Archive: 28/02/2018

Study first to demonstrate brain mechanisms that give The Iceman unusual resistance to cold

Dutch adventurer Wim Hof is known as "The Iceman" for good reason. Hof established several world records for prolonged resistance to cold exposure, an ability he attributes to a self-developed set of techniques of breathing ...

Feb 28, 2018

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Firearm injuries drop during NRA conventions, research shows

Thousands of firearm injuries occur in the United States each year, but the likelihood of such injuries appears to drop substantially when gun enthusiasts hold large national meetings, according to research led by Harvard ...

Feb 28, 2018

Nut consumption may aid colon cancer survival

People with stage III colon cancer who regularly eat nuts are at significantly lower risk of cancer recurrence and mortality than those who don't, according to a new, large study led by researchers at Yale Cancer Center.

Feb 28, 2018

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Eyes may be window into future memory loss

(HealthDay)—By looking deeply into your eyes, doctors might be able to predict your future risk for dementia and memory loss.

Feb 28, 2018

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'Botox' improves appearance of facial scars in reconstructive surgery

In patients undergoing reconstructive surgery of the face, treatment with botulinum toxin A (BTX-A, or 'Botox') can improve the final appearance of surgical scars, reports a clinical trial in the March issue of Plastic and ...

Feb 28, 2018

Have smartphones, pot become deadly for pedestrians?

(HealthDay)—For the second year in a row, U.S. pedestrian deaths hit highs not seen in decades, new data shows.

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Patients may live longer after hip replacement, study suggests

Hip replacement surgery not only improves quality of life but is also associated with increased life expectancy, compared to people of similar age and sex, reports a study in Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research (CORR), ...

Feb 28, 2018