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Study finds link between sleep duration and obesity among African Americans

Research in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association found an association between sleep duration and obesity among African Americans.

30 Sep 2019

Kingston University’s award-winning rehabilitation program receives national recognition

An award-winning programme created by a Kingston University, London and St George's, University of London professor to help people with chronic hip and knee pain has received national recognition - after cutting hospital and GP waiting times and saving the British National Health Service millions of pounds.

30 Sep 2019

Weight loss is the key in battling type 2 diabetes, study reveals

Type 2 diabetes and obesity have been linked to each other. People who are overweight or obese are at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, which is a chronic disease characterized by increased blood sugar levels.

30 Sep 2019

Smart shirt technology is a promising tool for monitoring lung disease

A smart shirt that measures lung function by sensing movements in the chest and abdomen has proved to be accurate when compared to traditional testing equipment, according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress.

30 Sep 2019

Wrist-worn step trackers can be used to determine health status of patients

Determining how far patients with pulmonary disease can walk in six minutes has long been an effective clinical tool to help physicians determine their exercise capacity, as well as to aid in predicting health outcomes and mortality.

29 Sep 2019

Biological clock responds positively to stress

In a recent study, researchers found that the integrated stress response (ISR) is essential to stimulate the circadian clock.

27 Sep 2019

Bayshore Medical Center names new building as Dr. Robert H. Harris Emergency Care Center

Hackensack Meridian Health Bayshore Medical Center Foundation is pleased to reveal that the new Emergency Care Center at Bayshore Medical Center in Holmdel, NJ, will be called the Dr. Robert H. Harris Emergency Care Center.

27 Sep 2019

Study evaluates differences in protein intake and health indicators among racial/ethnic older adults

As the population of older adults in the United States continues to grow and becomes more diverse, health concerns increase in parallel.

26 Sep 2019

Walking speed may predict stroke survivor’s likelihood of returning to work

A simple walking speed test may help predict whether young adult stroke survivors are ready to return to work, according to new research published in Stroke, a journal of the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association.

26 Sep 2019

Pesticide exposure on the job related to more strokes, heart attacks

A new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, September 25, 2019, reports that the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is increased by 42% in Japanese-American men exposed to high levels of pesticide. This is the first time this outcome has been explored in this group, and indicates that the role played by occupational pesticide exposure in the pathogenesis of CVD needs to be examined.

25 Sep 2019

Interactive VR during high-intensity cycling reduces muscle pain

High-intensity cycling is less painful when combined with virtual reality, according to a new study by University of Georgia researchers.

25 Sep 2019

New book from Mayo Clinic Press helps fibromyalgia patients find solutions to better health

Fibromyalgia, a disorder that causes pain, fatigue, chronic headaches and a host of other symptoms, is often misunderstood by patients, families and health care providers. A new book from Mayo Clinic Press aims to change that.

25 Sep 2019

Targeting cancer patients' mindsets could improve their health and well-being

A diagnosis of cancer can cause significant emotional burden for patients and their families. The turmoil may persist throughout treatment and even years into survivorship.

25 Sep 2019

Eating more nuts lowers risk of weight gain and obesity

Eating nuts has been tied to better weight management, particularly slowing down weight gain, according to a new study by researchers from the United States. The team of researchers want to determine the connection between changes in total consumption of nuts and long-term weight change

25 Sep 2019

New tool for healthcare providers to combat obesity in primary care settings

Healthcare practitioners and researchers have a new tool to combat obesity in primary care settings, according to a study published in Obesity, the flagship journal of The Obesity Society.

24 Sep 2019

Survey: Elderly people with diabetes may favor more aggressive blood sugar control

Survey results of a national sample of elderly people with type 2 diabetes suggest that many long-time patients downplay medical and social factors that underpin professional recommendations for fewer medications and less aggressive treatment of high blood sugar.

24 Sep 2019

Falls Prevention Awareness Day focuses on risk of osteoporosis

With more than a quarter of seniors in the U.S. falling each year, many risk breaking a brittle bone, according to the National Council on Aging, which today is marking Falls Prevention Awareness Day. And often, seniors don't realize why they are at risk.

24 Sep 2019

Most breast cancer cases could be prevented by simple lifestyle modifications

Expert reports estimate that one in three breast cancer cases could be prevented by lifestyle modifications. Those modifications include such basics as weight management, physical activity, nutrition, and alcohol consumption, among others.

24 Sep 2019

Gum disease associated with greater risk of high blood pressure

People with gum disease (periodontitis) have a greater likelihood of high blood pressure (hypertension), according to a study published today in Cardiovascular Research, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology.

24 Sep 2019

Catch them young: school program to reduce cardiovascular disease

Children rarely get heart attacks – but the way their habits develop can play a crucial role in reducing their future chances of having heart disease. A new study presented at the Brazilian Congress of Cardiology (SBC 2019) on September 21, 2019, shows that school projects encouraging a better diet and more activity can reduce such deaths.

23 Sep 2019