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Surprise settlement in Sutter Health antitrust case

Sutter Health has reached a preliminary settlement agreement in a closely watched antitrust case brought by self-funded employers, and later joined by the California Attorney General's Office.

16 Oct 2019

UIC receives research funding to study lead and other household health hazards

The University of Illinois at Chicago received $1.7 million in research funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to study lead and other household health hazards. The funds will support two different projects in Illinois communities.

16 Oct 2019

Genetically modified cotton could help fight against malnutrition

Cotton could be an unlikely ally in the fight against malnutrition, says GlobalData.

16 Oct 2019

Type of activity may have effect on brain's response to aging

Running and lifting weights might be a crucial step in helping your body delay the effects of aging, but those exercises may be only part of the story.

16 Oct 2019

Bolivian forager-farmers known for healthy cardiovascular systems are split over what makes a good life

A small Bolivian society of indigenous forager-farmers, known for astonishingly healthy cardiovascular systems, is seeing a split in beliefs about what makes a good life.

16 Oct 2019

Competitive people more likely to give in to drug consumption

Hostile and competitive people are more likely to give in to drug consumption, according to a study published by a research group at the University of Cordoba.

16 Oct 2019

New recommendations outline specific 'exercise prescriptions' for cancer survivors

A recent review of research, conducted by an international group of experts led by the University of British Columbia, has resulted in the development of new exercise guidelines for cancer survivors.

16 Oct 2019

Increase in levels of methylmercury due to climate change could have a cascade of effects

As global temperatures continue to rise, the thawing of permafrost in Arctic areas is being accelerated and mercury that has been trapped in the frozen ground is now being released in various forms into surrounding waterways, soil and air.

16 Oct 2019

AACN grants support nurse-driven research designed to improve critical care nursing practice

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses announces the recipients of its annual research grants. Clinicians and researchers are invited to submit projects by Nov. 1, 2019, for the next application cycle, with total available funding of $160,000.

16 Oct 2019

Study reports first evidence of biological changes related to e-cig use in never-smokers

E-cigarette (e-cig) use is rising at concerning levels among both smokers and non-smokers, and new research data suggests that even short-term e-cig use can cause cellular inflammation in never-smoker adults.

16 Oct 2019

UTEP awarded $19.2 million NIH grant to study cancer affecting Mexican-American population

The University of Texas at El Paso's Border Biomedical Research Center will accelerate its quest to understand and identify the reasons for Hispanic cancer health disparities and its ultimate impact on the people of the Paso del Norte region thanks to a five-year, $19.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health.

16 Oct 2019

Researchers outline new exercise recommendations for people living with and beyond cancer

It's well known that exercise is good for preventing and treating many forms of heart disease, but less commonly known are the benefits of physical activity for people living with and beyond cancer.

16 Oct 2019

DePaul University receives $6.6 million grant to reduce African American youth violence

Psychology researchers at DePaul University have received a $6.6 million grant from the National Institute of Mental Health to reduce African American youth violence.

16 Oct 2019

No more tater tots? California schools put healthier lunches to the test

When Miguel Villarreal addresses a crowded education conference, a group of school district administrators or a room full of curious parents, he often holds aloft a foil-wrapped package of Pop-Tarts — the heavily processed, high-sugar snack routinely sold on school campuses.

16 Oct 2019

Health care stayed front and center at Democratic debate

This time, it wasn't just about "Medicare for All."

16 Oct 2019

Researcher explores biological processes that cause fertility problems in humans

With significant funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a researcher at The University of Texas at Arlington is investigating fundamental biological processes that lead to fertility problems in humans.

16 Oct 2019

CDISC and C-Path develop new standard to streamline data for animal rule studies

The Critical Path Institute (C-Path) and CDISC are pleased to announce the release of a global Foundational Standard that describes how to represent data for the natural history and efficacy studies conducted in animals submitted to applications under the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations commonly known as the Animal Rule.

16 Oct 2019

AADE's new guidance and resources detail the role of diabetes care

The American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) today released new guidance and supporting resources to help healthcare professionals engage in care that is tailored to an individual's needs.

16 Oct 2019

Researchers create interactive map of preterm births and potential causes in Central California

A research team led by UC San Diego has created an interactive map of preterm births - births before 37 weeks of gestation - and potential environmental and social drivers across Fresno County in Central California. Fresno has one of the highest rates of preterm birth in the state.

15 Oct 2019

Developing new mobile app to target victims of rural child sex trafficking

A West Virginia University School of Medicine researcher is developing an app to train key personnel in rural areas how to identify and report one of the lesser known elements of the opioid epidemic-- child sex trafficking.

15 Oct 2019

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Surprise settlement in Sutter Health antitrust case

UIC receives research funding to study lead and other household health hazards

Genetically modified cotton could help fight against malnutrition

Type of activity may have effect on brain's response to aging

Bolivian forager-farmers known for healthy cardiovascular systems are split over what makes a good life

Competitive people more likely to give in to drug consumption

New recommendations outline specific 'exercise prescriptions' for cancer survivors

Increase in levels of methylmercury due to climate change could have a cascade of effects

AACN grants support nurse-driven research designed to improve critical care nursing practice

Study reports first evidence of biological changes related to e-cig use in never-smokers

UTEP awarded $19.2 million NIH grant to study cancer affecting Mexican-American population

Researchers outline new exercise recommendations for people living with and beyond cancer

DePaul University receives $6.6 million grant to reduce African American youth violence

No more tater tots? California schools put healthier lunches to the test

Health care stayed front and center at Democratic debate

Researcher explores biological processes that cause fertility problems in humans

CDISC and C-Path develop new standard to streamline data for animal rule studies

AADE's new guidance and resources detail the role of diabetes care

Researchers create interactive map of preterm births and potential causes in Central California

Developing new mobile app to target victims of rural child sex trafficking

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Making Sample Management in a Laboratory Digital

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