People with diabetes who switched to a plant-based diet tended to see a significant improvement in their emotional well-being, according to the combined findings from 11 prior studies.
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Wednesday, 31 October 2018
Studies Warn Against Minimally Invasive Surgery for Cervical Cancer
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Could the Appendix Play Key Role in Parkinson's?
Removing the appendix may reduce the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, new research suggests.
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Which Weight-Loss Surgery Is Best?
Deciding to have weight-loss surgery? New research that compares three types -- gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and adjustable gastric banding, also known as lap band, may help.
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Once Paralyzed, Three Men Take Steps Again With Spinal Implant
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Shingles Vaccine Shortage Has Seniors Scrambling
For months, demand for Shingrix, the shingles vaccine approved by the FDA in October 2017, has outpaced supply, frustrating patients and providers alike.
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In Diabetes, Going Vegan May Boost Mood, Too
People with diabetes who switched to a plant-based diet tended to see a significant improvement in their emotional well-being, according to the combined findings from 11 prior studies.
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In Congo’s Ebola Outbreak, Experimental Treatments Are Proving Effective
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Study: Pedestrian Kids' Deaths Rise on Halloween
On Halloween, there is a 43 percent increased risk of a pedestrian death -- about four extra children are killed trick-or-treating, researchers have found.
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The Real Reasons Parents Refuse HPV Vaccination
Parents who choose not to vaccinate their children against HPV do so most often because of safety concerns, rather than that the vaccination will lead to greater sexual activity, a new study has found.
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In Teens, Halting Pot Use Clears Thinking Issues
Teens and young adults who stopped using pot for a month showed improvement in their ability to learn evidence that marijuana is not likely to be linked to permanent damage to the brain or to thinking, researchers say.
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Tuesday, 30 October 2018
'Ecstasy' Study Results Promising for PTSD
MDMA is the active ingredient in what’s commonly known as “ecstasy” or “Molly.” It was invented in 1912 as a way to boost pharmaceutical production, but starting in the 1970s, psychiatrists found it enhanced communication with patients.
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Phelps Champions the Fight Against Depression
Swimmer Michael Phelps, who earned more gold medals than any other Olympian, has also know the depths of depression and anxiety. His mission today is to help people realize they’re not alone in their own mental health struggles.
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Gun Violence Sends 8,300 US Kids to ER Each Year
More than 8,300 children and teenagers come to the emergency department each year to be treated for a gunshot wound, at a cost of roughly $270 million a year in hospital bills, researchers report.
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Texas Lesbian Couple First to Both Carry Same Baby
Instead of placing the sperm and eggs into incubators, they are put into a device called an INVOcell that's placed in the body for five days where the eggs are fertilized and early embryo development begins.
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Infection Team Investigates NJ Rehab Facility
Adenovirus typically causes cold-like symptoms, but can be fatal in weakened patients. The children at Wanaque have developmental disorders or immune deficiencies.
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FDA May Require Products to List Sesame Allergen
Research suggests that more than 300,000 Americans have sesame allergy, according to Lisa Gable, CEO of the nonprofit group Food Allergy Research and Education.
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The Real Reasons Parents Refuse HPV Vaccination
Parents who choose not to vaccinate their children against HPV do so most often because of safety concerns, rather than that the vaccination will lead to greater sexual activity, a new study has found.
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FDA Bans Lead Acetate from Consumer Hair Dyes
Most manufacturers had long ago moved to other additives for hair coloring, but a few continued to use lead. Manufacturers have 1 year from the effective date of the final rule to remove lead acetate from their products.
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'Ecstacy' Study Results Promising for PTSD
MDMA is the active ingredient in what’s commonly known as “ecstasy” or “Molly.” It was invented in 1912 as a way to boost pharmaceutical production, but starting in the 1970s, psychiatrists found it enhanced communication with patients.
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4 in 10 Believe Alternative Therapies Cure Cancer
In a survey for the nation’s cancer doctors, 39 percent of respondents said they believe cancer can be cured using just alternative therapies, such as enzyme and oxygen therapy, diet, vitamins and minerals.
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'Increased-Risk' Transplant Safer Than Waiting
Researchers found that accepting a heart from an increased-risk donor resulted in a higher 1-year survival rate for patients than declining that offer and waiting for a different organ
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Halloween: Keep A Close Eye on the Treats, Pets
At Halloween, all kinds of tasty treats may tempt your pooch. But for his safety, and your peace of mind, keep the chocolate and other snacks in a confined, elevated space, like a pantry.
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Halloween: Keep A Close Eye on the Treats, Pets
At Halloween, all kinds of tasty treats may tempt your pooch. But for his safety, and your peace of mind, keep the chocolate and other snacks in a confined, elevated space, like a pantry.
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Common Chemical Tied to Language Delay in Kids
Researchers have found risks for language delay among children whose mothers had exposure to common chemicals known as phthalates.
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Monday, 29 October 2018
Yearly Flu Shot for Kids Isn't Overkill
Researchers studying flu vaccine effectiveness among children ages 2-17 have discovered that last year's shot will not in any way reduce the flu-fighting strength of this year's shot.
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Could Stress in Middle Age Harm Memory?
A study of more than 2,000 adults has found those with relatively high levels of cortisol, the “stress hormone,” in their blood tended to perform worse on memory tests.
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Do You Get Health Coverage Through Obamacare?
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He Promised to Restore Damaged Hearts. Harvard Says It Was Scientific Malpractice.
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Some Docs Sell 'Exemptions' for Vaccinations
Some California doctors are charging parents for exemptions from required childhood vaccines, a study in the journal Pediatrics says.
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Ninth Child Dies in Virus Outbreak at N.J. Center
There have been 25 cases associated with the outbreak.
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Saturday, 27 October 2018
Why Textbooks May Need to Update What They Say About Birth Canals
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Friday, 26 October 2018
A New Challenger to Medical Marijuana?
Swiss scientists are working on a potential alternative to medical marijuana. They’re focused on the liverwort plant (Radula perrottetii), which contains an anti-inflammatory substance that's related to THC..
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Family Leave Boosts Nursing By Wealthier New Moms
Paid family leave helped increase breastfeeding, but the rates increased most among higher-income women who could afford to take more time off from work, researchers say after analyzing data from two of four U.S. states that offer time off with pay.
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Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Sign Up for Medicare Part B
By PAULA SPAN from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2CJ5U3K
Marlboro Maker Altria Pulls Some E-Cig Products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has been going after e-cigarette makers for marketing that appeals to teens.
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Pot Can Cause Withdrawal Symptoms, Study Shows
A new study undermines the popular belief that pot is more or less harmless. Researchers found that, while coming down from their high, some heavy users will feel withdrawal symptoms like anxiety, hostility, insomnia and depression.
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Why Private Equity is Furious Over a Paper in a Dermatology Journal
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Saturday Is National Drug Take-Back Day
Saturday, Oct. 27, is the DEA’s National Drug Take-Back Day. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Americans can bring unused pills to designated drop-off sites across the country. The service is free and anonymous.
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How Does Obesity Affect Kidney Transplant Success?
Kidneys given to obese patients fared as well as those transplanted into normal-weight patients, a new study says. In addition, no difference was seen in patient survival, regardless of weight.
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Why We Love A Good Scare
For some of us, just the thought of watching a scary movie or going through a haunted is too much, while others would line up for tickets to such a thrill. Why DO some of us relish nail-biting, spine-tingling, can’t-breathe terror?
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Thursday, 25 October 2018
Flu Activity Is Low -- For Now
Flu activity nationwide is “just a smattering of cases,” a top CDC doctor said Thursday. She noted that now would be a great time to get a flu shot, because “It gives your body enough time to respond to the vaccine and mount a good immune response so you're ready for the flu season.”
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Gene Therapy for Parkinson's Symptoms Is Promising
A new treatment for Parkinson’s disease uses a virus to deliver gene therapy to a targeted area of the brain. While not a cure, scientists hope it will help control symptoms of the progressive neurological disease.
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Amgen Slashes the Price of a Promising Cholesterol Drug
By KATIE THOMAS from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2Sj05PK
Don’t Fall for Venus Flytrap Claims, Experts Say
The claims about this exotic plant’s medicinal benefits have been “way oversold."
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Smoke Alarm With Mom's Voice Wakes Children Faster
Young children woke up quicker and got out of the room faster when a smoke alarm was programmed with their mother’s voice instead of the standard alarm tone, a new study finds.
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Altria to Stop Selling Some E-Cigarette Brands That Appeal to Youths
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More College Students Seeking Mental Health Care
Between 2009 and 2015, treatment and diagnoses of anxiety increased by nearly 6 percent among U.S. college students, followed by depression and panic attacks, which each increased about 3 percent, researchers said this week.
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Wednesday, 24 October 2018
She Helped Save Her Husband’s Life With CPR, Then Gave Birth to Their Son
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