Archive: 29/02/2016
Understanding ageism prolongs your life
Perceptions about ageism makes people think of older people and is a form of discrimination. This according to Fredrik Snellman at Umeå University who believes that the concept needs to be redefined to mirror all people's ...
Feb 29, 2016
Clinical trial demonstrates benefits of intravascular ultrasound vs. current diagnostics
Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG; AEX: PHIA) today announced that Paul J. Gagne, MD, chief of vascular surgery at Norwalk Hospital in Norwalk, CT, has presented clinical trial data that demonstrates the benefits of its intravascular ...
Feb 29, 2016
Too much salt leading to risk of overweight and obese children
An Australian first study of primary schoolchildren by Victorian researchers has found that children eating greater amounts of salt have a greater risk of being overweight or obese.
Feb 29, 2016
Making breastfeeding best for women working outside the home
The health advantages of exclusive breastfeeding have been documented and reported for both mothers and children. According to a 2014 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nationally 79 percent of infants ...
Feb 29, 2016
Study links normal stem cells to aggressive prostate cancer
A study that revealed new findings about prostate cells may point to future strategies for treating aggressive and therapy-resistant forms of prostate cancer.
Feb 29, 2016