Cardiology
Gulf War illness may increase risk for heart disease or stroke
Military veterans with Gulf War illness may face a higher risk for heart disease, stroke and several risk factors, a new study suggests.
Oct 2, 2023
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Q&A: The signs of dementia and what can be done to stave it off
The number one risk factor for Alzheimer's disease is age, far more than genetics. Because of the aging of the U.S. population, there are currently 6.7 million Americans with dementia, including Alzheimer's.
Aug 29, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How building resiliency in young adults could help address a mental health crisis
When it comes to treating diseases of the body, such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer, early diagnosis and treatment play a key role in keeping patients healthy and improving their quality of life.
Jul 13, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
China says 239 people died from COVID-19 in June in a significant uptick
China reported Thursday that 239 people died from COVID-19 in June in a significant uptick months after it lifted most containment measures.
Jul 6, 2023
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Cardiology
Metformin treatment may decrease the mortality risk in ICU patients with type 2 diabetes and CHF
Patients receiving intensive care often have diabetes mellitus (DM) together with chronic heart failure (CHF). In these patients, the use of metformin in intensive care is controversial. This study was aimed at assessing ...
Jun 27, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Lung and heart stem cell research paves way for new COVID-19 treatments
Researchers have used heart and lung stem cells infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 to better understand how the disease impacts different organs, paving the way for more targeted treatments.
Jun 13, 2023
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Health
What are the symptoms of heat stroke?
During the summer, people tend to spend more time outdoors for longer periods of time, which can lead to a higher risk of a heat-related illness, such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
Jun 7, 2023
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Overweight & Obesity
Colorado tackles eating disorders by limiting use of BMI and diet pill sales to kids
In the midst of a surge in eating disorders across the country, Colorado's acting governor signed bills Tuesday that will create a state program dedicated to addressing the mental illness, limit the use of body mass index ...
May 31, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Examining the acute problem of chronic disease
In medicine and science, the term "pathogenesis" describes the origin and development of disease. There is not, however, a broadly accepted term to describe the other half of the equation: the process of healing and recovery.
May 10, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
A new primary care model proves effective for patients with severe mental illness
Over the past few years, the Department of Family Medicine and the Department of Psychiatry in UNC's School of Medicine have been working together to spearhead the development of a new "enhanced primary care" model to provide ...
Apr 11, 2023
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