Today, at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, the research group led by Sumeet Chugh, MD, professor of Medicine and associate director of the Smidt Heart Institute, presented three critical research studies aimed at better ... [Continue Reading]
Study identifies factors tied to greater risk of advanced liver disease in cystic fibrosis patients
Children's Hospital Colorado pediatric gastroenterologist, Michael Narkewicz, MD, recently shared results of the Prospective Study of Ultrasound to Predict Hepatic Cirrhosis in Cystic Fibrosis, which sought to determine if liver ultrasounds could ... [Continue Reading]
New physical activity guidelines released that urge people to "move more"
The American Department of Health and Human Services has released a set of guidelines this Monday (12th November 2018) regarding the amount of exercise individuals need in order to stay healthy. The guidance is aimed at the sedentary population ... [Continue Reading]
New study provides deeper insight into chromosome segregation during mitosis
When a cell divides—a process known as mitosis—its chromosomes need to be separated and evenly distributed into the newly created daughter cells. Although this is known to be extremely complicated and to feature a range of cellular components, many ... [Continue Reading]
Study finds lack of safety data for using flowers in cooking
A study of 23 flowers used in cooking shows a lack of chemical and toxicological data, which makes it impossible to set a limit for safe consumption, according to the National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark. SOURCE: The Medical News ... [Continue Reading]
California wildfire becomes deadliest in state’s history as toll hits 42
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Hundreds who went to restaurant at risk for hepatitis A
Officials say at least 150 people who went to a North Carolina restaurant are at risk of getting hepatitis A. Mecklenburg County Health Director Gibbie Harris said at a news conference Thursday that those who ate or drank at the Village Tavern in ... [Continue Reading]
AAP updates concussion recommendations for children and teens
The American Academy of Pediatrics has updated its concussion recommendations to support children and teens engaging in light physical activity and returning to school as they recover. SOURCE: News-Medical.Net Child Health News Feed - Read entire ... [Continue Reading]
Planetary boundaries for antibiotic and pesticide resistance identified
Researchers have now published the first estimates of antibiotic and pesticide 'planetary boundaries.' The researchers suggest that if resistance to antibiotics and pesticides goes beyond these boundaries, societies risk large-scale health and ... [Continue Reading]
Nitrogen fixation in ambient conditions
Scientists have developed a uranium-based complex that allows nitrogen fixation reactions to take place in ambient conditions. The work lays the foundation to develop new processes for synthesizing nitrogen products like cyanamide. SOURCE: Latest ... [Continue Reading]
Small molecules: From beaker to solved 3D structure in minutes
A new method for learning the structures of small molecules, such as hormones, is 'like science fiction.' SOURCE: Top Health News -- ScienceDaily - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Insufficient sleep in children is associated with poor diet, obesity and more screen time
A new study conducted among more than 177,000 students suggests that insufficient sleep duration is associated with an unhealthy lifestyle profile among children and adolescents. SOURCE: Children's Health News -- ScienceDaily - Read entire story ... [Continue Reading]
Michelle Obama reveals real reason she hugged the Queen
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Flipped Discharge Model May Decrease Hospital Stay: HealthLeaders Media
(MedPage Today) -- Also, reasons to start an asthma initiative SOURCE: MedPage Today Public Health & Policy - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
BARCLAYS: These health insurers stand to profit the most from…
Last Tuesday, residents in three red states -Idaho, Nebraska, and Utah - voted to expand their state Medicaid program to more low-income people. This adds them to the roster of 34 other states and Washington, D.C. who've taken similar actions ... [Continue Reading]
Cancer Poised to Become Top U.S. Killer (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- "Epidemiological transition greatest in highest-income U.S. counties SOURCE: MedPage Today Public Health & Policy - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
A Mechanism by which Autoimmunity Raises the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
In autoimmunity, the immune system becomes dysregulated and mistakenly attacks portions of the patient's own biochemistry. The broad variety of autoimmune conditions are differentiated from one another on the basis of exactly which structures and ... [Continue Reading]
Sick of Box Jumps? Try These Plyo Box Exercises Instead.
The plyo box is good for more than just standard jumps. SOURCE: Latest Content - Men's Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Insufficient sleep in children is associated with poor diet, obesity and more screen time – EurekAlert (press release)
Insufficient sleep in children is associated with poor diet, obesity and more screen timeEurekAlert (press release)"Insufficient sleeping levels were associated with poor dietary habits, increased screen time and obesity in both genders." ... [Continue Reading]
Grab an Umbrella Because This Neck Pimple Is Spewing Pus Everywhere
Take cover. SOURCE: Latest Content - Men's Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Scientists uncover new gatekeeper function of anti-aging molecule
The protein klotho has been shown to promote longevity and counteract aging-related impairments. Having more klotho seems to allow for longer and healthier lives, whereas a depletion of this molecule accelerates aging and may contribute to ... [Continue Reading]
Anti-bullying week 2018: everything you need to know
Across the country, different events are being organised to highlight the problem of bullying and to help those who are bullied get the support they need. Katy Cole, NSPCC schools service coordinator in the East of England, added: "Every year ... [Continue Reading]
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