

23 Aug 2017

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Dancing has profound effect in reversing signs of aging in the brain

Limbcare collaborates with Disabled Golf Association to launch inaugural Golf Day

North West London Pathology and Abbott sign $252 million managed equipment services contract

What happens if you’re forced to switch health plans when you’re sick?

Study reveals impact of flame retardants on reduced clinical pregnancy outcomes

Study examines potential links between marijuana use and kidney function in young adults

UA Valley Fever Center For Excellence awarded NIH grant to accelerate vaccine development

Manganese in underground drinking water can be harmful to human health

Studies aim to better understand potential health benefits of red raspberries

Research: Avocado consumption may lead to improved cognitive function in healthy older adults

Missed care due to low nurse staffing linked to higher risk of patient deaths

LGB older adults found to be in poorer health than heterosexuals

Study finds no link between exercise in mid-life and cognitive fitness in later years

Study: Tired family caregivers linked to greater ER visits, higher health care costs for disabled elders

Study: Brain recovery time for athletes with concussion found to be longer than clinical recovery

Benefits of charcoal-based dentifrices for oral hygiene still unproven

People who Google “depression” are now asked whether they are depressed

Childhood torment, social isolation can turn minds toward hate

The Royal Society of Medicine to host 15th Medical Innovations Summit in London

Reducing nicotine content in cigarettes may help decrease addiction, research suggests

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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