Archive: 23/09/2019

The long-term effects of disasters on seniors with diabetes: evidence from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita

Older individuals and those with chronic conditions are especially at risk following natural disasters. Researchers at the University of South Florida (USF) investigated the short- and long-term effects of Hurricanes Katrina ...

Sep 23, 2019

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Affordable Care Act slashed the uninsured rate among people with diabetes

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) provided health insurance for an estimated 1.9 million people with diabetes, according to a newly published study.

Sep 23, 2019

Anesthesia, surgery linked to subtle decline in memory and thinking in older adults, study finds

In adults over 70, exposure to general anesthesia and surgery is associated with a subtle decline in memory and thinking skills, according to new Mayo Clinic research. The study analyzed nearly 2,000 participants in the Mayo ...

Sep 23, 2019

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'He may need a ventilator': One teen's fight against vaping-linked lung illness

Eddie Sullivan, 17, woke up on a Tuesday and found that his chest hurt every time he took a breath.

Sep 23, 2019

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Colorectal cancer mortality disparities vary across U.S. cities

There is considerable variability in colorectal cancer (CRC) mortality disparities across urban cities, according to a study presented at the 12th AACR Conference on The Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic ...

Sep 23, 2019

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Pediatricians can play role in cutting sugary drink intake

Pediatricians have a role to play in encouraging children and adolescents to reduce sugary drink consumption, according to a policy statement recently published in Pediatrics.

Sep 23, 2019

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Heart damage from cancer drugs linked to faulty genes

Scientists have unveiled clues into why some cancer patients develop a serious heart condition after chemotherapy.

Sep 23, 2019

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Green tea could hold the key to reducing antibiotic resistance

Scientists at the University of Surrey have discovered that a natural antioxidant commonly found in green tea can help eliminate antibiotic resistant bacteria.

Sep 23, 2019

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Hormone diets are all the rage, but do they actually work?

When it comes to losing weight and getting healthy, there never seems to be a shortage of diet and fitness crazes claiming to hold the secret to easy, sustainable weight loss. Some of the most recent popular diet crazes include ...

Sep 23, 2019

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New research: Having sex in older age could make you happier and healthier

Sexual activity is an essential part of intimate relationships, though it tends to decline as people get older. But although research shows that frequency of sexual activity can decrease with age, for many older people, sex ...

Sep 23, 2019

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