Archive: 06/07/2016
Some sunscreens highly rated by consumers don't adhere to AAD guidelines
While consumers give high marks to some sunscreens, many of those products do not meet American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) guidelines, according to an article published online by JAMA Dermatology.
Jul 6, 2016
Computational modeling can predict onset and progression of knee osteoarthritis in overweight people
Computational modelling makes it possible to predict the onset and progression of knee osteoarthritis in overweight people, shows a new study from the University of Eastern Finland. A computational model based on the degradation ...
Jul 6, 2016
NCI launches largest-ever study of breast cancer genetics in black women
The largest study ever to investigate how genetic and biological factors contribute to breast cancer risk among black women launched today. This collaborative research project will identify genetic factors that may underlie ...
Jul 6, 2016
Moderate and vigorous exercise have comparable effects on nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
A new study shows a brisk walk is just as good as a jog when it comes to reducing liver fatty content, important news for the more than 3 million people diagnosed each year in the U.S. with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease ...
Jul 6, 2016
Anxious Western Australians less prepared for bushfires
A study carried out by The University of Western Australia has found that people who are anxious are worse off when it comes to being prepared for bushfires.
Jul 6, 2016
Chronic pain costs are high to Ontario health care system and to individual patients
Costs of patients who develop chronic post-surgical pain could range from $2.5 million to $4.1 million a year, in one Ontario hospital alone, according to a study in Pain Management.
Jul 6, 2016