Archive: 30/12/2019

Pharmacies leave customers hanging when it comes to disposing of antibiotics and opioids

Proper disposal of leftover medication, particularly antibiotics and opioids, can help reduce antibiotic resistance, prevent children from being poisoned and stop the misuse of addiction-forming drugs.

Dec 30, 2019

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MIV-711 not associated with pain reduction, but may reduce disease progression in osteoarthritis

MIV-711, a novel selective cathepsin K inhibitor, was not more effective than placebo for reducing pain related to knee osteoarthritis. However, MIV-711 significantly reduced bone and cartilage progression. Findings from ...

Dec 30, 2019

What comes first, beta-amyloid plaques or thinking and memory problems?

The scientific community has long believed that beta-amyloid, a protein that can clump together and form sticky plaques in the brain, is the first sign of Alzheimer's disease. Beta-amyloid then leads to other brain changes ...

Dec 30, 2019

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Novel combination of antibodies leads to significant improvement in cancer immunotherapy

The simultaneous use of antibodies based on two differing mechanisms of action leads to a more effective destruction of tumors. This has been demonstrated by a study in animal models by medical oncologists and scientists ...

Dec 30, 2019

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Sick woman campaigns for medically assisted suicide in Peru

Almost completely paralyzed by a terminal illness, 42-year-old Peruvian Ana Estrada says she is a "prisoner in her own body" and yearns to be legally allowed to end her own life.

Dec 30, 2019

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Bangladesh closes breast milk bank after Islamist protests

A Bangladesh hospital has suspended plans to give donated breast milk to babies after a backlash by Muslim clerics who said the scheme violated Islamic law.

Dec 30, 2019

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Black teens who experience daily racial discrimination show depressive symptoms, study finds

Black teens experience several forms of racial discrimination every day, which leads to increased short-term depressive symptoms, according to a study by researchers at Rutgers University.

Dec 30, 2019

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Q&A: For most people, drinking plain water is the best way to stay hydrated

Q: I've heard that alkaline water is better at rehydrating your body than nonalkaline, or plain, water. Is this true?

Dec 30, 2019

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Some solid advice on new year's resolutions that might stick

(HealthDay)—If you plan to make a New Year's resolution about improving your health, the American Medical Association (AMA) has some good suggestions.

Dec 30, 2019

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Better choices for a fast, healthy lunch

(HealthDay)—Rushed for lunch? Yes, that nearby fast-food chain is convenient, but by tweaking your choices you can cut unwanted salt, fat and calories.

Dec 30, 2019

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