Archive: 04/01/2017

Many poor asthma sufferers stuck in settings that make their disease worse

(HealthDay)—Poor Americans with asthma face constant challenges in managing their respiratory disease—from dilapidated housing to neighborhood violence to depression, new research shows.

Jan 4, 2017

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Witnessing fear in others can physically change brain, scientists say

Scientists at the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute have discovered that observing fear in others may change how information flows in the brain.

Jan 4, 2017

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Reducing severe violence among adolescents

The World Health Organization reported in 2014 that homicide was the fourth leading cause of death among 15 - 29 year olds worldwide. Severe youth violence (SYV), which can be defined as including aggravated assault, rape, ...

Jan 4, 2017

Cancer after-care 'shake-up' could reduce NHS costs

Cancer survivors say they may be happy to receive after-care from medical professionals that are not cancer specialists provided they receive follow up care for longer and are compensated by some additional services, such ...

Jan 4, 2017

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The dangers of indoor tanning

Before you try to banish the winter blues by adding some color to your skin with a trip to the tanning salon, remember that exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light from indoor tanning beds, sunlamps, and tanning booths increases ...

Jan 4, 2017

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Single fecal transplant no more effective than standard of care in treating C. diff

Researchers at the University Health Network have found that when treating recurrent Clostridium difficile infection (RCDI), a single fecal transplantation delivered by enema is no more effective than the existing standard ...

Jan 4, 2017

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New study blows whistle on home advantage in soccer

Higher standards in football refereeing have brought about an unexpected change – the end of the home advantage.

Jan 4, 2017

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Why some girls grow breasts early—and how new findings could cut cancer risks

When a girl's breasts start growing early, it can be a sign she will develop certain diseases later in life. There is evidence of early puberty leading to increased risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and cancer ...

Jan 4, 2017

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The world is getting fatter with technology as part of the problem and not the cure

If you are one of the majority of people who make New Year's resolutions, you are also very likely to fail at keeping them. Losing weight and being more active are always in the top 5 resolutions and unfortunately for the ...

Jan 4, 2017

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Studying the body's immune response to malaria infection could help scientists find life-saving vaccines

Three malaria proteins that trigger an immune response in infected individuals have been identified by A*STAR researchers. These proteins could underpin a new vaccine against the world's deadliest parasitic disease.

Jan 4, 2017

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