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Some melanoma survivors still use tanning beds, skip sunscreen
Although most survivors of melanoma take precautions to protect their skin from the sun and further occurrences of cancer, data presented at the AACR Annual Meeting 2013, held in Washington, D.C., April 6-10, revealed that ...
Cancer
Apr 09, 2013 |
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Increased rates of hospitalization linked to elder abuse, researchers find
Older adults who are subject to elder abuse, neglect and exploitation face a greater risk of being hospitalized than other seniors, according to the results of a study published in the April 8 issue of JAMA Internal Medicine.
Health
Apr 08, 2013 |
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Higher mercury levels in humans associated with increased risk for diabetes
A new study found that higher levels of mercury exposure in young adults increased their risks for type 2 diabetes later in life by 65 percent. The study, led by Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington epidemiologist ...
Diabetes
Apr 08, 2013 |
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Experts call for research on prevalence of delayed neurological dysfunction after head injury
One of the most controversial topics in neurology today is the prevalence of serious permanent brain damage after traumatic brain injury (TBI). Long-term studies and a search for genetic risk factors are required in order ...
Neuroscience
Apr 05, 2013 |
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US health authorities in bird flu vaccine effort
US health authorities are liaising with domestic and international partners to develop a vaccine for the H7N9 bird flu virus that has killed five people in China.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Apr 05, 2013 |
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Morbid obesity in women on the rise, study finds
(Medical Xpress)—A Deakin University study has found that the rate of morbid obesity in women increased by almost 70 per cent over a 10 year period.
Overweight and Obesity
Apr 04, 2013 |
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Smoking and depressive symptoms in adolescent girls are 'red flag' for postmenopausal osteoporosis
Depression, anxiety, and smoking are associated with lower bone mineral density (BMD) in adults, but these factors have not previously been studied during adolescence, when more than 50% of bone accrual occurs. This longitudinal ...
Health
Apr 03, 2013 |
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Adolescents' poor health behaviors raise risk of heart disease as adults
U.S. adolescents' high levels of poor health behaviors and unfavorable cardiovascular risk factors may increase their chances of heart disease as adults, according to new research in the American Heart Association journal ...
Cardiology
Apr 01, 2013 |
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Diabetes: Computer based interventions provide limited support
Self-management interventions delivered by computer and mobile phone currently provide limited benefits for people with diabetes, according to a systematic review published in The Cochrane Library. Although computer and mo ...
Diabetes
Mar 27, 2013 |
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Study: Health overhaul to raise claims cost 32 pct
(AP)—The nation's leading group of financial risk analysts says medical claims costs—the biggest driver of insurance premiums—will jump an average 32 percent for individual policies under President Barack Obama's health ...
Health
Mar 26, 2013 |
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People with depression may not reap full benefits of healthy behaviors
Depression may inhibit the anti-inflammatory effects typically associated with physical activity and light-to-moderate alcohol consumption, according to researchers at Duke Medicine.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Mar 26, 2013 |
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Working while pregnant won't harm the baby, study finds
(HealthDay)—Working during pregnancy does not increase a woman's risk of having a preterm or low birth-weight baby, a new study found.
Obstetrics & gynaecology
Mar 25, 2013 |
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Isolation, loneliness may raise death risk for elderly
(HealthDay)—Elderly people who are socially isolated and lonely may be at greater risk of early death, British researchers report.
Health
Mar 25, 2013 |
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Women over 40 still need effective contraception, research says
Women reaching the age of 40 tend to be less vigilant about birth control because they think the risk of pregnancy is low – or that birth control can cause health problems - but a review of the evidence by a team that includes ...
Obstetrics & gynaecology
Mar 25, 2013 |
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UN seeks to end toilet 'taboo'
The United Nations launched a campaign Friday to lift a deadly taboo on talking about toilets and to turn the world into an "open defecation-free zone."
Health
Mar 22, 2013 |
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