When children receive their second measles-mumps-rubella vaccine, around the time they start kindergarten, they gain protection against all three viruses for all or most of their lives. Yet the effectiveness of an influenza ...
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Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have developed a nasal swab test for kids that diagnoses specific asthma subtype, or endotype. This non-invasive approach could help clinicians prescribe medications more precisely ...
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January is the time of year for setting New Year's resolutions for self-improvement. For many, these might be health-related—eating better, catching up on sleep, reducing how much they drink, exercising more or losing weight.
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Pancreatic cancer kills 50,000 people each year, according to the National Cancer Institute, and there are few effective treatment options for the disease. In a new study, researchers at University of California San Diego ...
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When facing a cancer diagnosis, patients often hear the term "palliative care" but may not fully understand what it means. Palliative care is all about improving quality of life and providing patients with an extra layer ...
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Social and environmental cues, like the sight of other animals eating or the scent of a tasty meal, can trigger overeating in animals—even when they're not hungry.
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There's no question that exercise is good for the heart. Regular exercise lowers blood pressure and cholesterol and reduces the chances of having a heart attack or stroke.
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University of Pittsburgh researchers uncovered a surprising link between Alzheimer's disease and herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1), suggesting that viral infections may play a role in the disease. The study results are published ...
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As we enter a new year armed with resolutions to improve our lives, there's a good chance we'll also be carrying something less helpful: extra kilos. At least half a kilogram, to be precise.
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It's the morning after a big night and you're feeling the effects of too much alcohol.
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