Health
High on iron? It stops anaemia but has a downside
A global study looking at the role that iron plays in 900 diseases has uncovered the impact of both low and high iron levels—and the news is mixed.
Jun 20, 2019
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Diabetes
Researchers develop non-invasive blood glucose monitoring process
As a child, Maria Valero witnessed her diabetic father prick his finger several times a day to draw blood and check his glucose levels using an electronic monitor. She was concerned about the invasive and painful process ...
Sep 30, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Being lonely and unhappy accelerates aging more than smoking, study finds
Molecular damage accumulates and contributes to the development of aging-related frailty and serious diseases. In some people these molecular processes are more intense than in others, a condition commonly referred to as ...
Sep 27, 2022
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Health
Down on Vitamin D? It could be the cause of chronic inflammation
Inflammation is an essential part of the body's healing process. But when it persists, it can contribute to a wide range of complex diseases including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and autoimmune diseases.
Aug 8, 2022
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HIV & AIDS
Finding the right exercise, diet aids for HIV patients
Although generally true, it's not enough for health-care professionals to simply advise patients to "exercise more and eat better," especially for people dealing with the physical, mental and emotional challenges of a chronic ...
Feb 21, 2019
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Health
Good hydration linked to healthy aging
Adults who stay well-hydrated appear to be healthier, develop fewer chronic conditions, such as heart and lung disease, and live longer than those who may not get sufficient fluids, according to a National Institutes of Health ...
Jan 2, 2023
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Medical economics
Physicians working in physician-owned practices more likely to be satisfied with their electronic health records
Despite having benefits for information exchange and patient safety, electronic health records (EHR) have had drawbacks for daily practice and the physician experience. Some studies suggest that physicians practicing in solo ...
Apr 21, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Inflammation could be a core feature of depression
People with depression have higher levels of inflammation in their bodies than those without depression, regardless of socioeconomic background, ill health or unhealthy behaviors, a study by King's College London finds.
May 17, 2021
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Dentistry
Dental service use falls and oral health worsens after people become eligible for Medicare, finds study
Half of all older adults in the U.S. lack dental insurance, and in 2018, nearly half of older adults received no dental care. A new study by investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General ...
Feb 7, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Studies of brain activity aren't as useful as scientists thought
Hundreds of published studies over the last decade have claimed it's possible to predict an individual's patterns of thoughts and feelings by scanning their brain in an MRI machine as they perform some mental tasks.
Jun 3, 2020
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