Health
Black Americans may be more resilient to stress than white Americans
White Americans live on average 3.6 years longer than black Americans. If you look only at men, the difference becomes 4.4 years.
Sep 19, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Mums encouraged to switch off for their mental health
A world first Australian study has found a link between modern screen-based sedentary behaviours and anxiety risk in mothers of young children aged under five years.
May 23, 2016
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Oncology & Cancer
Black men more likely to undergo PSA screening than non-hispanic whites
African American men have the highest rate of prostate cancer and shorter survival time compared to other racial/ethnic groups in the U.S. Their mortality rate is more than twice that of their white counterparts. Early diagnosis ...
Feb 25, 2016
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Diabetes
Phone for a doctor
Worried you might be at risk from diabetes? Check your phone: it might help stop you getting the disease. And if you already have diabetes? Your phone might even help you monitor your condition at home.
Oct 29, 2015
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Cardiology
Hysterectomy at younger age tied to heart disease risks
(HealthDay)—Hysterectomy is associated with an increased likelihood of cardiovascular risk factors and disease, especially among younger women, a new study suggests.
Aug 5, 2015
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Health
Frequent users of emergency care more than twice as likely to die or be admitted
Frequent users of emergency care are more than twice as likely as infrequent users to die, be admitted to hospital, or require other outpatient treatment, concludes an analysis of the available evidence, published online ...
May 7, 2015
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Overweight & Obesity
Depression puts low-income population at even greater risk for obesity and poor nutrition
In a study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, researchers from the RAND Corporation report that for people receiving food assistance there are significant links between depression, poor dietary ...
Mar 10, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Research shows lung disease case finding in pharmacies could save £264 million
Using community pharmacies to identify undiagnosed cases of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) at an early stage could save £264 million a year according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA).
Nov 11, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
'Swingers' multiple drug use heightens risk of sexually transmitted diseases
People who engage in heterosexual group sex and partner swapping are increasing their risk of catching sexually transmitted diseases if they engage in multiple drug use, says a study published online in the journal Sexually ...
Oct 23, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Texas health worker with Ebola wore full protective gear
A Texas health care worker who treated a Liberian man who died of Ebola was wearing full protective gear but was infected with the dangerous virus anyway, health officials said Sunday.
Oct 12, 2014
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