Cardiology

Latinos less aware of automated external defibrillators

Latinos are less likely to know what an automated external defibrillator (AED) is and who can use it, which could affect outcomes of sudden cardiac arrests in Latino neighborhoods, according to preliminary research presented ...

Oncology & Cancer

Five persistent myths about the causes of breast cancer

Understanding what causes a type of cancer is vital to prevent more cases in the future. But it can feel like we're being told to avoid a new thing every day because it might cause cancer. A survey in the US found that agreement ...

Oncology & Cancer

Confronting breast cancer is crucial to India's economic development

Breast cancer is a growing epidemic in India. It could kill 76,000 women a year by 2020, according to a recent study. It claimed more than 70,000 lives in 2012. At the heart of the issue is the country's rapid economic development, ...

Oncology & Cancer

No more limits for breast reconstruction after tumour surgery

For many breast cancer patients, the complete or partial loss of their breasts after tumour removal is traumatising. "There is no need to worry because there are many methods of restoring breasts to ensure the integrity of ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Why being aware of your mortality can be good for you

Nobody likes to think about lying on their death bed. From health anxiety to midlife crises, it seems like thoughts about ageing and death can often unleash some level of neurosis. But is that the whole story? We have examined ...

Health

Kids, cash, and snacks: What motivates a healthier food choice?

What determines how children decide to spend their cash on snacks? A new study shows that children's experience with money and their liking of brands influenced purchase decisions - and that for some children, higher prices ...

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