Archive: 24/08/2017

Research sheds new light on the link between gut bacteria and anxiety

Research published in the open access journal Microbiome sheds new light on how gut bacteria may influence anxiety-like behaviors. Investigating the link between gut bacteria and biological molecules called microRNAs (miRNAs) ...

Aug 24, 2017

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More U.S. teens getting vaccinated against HPV

(HealthDay)—Six out of 10 U.S. parents are choosing to get their children vaccinated against the cancer-causing human papillomavirus (HPV), which is spread by sexual contact, federal health officials reported Thursday.

Aug 24, 2017

Bicyclist deaths rise in U.S., men are likely victims

(HealthDay)—Bicyclist deaths on U.S. roadways are up significantly, and men—not kids—are commonly the victims, a new report finds.

Aug 24, 2017

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After heart attack, just one in three go for rehab: CDC

(HealthDay)—Only one in three heart attack survivors in the United States goes for outpatient cardiac rehabilitation, government health officials report.

Aug 24, 2017

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As hurricane harvey targets Texas, tips to protect yourself

(HealthDay)—By 1 p.m. Thursday, the Gulf of Mexico storm dubbed Harvey had officially gained hurricane status—and forecasters say it could deliver a devastating blow to East Texas by late Friday.

Aug 24, 2017

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Insurer fills last hole in health law marketplaces for 2018

The lone U.S. county still at risk of leaving shoppers with no choices next year on the federal health law's insurance marketplace has landed an insurer.

Aug 24, 2017

Penn ethicist proposes new category for psychiatric patients to justify instances of compulsory treatment

The "involuntary treatment" of unwilling psychiatric patients has long been accepted as necessary in some cases, for the sake of patients and society, though it can raise serious ethical concerns as well as legal barriers. ...

Aug 24, 2017