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Three studies show how tumors hijack the immune system to resist radiation therapy
More than a decade ago, radiation oncologists noticed a nifty phenomenon: Sometimes radiation used locally
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Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may play opposite roles in childhood asthma
Dietary intake of two fatty acids, omega-3 and omega-6, may have opposite effects on the severity of asthma in
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Generic advice doesn't help patients drop pounds
Patients shed more weight when doctors give specific tips, study finds
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Deep brain stimulation provides sustained relief for severe depression
World's largest study of deep brain stimulation in the brain's reward system Study with 16 participants
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Stress in childhood and adulthood have combined impact on hormones and health
Adults who report high levels of stress and who also had stressful childhoods are most likely to show hormone patterns associated with negative health outcomes, according to findings published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science.
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Why Are Pedestrian Road Deaths Surging In The US?
Here’s why pedestrians are dying in greater numbers, and how authorities are responding to the crisis.
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Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may play opposite roles in childhood asthma
Dietary intake of two fatty acids, omega-3 and omega-6, may have opposite effects on the severity of asthma in children
Physical Wellness
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Sunscreen use could lead to better blood vessel health
A new study suggests that sunscreen protects the skin's blood vessel function from harmful ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposure by protecting dilation of the blood vessels.
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Chronic diseases restrict the mobility of older people -- often unconsciously
Chronic diseases are a key factor limiting the mobility of older people. Usually individuals are conscious of their condition in the case of an acute musculoskeletal disorder
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No such thing as 'sugar rush'! Sugar worsens mood rather than improving it
Sugar does not improve mood and it can make people less alert and more tired after its consumption - according to a new study by the University of Warwick, Humboldt University of Berlin, and Lancaster University.
Mental Health
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How AI Is Making Healthcare Personal
Here’s a breakdown of how AI is making healthcare personal, and the methods by which an intelligent machine will make your future hospital visits more customized.
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Why Mental Health Should Be An Executive Priority
Approximately one out of every five adults that you meet on any given day has suffered or is suffering from a mental illness, diagnosed or otherwise.
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Protecting damaged hearts with microRNAs
Once the heart is fully formed, the cells that make up heart muscle, known as cardiomyocytes, have very limited ability to reproduce themselves.
Science/Tech
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How IBM Watson Underdelivered On AI Healthcare
Bloomberg mentions that AI might be considered the most significant transformative technology that mankind currently has access to.
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Researchers test new imaging method for first time on human patients
A new study by biomedical engineering researchers at the University of Arkansas could significantly improve methods for detecting and diagnosing congenital heart disease in infants and small children.
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See-through fish aid scientists in autism-related breakthrough
University of Miami researchers have discovered a clue in the humble zebrafish's digestive tract that, one day, could help people on the autism spectrum alleviate one of the most common yet least studied symptoms of their disorder: gastrointestinal distress.
Drugs/Therapy
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Is CBD a Preventative Treatment?
In this guide we'll explore the potential of CBD as a preventative treatment.
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Tidying up: A new way to direct trash to autophagy
Marie Kondo herself couldn't do it any better.
Usually cells are good at recognizing what doesn't spark joy. They're constantly cleaning house -- picking through their own stuff to clear out what no longer works. -
Blocking opioid receptors could reduce hormone-therapy-fueled increases in sugar intake
Estradiol is a commonly prescribed estrogen therapy. Previous research has found that rats treated with the hormone experience an increase in sugar consumption
