Archive: 01/07/2019

Inexpensive equipment and training can improve melanoma detection and reduce biopsies

Primary care physicians trained in dermatoscopy can improve odds for early detection of melanoma while reducing the need for invasive biopsies, according to a study in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association.

Jul 1, 2019

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Health checks from age 40 avoid 'black hole'

Seeing a health professional for a full health screening—even when you feel healthy—from around age 40 enables people to make changes when problems first set in, experts say.

Jul 1, 2019

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Examining common myths about IQ

Intelligence is innate and highly gifted people are all nerds. These are but two of the many widely held assumptions about intelligence. We asked LMU psychologist Markus Bühner about the basis for these and other opinions ...

Jul 1, 2019

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Alcohol and pregnancy policies: Birth outcomes and prenatal care use by race

In the U.S. state policies pertaining to alcohol use during pregnancy have been in effect for more than 40 years.

Jul 1, 2019

How can you tell if another person, animal or thing is conscious?

How can you know that any animal, other human beings, or anything that seems conscious, isn't just faking it? Does it enjoy an internal subjective experience, complete with sensations and emotions like hunger, joy, or sadness? ...

Jul 1, 2019

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Blood pressure self-monitoring helps get patients with hypertension moving, study says

Using blood pressure self-monitoring is an effective way to empower patients with hypertension to stick with an exercise program, according to a first-of-its-kind study conducted by a multidisciplinary team of UConn researchers ...

Jul 1, 2019

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Sugar substitutes: Is one better or worse for diabetes? For weight loss? An expert explains

Wandering through the grocery store, it is easy to be overwhelmed by the numerous brands and health claims on the dozens of sugar substitutes. It can be particularly confusing for those with diabetes or pre-diabetes who must ...

Jul 1, 2019

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Spinach extract improves athletic performance, study shows

According to a study conducted by a group of international researchers, including experts from Freie Universität Berlin, a chemical extract from spinach plants can be used to boost the performance of competitive athletes. ...

Jul 1, 2019

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The first complete picture of how long it takes to diagnose cancer in England

Waiting for cancer tests and results is stressful. As well as the emotional impact, how long people wait can also affect how likely their treatment is to work and if they will be fit enough to tolerate treatment.

Jul 1, 2019

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Uncontrolled asthma could cost U.S. economy more than $963 billion in the next 20 years

The medical costs of uncontrolled asthma, combined with productivity losses due to sick days, could cost the U.S. economy more than $963 billion over the next 20 years, finds a new study led by researchers at the University ...

Jul 1, 2019

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