Health
Gala apple passes Red Delicious as America's favorite
At their core, Americans have changed—at least when it comes to their apple preferences.
Aug 27, 2018
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Pediatrics
Honey may protect children who swallow button batteries
(HealthDay)—Ingesting honey after swallowing a button battery may reduce injuries and improve outcomes in children, according to research published recently in Laryngoscope.
Aug 17, 2018
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Cardiology
Smartwatch effective in detecting atrial fibrillation
Irregular heart impulses that lead to stroke can be detected with great accuracy using a smartwatch with a specially designed application, a finding that could eventually lead to new ways to screen patients for earlier treatment, ...
Mar 22, 2018
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Health
McDonald's moves cheeseburgers off Happy Meal menu
McDonald's is taking cheeseburgers and chocolate milk off its Happy Meal menu in an effort to cut down on the calories, sodium, saturated fat and sugar that kids consume at its restaurants.
Feb 15, 2018
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Health
Apple investors press for parental controls on iPhones
(HealthDay)—Parents aren't the only ones worried about their kids' smartphone habits. Some big Apple investors want the iPhone developer to make it easier for Mom and Dad to manage their children's phone time.
Jan 8, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
New app to prevent self-harm and suicide launched
A new app to help people who are considering self-harm or having suicidal thoughts is now available to download from the Apple App Store and Google Play. The distrACT app which has been designed by doctors with young adults ...
Dec 7, 2017
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Health
Is apple cider vinegar really a wonder food?
Folk medicine has favoured apple cider vinegar for centuries and many claims are made for its supposed benefits.
Nov 24, 2017
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Neuroscience
Penny-wise, pound-foolish decisions explained by neurons' firing
The British have a pithy way of describing people who dither over spending 20 cents more for premium ice cream but happily drop an extra $5,000 for a fancier house: penny wise and pound foolish.
Nov 2, 2017
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Health
Expert: Be concerned about how apps collect, share health data
As of 2016 there were more than 165,000 health and wellness apps available though the Apple App Store alone. According to Rice University medical media expert Kirsten Ostherr, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates ...
Oct 20, 2017
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Pioneering app to transform the lives of people with dementia
An innovative new app could help enhance home and hospital environments for people with dementia – improving patient outcomes and reducing the strain on health services, according to University of Stirling academics.
Sep 21, 2017
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