Archive: 10/04/2017

Mouse experiment sheds light on the dietary benefits of extra virgin olive oil

Experiments carried out in mice have revealed that a compound commonly found in extra-virgin olive oil can reverse some of the negative effects of a high-fat diet. This compound, called hydroxytyrosol, was able to reverse ...

Apr 10, 2017

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New chemical composition of 'poppers' linked to retinal damage

The new chemical composition of the legal high 'poppers' is linked to retinal damage at the back of the eye, finds a small study published online in the British Journal of Ophthalmology.

Apr 10, 2017

Wide variability in coroner decision-making around investigating deaths

Coroners in England and Wales don't seem able to agree on what caused a person's death or whether the death merits an inquest or not—despite being faced with identical case information—reveals a small study published ...

Apr 10, 2017

Botox may help ease 'burning mouth' syndrome

(HealthDay)—Botox, long used to smooth wrinkles, may come to the rescue for people with a painful condition called burning mouth syndrome.

Apr 10, 2017

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Don't bank on heart-rate accuracy from your activity tracker

(HealthDay)—Wrist-worn activity trackers such as Fitbit don't reliably assess heart rate, a new study finds.

Apr 10, 2017

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CDC backs breast-feeding, despite false story

A widely shared story that U.S. health officials are recommending a delay in breast-feeding to improve vaccine effectiveness is false.

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Benefits and harms of osteoporosis medications unclear for patients with CKD

More research is needed to determine the benefits and harms of osteoporosis medications on bone mineral density (BMD), fracture risk, and safety among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). This is important because ...

Apr 10, 2017

Study examines factors of inmate relationships during incarceration and STI/HIV prevention

HIV incidence among African-American men is nearly eight times that of white men, and twice that of Latino men. Incarceration, which disproportionately affects African-American men, is thought to be a factor in this wide ...

Apr 10, 2017