Genetics
Mother's diet affects the 'silencing' of her child's genes
A mother's diet before conception can permanently affect how her child's genes function, according to a study published in Nature Communications.
Apr 29, 2014
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Cardiology
Evidence points to potential benefits of polypill for heart health
(Medical Xpress)—Taking one pill instead of three could be a powerful ally to prevent cardiovascular disease, according to a new Cochrane systematic review of the latest research on polypills from a team of scientists at ...
Apr 21, 2014
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Health
Researchers pioneer use of video surveillance to better understand essential hygiene behavior
(Medical Xpress)—One of the best defenses against infectious disease is one of the most simple – hand washing.
Apr 15, 2014
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Health
Access to improved water and sanitation varies widely within sub-Saharan Africa
Access to improved drinking water and sanitation is highly variable within individual countries in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), according to a study published in this week's PLOS Medicine. Dr Rachel Pullan and colleagues, from ...
Apr 8, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Nearly 97 percent of health professionals wash their hands when patients are asked to watch
Improving hand hygiene compliance by healthcare professionals is no easy task, but a first-of-its-kind Canadian study by researchers at Women's College Hospital shows simply asking patients to audit their healthcare professional ...
Mar 31, 2014
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Health
Choice of GP practice pilot most popular with young commuters and patients moving home
A pilot scheme allowing patients to visit GPs outside the area they live in was most popular among younger commuters and people who had moved house but did not want to change their GP, according to a new report by the London ...
Mar 19, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
WHO program improves U.S. medical facility hand hygiene
(HealthDay)—For U.S. health care facilities, participation in the World Health Organization (WHO) global campaign to improve hand hygiene practices is associated with improved hand hygiene, according to a study published ...
Mar 5, 2014
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Health
Intimate partner violence in men who have sex with men is linked to adverse health effects
Intimate partner violence (IPV) among men who have sex with men (MSM) is linked to greater risk of mental and physical health symptoms, substance misuse, and sexually transmitted infections, according to a research article ...
Mar 4, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Hand hygiene lacking in many U.S. health care facilities: study
(HealthDay)—One in five U.S. health care facilities does not make alcohol-based hand sanitizer available everywhere it's needed, new research shows.
Feb 28, 2014
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Medical tourists seeking treatment overseas without sufficient information and advice
A team of researchers has found that British people travelling abroad for medical treatment are often unaware of the potential health and financial consequences they could face.
Feb 4, 2014
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