Archive: 16/10/2018

Bariatric surgery reduces heart attacks, strokes and death in obese people with diabetes

People with diabetes and severe obesity who had bariatric surgery were 40 percent less likely to have a heart attack or stroke within 5 years than those who had usual medical care for their diabetes, according to a new study ...

Oct 16, 2018

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New findings cast light on lymphatic system, key player in human health

Scientists at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation have broken new ground in understanding how the lymphatic system works, potentially opening the door for future therapies.

Oct 16, 2018

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Amount of weight regain after bariatric surgery helps predict health risks

Measuring the percentage of weight regained following the maximum amount of weight lost after bariatric surgery can help predict a patient's risk of several serious health problems, according to a long-term, multicenter study ...

Oct 16, 2018

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Religious leaders' support may be key to modern contraception

Women in Nigeria whose clerics extol the benefits of family planning were significantly more likely to adopt modern contraceptive methods, new research suggests, highlighting the importance of engaging religious leaders to ...

Oct 16, 2018

Number of veterans affairs facilities offering acupuncture growing rapidly

Acupuncture is an increasingly important and effective component of chronic pain management and other areas of care in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Over the past 7 years, the number of VHA facilities offering ...

Oct 16, 2018

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Infectious diarrhea spores survive high temperatures of hospital laundering

Washing contaminated hospital bedsheets in a commercial washing machine with industrial detergent at high disinfecting temperatures failed to remove all traces of Clostridium difficile (C. difficile), a bacteria that causes ...

Oct 16, 2018

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Early onset of menopause and diabetes may limit life span

Only in science fiction novels can scientists predict people's lifespans. However, researchers have advanced the understanding of those risk factors that adversely affect mortality rates. A new study concludes that women ...

Oct 16, 2018

Increased violence and suicidal thoughts characterized in study of men

An Australian first study involving 1000 men aged 18 to 30 has found those who conform to traditional definitions of manhood – dubbed 'the man box' – are twice as likely to consider suicide and seven times more likely ...

Oct 16, 2018

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Beta-blockers in 1st trimester do not up congenital malformations

(HealthDay)—Maternal use of β-blockers in the first trimester of pregnancy is not associated with a large increase in the risk for overall or cardiac congenital malformations, according to a study published online Oct. ...

Oct 16, 2018

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Five strength-training mistakes to avoid

(HealthDay)—Developing lean muscle mass is important for everyone—it can keep you active and independent throughout your life.

Oct 16, 2018

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