Archive: 02/08/2018

Moon dust a health hazard?

(HealthDay)—Dust could pose a health hazard if astronauts start spending extended periods of time on the Moon, Mars or other airless planets, researchers say.

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Single threshold may not be feasible for gestational diabetes

(HealthDay)—Uniform application of gestational diabetes mellitus diagnostic thresholds may not be appropriate in populations across the world, according to a study published in the July issue of Diabetes Care.

Aug 2, 2018

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How much daily exercise do you really need?

(HealthDay)—Hopefully, you enjoy exercising and don't watch the clock, impatient for it to be over.

Aug 2, 2018

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E-cigarettes don't seem to aid smoking cessation efforts

(HealthDay)—Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use is most common among current smokers, according to a study published online July 20 in JAMA Network Open.

Aug 2, 2018

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Response to Congo's new Ebola outbreak 'highly complex'

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies says the response to the new Ebola virus outbreak in Congo's North Kivu province will be "highly complex" given the armed unrest in the region.

Aug 2, 2018

Can arthritic dogs (and their owners) benefit from stem cell injections?

(HealthDay)—If dogs with arthritis can gain benefit from stem cell injections, maybe people can, too.

Aug 2, 2018

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Common virus causes heart defects in mice

A virus that infects millions of Americans every year may on occasion cause heart defects during the early stages of pregnancy, a new study in mice suggests. The findings may give researchers further insights into the causes ...

Aug 2, 2018

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How to get your kids to eat better

(HealthDay)—If you want to keep your kids at a healthy weight, show them, don't tell them.

Aug 2, 2018

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Novel PET imaging method could track and guide therapy for type 1 diabetes

Researchers have discovered a new nuclear medicine test that could improve care of patients with type 1 diabetes. The new positron emission tomography (PET) imaging method could measure beta-cell mass, which would greatly ...

Aug 2, 2018

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Insulin resistance under-diagnosed in non-diabetics with Parkinson's disease

Almost two-thirds of non-diabetic patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) may be insulin resistant, despite having normal blood sugar, report scientists in the Journal of Parkinson's Disease. Their findings suggest that insulin ...

Aug 2, 2018

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