By University of Granada
A study led by researchers in Spain reveals that there is a direct relationship between the presence of persistent organic pollutants in the body and the development of type 2 diabetes, regardless of the patient's age, gender or body mass index.
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By Emory University
A comprehensive analysis of feeding behavior in children with autism spectrum disorders indicates these children are five times more likely to have a feeding problem, including extreme tantrums during meals, severe food selectivity and ritualistic mealtim
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By Loyola University Health System
Each year, as many as 500,000 Americans experience mini strokes called transient ischemic attacks (TIAs). Up to 15 percent will go on to experience full-blown strokes within three months.
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By madrimasd
Sugars are needed to provide us with energy and in moderate amounts contribute to our well-being. Sustained high levels of sugars, as is found in diabetics, damages our cells and now is shown that can also increase our chance to get cancer: The dose makes
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By Moffitt Cancer Center
Researchers have developed a novel computer algorithm to easily quantify a major risk factor for breast cancer based on analysis of a screening mammogram. Increased levels of mammographic breast density have been shown in multiple studies to be correlated
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By Nationwide Children's Hospital
Water tubing, a recreational activity in which participants ride an inner tube which is pulled behind a boat by a tow rope, has grown in popularity in recent years. Unfortunately, the number of injuries related to this activity has also increased.
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By Monell Chemical Senses Center
Scientists have identified the location and certain genetic characteristics of taste stem cells on the tongue. The findings will facilitate techniques to grow and manipulate new functional taste cells for both clinical and research purposes.
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By University of Oxford
Each intravenous drug user contracting hepatitis C is likely to infect around 20 other people with the virus, half of these transmissions occurring in the first two years after the user is first infected, a new study estimates.
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By Cardiff University
Patients with type 2 diabetes treated with insulin could be exposed to a greater risk of health complications including heart attack, stroke, cancer and eye complications a new study has found.
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By Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health
The high risk for mental health problems among staff working in humanitarian organizations in northern Uganda is due in large part to their work environment. Scientists examined the mental health of 376 Ugandan workers at 21 humanitarian aid agencies and
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By Elsevier
There is general agreement among hospital infection preventionists (IPs) with respect to which practices have weak or strong evidence supporting their use to prevent healthcare-associated infection, according to a new study.
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By Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health
The rate of drug overdose from prescription opioids increased seven-fold in New York City over a 16-year period and was concentrated especially among white residents of the city, according to latest research. The study is one of the earliest and most comp
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By University of Oslo
As the first countries in the world, Norway and France will be testing a completely new method for detecting cancer. This is done by measuring the elasticity of tumors. The method is called elastography. You may as well learn this new word right away; in
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By Kansas State University
Beef-lovers will soon have a tasty way to stock up on omega-3s thanks to ground beef with 200 milligrams of omega-3 fatty acids.
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By BMJ-British Medical Journal
Training bystanders to recognize and respond to drug overdoses can significantly reduce the number of fatalities, finds a new study.
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By The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Scientists have designed a new aircraft lavatory called BrailleWise®, giving visually impaired people greater independence and comfort when using toilets on airplanes.
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By BMJ-British Medical Journal
Doctors who graduate from medical schools with an active policy on restricting gifts from the pharmaceutical industry are less likely to prescribe new drugs over existing alternatives, suggests a new study.
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By Association for Psychological Science
Feeling shame about past instances of problem drinking may increase the likelihood of relapse and other health problems, according to a new study.
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By Elsevier
Poor impulse control contributes to one's inability to control the consumption of rewarding substances, like food, alcohol, and other drugs. This can lead to the development of addiction. FDA-approved medications for alcoholism, like naltrexone (Revia) an
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By International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS)
Patients undergoing major vascular surgery procedures are at increased risk of stroke, leading to a high mortality rate and prolonged hospitalization, according to a new study.
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