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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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Sleep problems, Alzheimer's disease are linked, but which comes first?
Researchers explore the pathophysiological relationship between poor sleep and dementia
Physical Wellness
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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.
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How To Protect Loved Ones From Elderly Abuse
Here’s how to protect your loved ones from elderly abuse, and what you need to know about this unfortunate trend as the population ages more and more.
Mental Health
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Why Mental Health Should Be An Executive Priority
Here’s why mental health should be an executive priority, and what you can do to help your rank and file workers when it comes to wellness.
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Depression screening does not impact quality of life after heart attack
Addressing depression remains important, but new strategies are needed, researchers say
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Mental health state associated with higher death rates for prostate and urological cancers
Patients with prostate, bladder or kidney cancers are at greater risk of dying if they have had psychiatric care prior to the cancer treatment. In addition, patients with these cancers show greater suicide risk than the general population, even once the data is corrected for previous psychiatric care. These are the main findings of a new study presented at the European Association of Urology congress in Barcelona. They highlight the need for psychiatric care to be integrated into cancer treatment.
Science/Tech
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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.
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Can artificial intelligence help doctors and patients have better conversations?
Researchers from the US and UK look at how AI could be used to provide information about patients' physical and mental health, detect high-risk situations when providers are under stress, and prevent unnecessary testing
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Computer program aids food safety experts with pathogen testing
An innovative computer program could be a big help for food safety professionals working to keep production facilities free of food-borne pathogens.
Drugs/Therapy
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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
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Lack of access to antibiotics is a major global health challenge
Antibiotic resistance is an emerging global public health threat spurred by the overuse and misuse of antibiotics. While "overuse" of antibiotics is widely accepted as a major health challenge
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How An Apology Can Go A Long Way After A Medical Error
Here’s how an apology can go a long way after a medical error.
