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Older people with back pain have 13% increased risk of dying from any cause, study finds

The 600,000 older Australians who suffer from back pain have a 13 per cent increased risk of dying from any cause, University of Sydney research has found.

24 Feb 2017

Researchers develop free mobile app to help dementia patients and their families

Want to learn everything there is to know about dementia? There's an app for that. Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Nursing have developed a free mobile app for individuals suffering from dementia, their families and caregivers, as a way to improve the quality-of-life, well-being and knowledge of the disease that affects nearly 48 million people worldwide.

24 Feb 2017

Five simple tips to make life more pleasant during spring allergy season

Nobody said spring allergies would be fun, but you never thought it would be this bad. What if you had some simple ways to avoid the sneezing, wheezing, itchy eyes and runny nose that come in the spring?

24 Feb 2017

Cutting-edge research into dolphin’s genome could provide solutions to human problems

In movies and TV shows, dolphins are often portrayed as heroes who save humans through remarkable feats of strength and tenacity. Now dolphins could save the day for humans in real life, too - with the help of emerging technology that can measure thousands of proteins and an improved database full of genetic data.

24 Feb 2017

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Older people with back pain have 13% increased risk of dying from any cause, study finds

Researchers develop free mobile app to help dementia patients and their families

Five simple tips to make life more pleasant during spring allergy season

Cutting-edge research into dolphin’s genome could provide solutions to human problems

New easy-to-use online toolkit identifies patients at risk of falls

Foot pain more likely to occur in clusters, study shows

Research reveals proven practices to improve communication between doctors and patients

Early birds choose to eat healthier foods earlier in the day than night owls, say researchers

Study: Life expectancy projected to surpass 90 years in coming decades

BreezoMeter introduces interactive map to provide real-time air pollution data

Intensive treatment to lower systolic blood pressure could lead to major reduction in mortality

ED patients with ultrasounds interpreted by nonradiologists underwent follow-up imaging, research finds

Wastewater releases from oil and gas operations at West Virginia alter microbes, study finds

New clinical practice guideline addresses testing of molecular biomarkers in colorectal cancer patients

Study highlights need to change edible marijuana product labels to ensure safety

Eating up to ten portions of fruit and vegetables a day may reduce disease, early death risk

Researchers quantify consequences of Ebola outbreak on maternal and child health services

Researchers find link between person's attitude on social media and dieting success

New study to learn about risk factors for Alzheimer's disease in older Latino adults

Parental Box aims to save families with children from exhaustion

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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