Archive: 19/06/2018

Exercise makes the blood of obese people healthier

Exercise can reduce inflammation in obese people by changing the characteristics of their blood, according to new research published in The Journal of Physiology.

Jun 19, 2018

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How vaping helps even hardened smokers quit

Vaping helps people stop smoking—even when they don't want to, according to new research from the University of East Anglia.

Jun 19, 2018

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Living the high life: How altitude influences bone growth

High altitude is a particularly challenging environment—the terrain is physically challenging and the land has a relatively poor crop yield, so food can be sparse. Most importantly, oxygen levels are lower meaning that ...

Jun 19, 2018

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Say cheese! Why a toothy smile makes it easier for you to be identified

A fulsome smile in a photo makes it easier for people to identify the individual, say researchers at the University of York.

Jun 19, 2018

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Opioids killed nearly 4,000 in Canada last year: official

The opioid crisis claimed nearly 4,000 lives in Canada last year, mainly from overdoses of the powerful painkiller fentanyl, the public health agency said Tuesday, warning of a worsening situation.

Jun 19, 2018

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Rates of cardiac stress testing down but still higher in CKD

(HealthDay)—From 2008 to 2012 there was a decrease in overall rates of cardiac stress testing in Medicare beneficiaries, though rates were consistently higher for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) than those without ...

Jun 19, 2018

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Obesity plagues rural America

(HealthDay)—Country folk are being hit harder by the U.S. obesity epidemic than city dwellers, two new government studies show.

Jun 19, 2018

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Pharmacologic Tx should be used sparingly for reflux in preemies

(HealthDay)—Conservative measures to control reflux have limited effect on signs of gastroesophageal reflux (GER) in preterm infants, and pharmacologic treatments should be used sparingly, according to a clinical report ...

Jun 19, 2018

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Increased risk of MI, ischemic stroke after COPD exacerbation

(HealthDay)—For adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), acute exacerbations are associated with increased risk of myocardial infarction and ischemic stroke, according to a study published online May 3 ...

Jun 19, 2018

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New online toolbox to help keep kids safe in disasters

A new set of online tools is designed to help families and communities keep children safe in disasters.

Jun 19, 2018

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