More than 60 years after benzodiazepines were introduced, doctors have uncovered the first reliable evidence to confirm the belief that taking these drugs, such as Valium and Ativan, intermittently rather than continuously ...
Oct 10, 2023
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People who engage in sexual activity or vaginal dilation after chemoradiation treatment for cervical cancer are at lower risk for long-term side effects, according to a new study from researchers in Austria. Findings of the ...
Oct 1, 2023
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"COVID is not pretty in a nursing home," said Deb Wityk, a 70-year-old retired massage therapist who lives in one called Spurgeon Manor, in rural Iowa. She twice contracted the disease and is eager to get the newly approved ...
Sep 28, 2023
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On Friday 22 September, researchers from the University of Hertfordshire and charity Beyond Words will launch a new resource that helps people with learning disabilities to understand the importance of vaccines, and take ...
Sep 22, 2023
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Americans have become increasingly aware of the fact that they just don't get enough sleep. However it turns out that's not the whole story. Duration is important but so is regularity.
Sep 20, 2023
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The color of the phlegm from patients with the lung disease bronchiectasis can indicate the degree of inflammation in their lungs and predict their future outcomes, according to new research presented at the European Respiratory ...
Sep 9, 2023
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As health care teams worked tirelessly to evacuate long-term care residents from wildfire-ravaged regions of B.C. and the Northwest Territories, many older adults have been relocated far from home.
Aug 25, 2023
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People may assume that a COVID-19 infection protects them the next time they encounter the virus, but that's not necessarily true.
Aug 21, 2023
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Infant milestones can be a source both of pride and anxiety for a new parent. Baby's firsts—first tooth, first steps, first word—are moments of joy that many parents immediately compare with charts listing "normal" age ...
Aug 9, 2023
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Vicki Bickford is a professional caregiver, but lately she's been worried more and more about her own aging.
Jul 14, 2023
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