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Gut bacteria that prevents mice from becoming obese may also control weight in people

Researchers at University of Utah Health have identified a specific class of bacteria from the gut that prevents mice from becoming obese, suggesting these same microbes may similarly control weight in people.

26 Jul 2019

Short height, low education are traits of diabetic Nigerian women showing signs of dementia

A joint survey by researchers from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and Benue State University finds that short height and low education levels are characteristic traits of Nigerian women with type 2 diabetes showing early symptoms of dementia.

26 Jul 2019

New Sanofi survey provides insight into the UK's self-care landscape

Results of a new Sanofi UK survey of 2,000 UK consumers born between 1981 and 1996 suggest millennials are confident self-carers from a healthy lifestyle perspective.

26 Jul 2019

Researchers develop new predictive risk model for hypoglycemia

A new study identifies the risk factors that could help healthcare providers recognize patients being treated for diabetes who are most likely to have low blood sugar.

26 Jul 2019

New position statement highlights the benefits of resistance training for older adults

For many older adults, resistance training may not be part of their daily routine, but a new position statement suggests it is vital to improving their health and longevity.

26 Jul 2019

Solid food feeding guides for infants may lead to overfeeding

Starting six-month-old infants on solid food in the amounts recommended by standard feeding guides may lead to overfeeding, according to a study by scientists at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

26 Jul 2019

Connecting patients with their community can help transform healthcare

Engaging a wider range of resources to connect patients with organizations within their community can help transform healthcare and improve overall well-being, according to new research published in the Journal of Business Research by faculty at Florida Atlantic University's College of Business.

26 Jul 2019

Bedfont wins first-ever Silver award for Technology and Innovation

Local medical device manufacturer, Bedfont Scientific Ltd., received its first-ever national business award for the Technology and Innovation category.

From Bedfont® Scientific Ltd 25 Jul 2019

New AI-based computerized solution improves clinical trial recruitment

Clinical trials are a critical tool for getting new treatments to people who need them, but research shows that difficulty finding the right volunteer subjects can undermine the effectiveness of these studies.

25 Jul 2019

Research highlights health, economic impact of salt reduction policy on U.S. food industry

New research, published in The Milbank Quarterly, highlights the potential health and economic impact of the United States Food and Drug Administration's proposed voluntary salt policy on workers in the US food industry.

25 Jul 2019

Study finds higher opioid prescribing rates in the U.S. compared to other countries

Physicians in the United States may prescribe opioids more frequently to patients during hospitalization and at discharge when compared to their physician peers in other countries, according to a recently published study led by researchers from the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

24 Jul 2019

Dental visits drop after adults turn 80, study finds

Visits to the dentist drop significantly after adults turn 80, finds a new study by researchers at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing and the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa.

24 Jul 2019

People experienced more cardiovascular events when unable to obtain their LDL-cholesterol drug

Individuals at high risk for cardiovascular events, including those with familial hypercholesterolemia or atherosclerotic heart disease experienced more heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular events when they were unable to obtain their prescribed LDL-cholesterol lowering medication.

24 Jul 2019

People with cancer have trouble accessing appropriate psychological support

People with cancer have trouble accessing appropriate psychological support, a new global report published today by the All.Can international cancer initiative reveals.

24 Jul 2019

All.Can report urges health officials, decision-makers to 'do the right thing by patients'

The international All.Can cancer initiative has today published a major report urging health officials, governments and decision-makers to 'do the right thing by patients' when developing cancer care plans and policies by taking patient insights into account in all aspects of treatment and care.

24 Jul 2019

Walking too slowly may foreshadow future mobility problems

Being able to walk outside for several blocks at a leisurely pace plays an important role in living a vibrant, healthy life. Walking short distances allows you to get the physical activity you need, live independently, go shopping, access health care, and engage in a social life.

24 Jul 2019

Women more likely to be under-treated for heart disease

The large-scale analysis carried out by La Trobe University researchers and published in Heart found that many Australians living with CHD are under-prescribed recommended medications, are not monitored for major risk factors and have treatments that do not achieve recommended goals.

23 Jul 2019

Survey: Patients want more guidance from physicians on self-care

Physicians and consumers agree that self-care is important to health and well-being, yet 75 percent of patients say they haven't discussed self-care with their physician within the last two years, according to a new survey released today, conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Samueli Integrative Health Programs.

23 Jul 2019

Patients have higher risk of heart problems when insurance companies reject their prescriptions

Patients appear to be at higher risk of heart problems or stroke when prescriptions for the newest cholesterol-lowering drugs are rejected by insurance companies or unfilled by patients, according to new research in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, an American Heart Association journal.

23 Jul 2019

Three primary care organizations win Ascensia’s Type 2 Diabetes Remission Accelerator competition

Three primary care organizations have today been announced as joint winners of a competition to enable healthcare professionals to offer free access to an award-winning behavior change platform, the Low Carb Program, for a select group of their patients living with Type 2 diabetes.

23 Jul 2019

Healthcare News and Research

Latest Healthcare News and Research

Gut bacteria that prevents mice from becoming obese may also control weight in people

Short height, low education are traits of diabetic Nigerian women showing signs of dementia

New Sanofi survey provides insight into the UK's self-care landscape

Researchers develop new predictive risk model for hypoglycemia

New position statement highlights the benefits of resistance training for older adults

Solid food feeding guides for infants may lead to overfeeding

Connecting patients with their community can help transform healthcare

Bedfont wins first-ever Silver award for Technology and Innovation

New AI-based computerized solution improves clinical trial recruitment

Research highlights health, economic impact of salt reduction policy on U.S. food industry

Study finds higher opioid prescribing rates in the U.S. compared to other countries

Dental visits drop after adults turn 80, study finds

People experienced more cardiovascular events when unable to obtain their LDL-cholesterol drug

People with cancer have trouble accessing appropriate psychological support

All.Can report urges health officials, decision-makers to 'do the right thing by patients'

Walking too slowly may foreshadow future mobility problems

Women more likely to be under-treated for heart disease

Survey: Patients want more guidance from physicians on self-care

Patients have higher risk of heart problems when insurance companies reject their prescriptions

Three primary care organizations win Ascensia’s Type 2 Diabetes Remission Accelerator competition

Event guide: 3rd Measuring Patient Engagement Summit eBook

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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