Archive: 17/12/2019

Vaping may have similar effects to smoking on harmful lung bacteria

E-cigarette vapor may have similar effects to cigarette smoke on bacteria associated with smoking-related illness such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma, according to a study published in Respiratory ...

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Can good sleep patterns offset genetic susceptibility to heart disease and stroke?

For the first time researchers have assessed the impact on the risk of heart or blood vessel problems from the combination of sleep patterns and genetic susceptibility to cardiovascular disease.

Dec 17, 2019

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Caring for a grandchild linked to lower risk of loneliness and social isolation

Caring for a grandchild may be linked to a lower risk of loneliness and social isolation, suggests research published in the online journal BMJ Open.

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Significant safety issues for kids on long term ventilation at home

There are significant safety issues for children who receive long term mechanical assistance with breathing at home (ventilation), finds an analysis of officially reported safety incidents associated with provision, and published ...

Dec 17, 2019

New metrics needed to evaluate and combat HIV epidemics in the US

A new peer-reviewed commentary published in the January issue of the American Journal of Public Health argues for new metrics to evaluate the public health response to HIV in the United States. The U.S. Department of Health ...

Dec 17, 2019

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US permits sale of cigarettes with 95% less nicotine

U.S. health officials on Tuesday endorsed a type of cigarette that could help ease the addictive grip of smoking by delivering very low levels of nicotine.

Dec 17, 2019

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Sinuses bothering you? Use those nasal sprays regularly

Nasal saline and corticosteroid sprays are pretty standard treatment for individuals battling chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). They thin out thick mucus buildup and help ease the swelling in the nasal cavity that are the bane ...

Dec 17, 2019

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In some children with autism, 'social' and 'visual' neural circuits don't quite connect

Among the first and most-documented symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a child's aversion to interaction with others. Specifically, they appear uninterested in social activities and stimuli that would normally ...

Dec 17, 2019

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New animal model shows effective treatment for latent tuberculosis

A major goal of tuberculosis (TB) research is to find a way to treat people with the latent (or inactive) form of the disease to keep them from developing symptomatic TB. A breakthrough study using a new animal model developed ...

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Fatty meal interrupts gut's communication with the body, but why?

A high-fat meal can silence communication between the intestine and the rest of the body, according to a new Duke University study in zebrafish.

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