Health
Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away? A nutritionist explains the science behind 'functional' foods
We've all heard that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but how true is that?
Aug 11, 2023
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Health
FDA finalizes limit on how much arsenic can be in apple juice
Federal regulators have finalized new guidance on how much inorganic arsenic can be present in apple juice, in an effort to limit the exposure of infants and young children to this environmental contaminant.
Jun 7, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Wearable devices may be able to capture well-being through effortless data collection using AI
Applying machine learning models, a type of artificial intelligence (AI), to data collected passively from wearable devices can identify a patient's degree of resilience and well-being, according to investigators at the Icahn ...
May 2, 2023
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Parkinson's & Movement disorders
Smartwatches may be key to development of new Parkinson's treatments
New research shows that commercially available smartphones and watches, like the Apple Watch, are able to capture key features of early, untreated Parkinson's disease. These technologies could provide researchers with more ...
Apr 18, 2023
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Health
Got gastroenteritis? Here's why eating bananas helps but drinking flat lemonade might not
Doctors are reportedly concerned about a spike in the number of kids with gastroenteritis—when tummy infections can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, abdominal pain, headache and muscle aches.
Jan 26, 2023
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Health
Apple cider vinegar: Is drinking this popular home remedy bad for your teeth? A dentist explains
Apple cider vinegar has become a popular home remedy in recent years and has been used for centuries in cooking and medicine. It's thought to help with a wide range of health issues, including high cholesterol, blood sugar ...
Jan 20, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Mental health apps offer basic features, privacy challenges common
Mental health apps offer basic features and privacy challenges are common, according to a study published online Dec. 28 in JAMA Network Open.
Dec 29, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New findings on memory impairment in epilepsy
People with chronic epilepsy often experience impaired memory. Researchers at the University of Bonn have now found a mechanism in mice that could explain these deficits. The German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) ...
Dec 19, 2022
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Health
Fitbit, Apple Watch screening for faulty heart rhythms needs more study
Company claims are leaping ahead of medical science in promoting the use of smartwatches to screen for heart rhythm disorders.
Dec 5, 2022
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Pediatrics
Active screen time: New children's app promotes healthy eating, exercise
A Cornell University researcher and colleagues have developed a series of free, evidence-informed apps for preschool-aged children to encourage healthy eating behaviors and exercise.
Sep 21, 2022
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