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New study finds smoking cessation at any age reduces risk of death

Tobacco use continues to be a major cause of cancer and premature death. Most studies of cigarette smoking and mortality have focused on middle-aged populations, with fewer studies examining the impact of tobacco cessation on disease and mortality risk among the elderly.

30 Nov 2016

Prevention program removes effects of poverty on brain development of children

A University of Georgia research team has shown for the first time that participation in a prevention program known as the Strong African American Families Program, which enhances supportive parenting and strengthens family relationships, removes the effects of poverty on brain development.

29 Nov 2016

Hunter-gatherers in East Africa live active lifestyle that helps lower risk for heart disease

In a remote area of north-central Tanzania, men leave their huts on foot, armed with bows and poison-tipped arrows, to hunt for their next meal.

29 Nov 2016

Cancer patients follow peer stories on online forums to gain comfort, study shows

When faced with potentially life-threatening diseases such as cancer, people often seek information about the disease and support from peers.

29 Nov 2016

New research shows chitosan bioplastics may help seal tissue tears or other injuries

Chitosan, a biomaterial derived from the chitin shells of crustaceans and insects, has already been developed by scientists at Harvard's Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering into an environmentally-friendly and fully biodegradable substitute for plastic.

29 Nov 2016

Study finds many claims of benefit for fertility treatments lack supporting evidence

Many claims made by UK fertility clinics about the benefits of treatments beyond standard IVF procedures are not backed up by evidence, finds a study published in the online journal BMJ Open.

29 Nov 2016

Drexel researchers one step closer to offering new treatment for chronic wounds

Drexel University researchers are one step closer to offering a new treatment for the millions of patients who suffer from slow-healing, chronic wounds.

29 Nov 2016

Majority of U.S. radiologists receive favorable satisfaction scores from patients, study shows

According to a new research study, most U.S. radiologists receive favorable satisfaction scores from their patients.

29 Nov 2016

Researcher finds link between social disadvantage and mental illness among people in northern India

A survey of nearly 1000 households in the north Indian state of Uttarakhand showed that six percent of adults were identified as depressed.

29 Nov 2016

Study finds majority of primary care physicians do not fully disclose harmful medical errors

While most primary care physicians would provide some information about a medical error, only a minority would fully disclose important information about potentially harmful medical errors to patients, a new survey shows.

29 Nov 2016

Tiny, glowing crystals could be powerful new tool to detect and clean contaminated water sources

Tiny, glowing crystals designed to detect and capture heavy-metal toxins such as lead and mercury could prove to be a powerful new tool in locating and cleaning up contaminated water sources.

29 Nov 2016

Study highlights need to increase handwashing compliance among child care workers

Child care personnel properly clean their hands less than a quarter of the times they are supposed to, according to a study published in the December issue of the American Journal of Infection Control, the official journal of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology.

29 Nov 2016

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New study finds smoking cessation at any age reduces risk of death

Prevention program removes effects of poverty on brain development of children

Hunter-gatherers in East Africa live active lifestyle that helps lower risk for heart disease

Cancer patients follow peer stories on online forums to gain comfort, study shows

New research shows chitosan bioplastics may help seal tissue tears or other injuries

Study finds many claims of benefit for fertility treatments lack supporting evidence

Drexel researchers one step closer to offering new treatment for chronic wounds

Majority of U.S. radiologists receive favorable satisfaction scores from patients, study shows

Researcher finds link between social disadvantage and mental illness among people in northern India

Study finds majority of primary care physicians do not fully disclose harmful medical errors

Tiny, glowing crystals could be powerful new tool to detect and clean contaminated water sources

Study highlights need to increase handwashing compliance among child care workers

Specific milk protein may help strengthen the body's disease-fighting power, research reveals

WSU researchers develop novel technology to treat chronic wound infections

Women and men absorb visual information in different ways, say QMUL psychologists

Study shows cost-effective email messages can help improve calcium intake in Canadians

ECDC: 1 in 7 HIV-infected people in the EU/EEA unaware of disease status

Philips launches new suite of operational improvement software solution for radiologists at RSNA 2016

New appointment to accelerate discovery of patient-centred medicines

Philips unveils series of intelligent, comprehensive connected radiology solutions at RSNA 2016

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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