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Researchers study reason for burden of HLBS disorders in south rural communities

People born in rural communities in the South, especially in southern Appalachia and the Mississippi Delta, may live shorter and less healthy lives than their counterparts elsewhere in the country, in part due to a high burden of heart, lung, blood and sleep disorders.

23 May 2019

Study finds dog breeds and physical traits that pose highest risk of biting with severe injury

New research at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center identifies dog breeds and physical traits that pose the highest risk of biting with severe injury.

23 May 2019

Marijuana use episodes among couples increase likelihood of intimacy events

Marijuana use episodes among couples who frequently use the drug increase the likelihood of experiencing intimacy events, according to the results of a University at Buffalo-led study.

23 May 2019

Study reveals a better way to help increase support for vaccinations

The re-introduction of measles, mumps and other previously eradicated diseases to the United States is nothing short of a public health crisis. Since Jan. 1, a staggering 880 individual cases of measles have been confirmed in 24 states -- the greatest number of cases since 1994. Measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000.

23 May 2019

Scientists identify target to ‘tone down’ hyper-active immunity to influenza infection

For most people, the influenza A virus, commonly known as the flu, is cleared from the body by our own immune system.

23 May 2019

People with bipolar disorder more likely to later develop Parkinson's disease

People who have bipolar disorder may be more likely to later develop Parkinson's disease than people who do not have bipolar disorder, according at a study published in the May 22, 2019, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

23 May 2019

Researchers identify new anti-aging compounds among FDA-approved drugs

Researchers from Gero, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, and University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences collaborated to derive a transcriptomic signature of aging, which they confirmed using large transcriptomic databases.

23 May 2019

Black patients less likely to adopt active surveillance for low-risk prostate cancer than white men

At a time when a growing number of men with prostate cancer considered "low risk" are opting for active surveillance or watchful waiting rather than immediate treatment with surgery or radiation, a new study reveals that black men are less likely than white men to adopt an active surveillance strategy for their disease.

23 May 2019

Characterizing potential therapeutic target to increase heart function after heart attack

A University of Houston College of Pharmacy researcher is characterizing a potential therapeutic target to increase heart function following a heart attack, helping alleviate the symptoms of heart failure.

23 May 2019

People with stroke can take common medicines without raising risk of another stroke

People who suffer a stroke caused by bleeding in the brain - known as brain hemorrhage - can take common medicines without raising their risk of another stroke, a major clinical trial has found.

23 May 2019

Drinking diet beverages may increase risk of stroke and heart attack in women over 50

Earlier this year, the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association released the results of a study warning women over 50 about the stroke risks connected to drinking artificially sweetened drinks.

23 May 2019

House hagglers zero in on single-payer and it all comes down to two little words

A powerful congressional committee holds a hearing on single-payer health care.

23 May 2019

Environmental restoration can promote 'good' bacteria over 'bad'

A new study has shown that restoring environments to include a wider range of species can promote 'good' bacteria over 'bad' - with potential benefits for human health.

22 May 2019

New graphene-based adhesive biosensor inspired by octopus 'suckers'

Wearable electronics that adhere to skin are an emerging trend in health sensor technology for their ability to monitor a variety of human activities, from heart rate to step count. But finding the best way to stick a device to the body has been a challenge.

22 May 2019

Study explores how exposure to potential triggers can increase risk of type 1 diabetes

A new study has investigated how exposure to certain triggers can increase the risk of type 1 diabetes.

22 May 2019

Monkey-infecting virus shows promise as potential component of future HIV vaccine

A protein from Simian Immunodeficiency Virus, which can infect monkeys and apes, has shown promise as a potential component of a vaccine against Human Immunodeficiency Virus, in a new study from scientists at Scripps Research in La Jolla, California.

22 May 2019

Expanding scope of stimulants to better treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

A comprehensive new review of the expanding scope of stimulants available to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder serves as a valuable guide to clinicians as they choose from among the many new drug formulations and technologies available to treat this complex disorder.

22 May 2019

Study shows relationship between eating behaviors at work and overall diet, health

A new study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, published by Elsevier, demonstrated that employees at a large urban hospital who purchased the least healthy food in its cafeteria were more likely to have an unhealthy diet outside of work, be overweight and/or obese, and have risk factors for diabetes and cardiovascular disease, compared to employees who made healthier purchases.

22 May 2019

New blood-based biomarker can detect Alzheimer's in its earliest stages

Alzheimer's disease is the major cause of dementia and so far, no effective treatment can prevent, delay or stop its progression.

22 May 2019

Are surprises ahead for legislation to curb surprise medical bills?

Surprise medical bills — those unexpected and often pricey bills patients face when they get care from a doctor or hospital that isn't in their insurance network — are the health care problem du jour in Washington, with congressional lawmakers from both sides of the aisle and the White House calling for action.

22 May 2019

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Researchers study reason for burden of HLBS disorders in south rural communities

Study finds dog breeds and physical traits that pose highest risk of biting with severe injury

Marijuana use episodes among couples increase likelihood of intimacy events

Study reveals a better way to help increase support for vaccinations

Scientists identify target to ‘tone down’ hyper-active immunity to influenza infection

People with bipolar disorder more likely to later develop Parkinson's disease

Researchers identify new anti-aging compounds among FDA-approved drugs

Black patients less likely to adopt active surveillance for low-risk prostate cancer than white men

Characterizing potential therapeutic target to increase heart function after heart attack

People with stroke can take common medicines without raising risk of another stroke

Drinking diet beverages may increase risk of stroke and heart attack in women over 50

House hagglers zero in on single-payer and it all comes down to two little words

Environmental restoration can promote 'good' bacteria over 'bad'

New graphene-based adhesive biosensor inspired by octopus 'suckers'

Study explores how exposure to potential triggers can increase risk of type 1 diabetes

Monkey-infecting virus shows promise as potential component of future HIV vaccine

Expanding scope of stimulants to better treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Study shows relationship between eating behaviors at work and overall diet, health

New blood-based biomarker can detect Alzheimer's in its earliest stages

Are surprises ahead for legislation to curb surprise medical bills?

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