The U.S. Department of Defense has turned to the University of Nebraska to jumpstart the development of drug therapies to protect military service members from the effects of radiation exposure. SOURCE: The Medical News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Counseling appointments fail to reduce weight gain during pregnancy, shows study
If a pregnant woman gains excessive weight, it can pose a problem for both the mother and child. As a solution, regular counseling appointments have been proposed. SOURCE: The Medical News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Unraveling threads of bizarre hagfish’s explosive slime
Biologists have modeled the hagfish's gag-inducing defense mechanism mathematically. SOURCE: Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Stem cell transplant may help some with aggressive MS
(HealthDay)—A stem cell transplant may help some people with multiple sclerosis (MS) when standard drugs fail, a new clinical trial finds. SOURCE: Medical Research News - Health Research, Medicine Sciences Research, Health Sciences Research - Read ... [Continue Reading]
Pelzman’s Picks: Are First Responders Racially Biased?
(MedPage Today) -- Also, understanding the unintended costs of electronic health records SOURCE: MedPage Today Public Health & Policy - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Embracing a new, holistic wellness concept for healthcare workers
By Kim Slade We work, we care for and support our family, and we care for ourselves. We commit to juggling these roles in life, but doing so often puts us in overwhelming situations and constantly managing conflicting priorities. This pattern of ... [Continue Reading]
Viewpoints: Latest Administrative Roadblocks To Getting Insurance Can Be Deadly; Urgent Care Centers Should Be For Everyone, Not Just Wealthy…
Editorial writers express views on these health care topics and others. SOURCE: Kaiser Health News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
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Going above and beyond in the iPMI market SOURCE: Health Insurance: Product Area - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Scientists create comprehensive new method to predict breast cancer risk
Scientists have created the most comprehensive method yet to predict a woman's risk of breast cancer, according to a study by Cancer Research UK published in Genetics in Medicine. SOURCE: The Medical News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
New understanding in the evolution of human feet
Scientists have made a step forward in understanding the evolution of human feet. SOURCE: The Medical News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
School nutrition policies reduce weight gain
Implementing nutrition policies at middle schools limited unhealthy weight gains in students. The findings highlight an effective obesity prevention strategy in schools. SOURCE: NIH Research Matters - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Better Palliative Care in Cancer: HealthLeaders Media
(MedPage Today) -- Also, upcoming trends in virtual care SOURCE: MedPage Today Public Health & Policy - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Physical activity, any type or amount, cuts health risk from sitting
A new study offers compelling evidence that replacing 30 minutes of sitting with physical activity, of any intensity or amount, reduces the risk of early death. SOURCE: Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Snoring, sleep apnoea, and the long-term risks of sleep deprivation
Fifty per cent of people who snore loudly have sleep apnoea, according to a NSW doctor who says the condition can lead to serious illnesses. SOURCE: Medical Research - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Choosing Wisely Canada: Diving into overuse in hospitals
By Tai Huynh This month, Choosing Wisely Canada, the national voice for reducing tests and treatments in health care, is launching a new campaign, Diving into Overuse in Hospitals The goal of the campaign is to get hospitals across Canada to join ... [Continue Reading]
Viewpoints: The FDA Isn’t Up To The Task Of Reining In The Opioid Epidemic; The Downside Of Taking Children From Parents In Drug Treatment
Editorial writers weigh in on these and other health care topics. SOURCE: Kaiser Health News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
From Couch Potato To Fitness Buff: How I Learned To Love Exercise
Taking the Pain Out of Children’s Shots
Pediatric pain specialists believe that reducing the pain associated with needles can lead to better health care. SOURCE: Hospitals - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
A Device That Gives Parents of Stillborn Babies Time to Say Goodbye
The CuddleCot helps preserve the body of a deceased newborn for days, allowing parents to hold them and take pictures. SOURCE: Hospitals - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Opiod prescriptions for pet dogs misused by their masters
A new study has shown that Americans are probably increasingly consuming the opioid analgesics that are prescribed for their pet dogs. The research shows that one of the reasons behind rise in the opioid epidemic could be the rise in prescription ... [Continue Reading]
Report: Americans Are Now More Likely To Die Of An Opioid Overdose Than On The Road
Air pollution can raise the risk of miscarriage among women finds study
A new study has shown that similar to smoking, exposure to air pollution can also raise the risk of miscarriages among women. SOURCE: The Medical News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
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