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Study of tribe could help find East Asian skin color genes
(Medical Xpress)—Genetic investigation of a Malaysian tribe may tell scientists why East Asians have light skin but lower skin cancer rates than Europeans, according to a team of international researchers. Understanding ...
Genetics
Aug 28, 2012 |
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Continuous oral contraceptive pills offer women earlier pain relief
(Medical Xpress) -- Taking oral contraceptives continuously, rather than as traditionally prescribed for each cycle, provides earlier relief for moderate to severe menstrual cramps -- dysmenorrhea -- according to researchers ...
Obstetrics & gynaecology
Aug 15, 2012 |
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The Medical Minute: Debunking 'old wives' tales' about health
They’ve been repeated for decades, maybe even hundreds of years – so long that even some physicians have ceased to question their accuracy. Lurking in magazines, children’s books, and on unsuspecting tongues, ...
Health
Aug 10, 2012 |
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89 million people medically uninsured during 2004 -- 2007
Eighty-nine million Americans were without health insurance for at least one month during the period from 2004 to 2007, and 23 million lost coverage more than once during that time, according to researchers at Penn State ...
Health
Aug 09, 2012 |
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Humanities mini-courses for doctors sharpen thinking and creativity
Mini-courses designed to increase creative stimulation and variety in physicians' daily routines can sharpen critical thinking skills, improve job satisfaction and encourage innovative thinking, according to Penn State College ...
Other
Aug 08, 2012 |
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Mothers, children underestimate obesity in China
Childhood obesity is on the rise in China, and children and parents there tend to underestimate body weight, according to Penn State health policy researchers.
Overweight and Obesity
Aug 06, 2012 |
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Vaccine research shows vigilance needed against evolution of more-virulent malaria
Malaria parasites evolving in vaccinated laboratory mice become more virulent, according to research at Penn State University. The mice were injected with a critical component of several candidate human malaria ...
Medical research
Jul 31, 2012 |
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The Medical Minute: What juvenile idiopathic arthritis means for kids
July is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness month, and a great opportunity to learn about a disease that you may not have much exposure to, or perhaps a chance to learn more about a condition that affects a friend or family member.
Arthritis & Rheumatism
Jul 31, 2012 |
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The Medical Minute: Safe fun in the sun with skin protection
With outdoor activities in full swing this summer, how are you protecting your skin? We know that spending time in the sun increases the risk of skin cancer, the most common cancer in the United States. It ...
Health
Jul 04, 2012 |
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Exposure to violence has long-term stress effects among adolescents
Children who are exposed to community violence continue to exhibit a physical stress response up to a year after the exposure, suggesting that exposure to violence may have long-term negative health consequences, according ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Jul 03, 2012 |
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The Medical Minute: Fireworks are beautiful but for professionals only
Fireworks are meant to be enjoyed, but you'll appreciate them much more this Independence Day and all summer knowing your family is safe. Fireworks can be fun to watch, but they can also be very dangerous. Don’t ever ...
Health
Jul 02, 2012 |
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Menopausal women could "work out" their hot flashes
(Medical Xpress) -- Menopausal women who exercise may experience fewer hot flashes in the 24 hours following physical activity, according to health researchers.
Health
Jun 27, 2012 |
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Nerve pathway for combating axon injury and stress may hold benefits for individuals with neurodegenerative disorders
(Medical Xpress) -- Researchers from the Huck Institutes' Center for Cellular Dynamics — led by Center director Melissa Rolls — have found that a neuroprotective pathway initiated in response to ...
Neuroscience
Jun 27, 2012 |
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Online weight loss programs that feature successful dieters may help
(Medical Xpress) -- A Web-based program featuring successful strategies of others who have lost weight may be an effective strategy for weight loss, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.
Overweight and Obesity
Jun 20, 2012 |
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Blogging Relieves Stress On New Mothers
(Medical Xpress) -- New mothers who read and write blogs may feel less alone than mothers who do not participate in a blogging community, according to family studies researchers.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Jun 19, 2012 |
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