Psychology & Psychiatry
Can't go in a public restroom? You're not alone—and there's help
Most of us don't give much thought to going to the toilet. We go when we need to go.
Jan 22, 2020
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Cardiology
Prolonged breath-holding could help radiotherapy treatment of cardiac arrhythmias
A technique that enables patients suffering from heart conditions to hold their breath safely for over 5 minutes could have potential as part of a new treatment for cardiac arrhythmias, say researchers at the University of ...
Jan 20, 2020
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Health
Achieving equity in preventive health services
Six in every 10 Americans have a chronic health condition. These conditions, including heart disease, cancer, diabetes or stroke, are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States and contribute greatly ...
Jan 15, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Too many Canadians live with multiple chronic conditions, say researchers
A lack of physical activity, a poor diet and too much stress are taking their toll on the health of Canadians, says a new UBC study.
Dec 10, 2019
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Cardiology
Treating more than just the heart is critical for geriatric patients
Geriatric conditions such as frailty and cognitive impairments may inadvertently worsen when older patients are treated in cardiac intensive care units—even as they receive excellent care for their heart attack, heart failure, ...
Dec 9, 2019
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Health
In sickness and in health: Study looks at how married couples face chronic conditions
When they said their wedding vows, many of them promised to stand by one another in sickness and in health.
Dec 3, 2019
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Medical economics
How much for health insurance? Employee premiums and deductibles topped 11.5% of median income
Everyone knows it's expensive to get sick in America. But it also costs a lot to stay healthy—so much, in fact, that many people aren't willing to pay the price.
Dec 3, 2019
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Health
Some cities' smog can ruin your vacation
Got travel plans abroad? Spending just a short time in a highly polluted city can harm your health, researchers warn.
Dec 3, 2019
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Cardiology
Life-saving heart repair a first for the Southern Hemisphere
A Macquarie University Hospital interventional cardiologist has pioneered an innovative heart procedure that is helping patients avoid heart failure and death.
Nov 26, 2019
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Geriatricians, internists, and cardiologists surveyed about deprescribing
As you grow older, you're more likely to develop health conditions that require taking multiple medications—some of which you may take for a long time. Many older people also take over-the-counter (or "OTC") medications, ...
Nov 25, 2019
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