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Self-Esteem Shields Seniors from Waning Health
By Christine Hsu | Mar 12, 2014 05:23 PM EDT
Tell grandma she's looking good if you want to protect her health. New research reveals that boosting self-esteem may be more important in old age than adolescents in terms of health.
Restless Legs Syndrome May Be A Biomarker For Underlying Disease
By Kamal Nayan | Mar 06, 2014 10:08 AM EST
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) might be a possible biomarker for underlying disease, according to a new report by nationally recognized sleep expert.
Hep C Cases have Dropped due to Spike in Deaths, Study Repots
By Cheri Cheng | Mar 04, 2014 11:14 AM EST
A new government study reported that the number of hepatitis C cases have fallen due to a spike in deaths caused by the virus.
Polio-Like Disease Affecting Children in California
By Cheri Cheng | Feb 24, 2014 09:17 AM EST
Five children have been afflicted with a polio-like disease that has left them paralyzed, according to neurologists.
Exercise Effective in Preventing Stroke, Pre-diabetes and Coronary Heart Disease
By Cheri Cheng | Feb 07, 2014 03:09 PM EST
Researchers reported that exercise was effective in preventing stroke, pre-diabetes and coronary heart disease.
Hypertension During Young Adulthood is a Predictor of Heart Disease
By Cheri Cheng | Feb 04, 2014 04:02 PM EST
Researchers found that people who have hypertension during young adulthood and through to middle age have an increased risk of heart disease.
Disease Genes In Human Came From Neanderthals
By Kamal Nayan | Jan 31, 2014 09:00 AM EST
Genes that influence various diseases in humans at present are from interbreeding with Neanderthals, according to a new study.
Researchers Examined Neanderthals’ Genetic Legacy
By Cheri Cheng | Jan 29, 2014 01:25 PM EST
A team of geneticists from Harvard Medical School examined the Neanderthals' genetic legacy.
Obesity Label Tied to Psychological Effects
By Cheri Cheng | Jan 28, 2014 10:35 AM EST
A new study reported that the "obesity is a disease" label is tied to negative psychological effects.
Patients With Alzheimer's Disease Have Long-Lasting Metabolite Of DDT
By Kamal Nayan | Jan 28, 2014 10:03 AM EST
Patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease have comparatively higher levels of DDE - the long-lasting metabolite of the pesticide DDT in the blood than healthy people, according to a new study.
Vitamin D Might not Have Any Health Benefits
By Cheri Cheng | Jan 24, 2014 10:15 AM EST
In a new study, researchers found little to no evidence that taking vitamin D supplements can be beneficial.
Gluten-Free Diet could Prevent Hip Fractures for People with Celiac Disease
By Cheri Cheng | Jan 17, 2014 04:17 PM EST
Researchers reported that following a gluten-free diet could strengthen bones for people with celiac disease.
New Drug Could Treat Genital Herpes
By Cheri Cheng | Jan 16, 2014 09:42 AM EST
In a small study, researchers reported that an experimental drug has the potential to treat genital herpes.
India is Now a Polio-Free Nation
By Cheri Cheng | Jan 14, 2014 01:50 PM EST
According to the World Health Organization, India is now a polio-free nation.
Nestle To Study Brain and Liver Cells To Find Diet Disease Link
By Kamal Nayan | Jan 08, 2014 10:35 AM EST
Nestle SA is all set for a biotechnological partnership with Cellular Dynamics International (CDI), according to a report from Wall Street Journal.

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Conservative Treatment with a Sling can Replace Surgery for Shoulder Fractures

There is nothing to be gained by operating on a patient with a so-called displaced fracture of the shoulder. Three weeks with the arm in a sling so that the shoulder is kept inactive yields the same results.

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