Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Tick-caused meat allergy on the rise in the US
(HealthDay)—Red meat allergy caused by a bite from the lone star tick appears to be on the rise in the United States, a researcher says.
Jul 8, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
More frequent screening after prostate cancer treatment not linked to improved survival
Prostate cancer patients who were monitored more frequently after treatment did not live significantly longer than patients who were monitored once a year, according to study findings led by a University of North Carolina ...
Jun 4, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
Breast cancer places greater financial burden on black women
Having breast cancer placed a significantly greater financial strain on black women than white women, according to study by researchers at the University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center.
May 2, 2018
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Autism spectrum disorders
Here's why the apparent increase in autism spectrum disorders may be good for US children
The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder among American children continues to rise, new government data suggest. And that may be a good thing.
Apr 29, 2018
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Health
Stricter gun control could stop violent men killing their partners and themselves
Men who use guns to kill their partner are also likely to commit suicide. Those planning to commit suicide are not deterred by severe penalties, and therefore the most successful way of preventing such homicides is to restrict ...
Apr 24, 2018
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Health
Going deep to study exercise's molecular nitty-gritty
About 120 scientists from around the U.S. are in Louisiana as part of a six-year, $170 million National Institutes of Health program to study the molecular nitty-gritty of exercise.
Apr 18, 2018
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
About half of pregnant women with HIV have C-sections
(HealthDay)—About half of pregnant women with HIV infection underwent cesarean delivery between 1998 and 2013, according to a study published online April 6 in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Apr 11, 2018
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Cardiology
Genetic test may improve post-stent treatment, outcome
Using genetic testing to inform which blood thinner to use following a procedure to open narrowed blood vessels resulted in significantly fewer complications among patients, according to new research in Circulation: Genomic ...
Apr 3, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Poor mothers face greater scrutiny over their children's weight
Low-income mothers who use food assistance programs face a high level of surveillance over their children's health and weight, new UBC research suggests.
Mar 6, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
Health indicators for newborns of breast cancer survivors may vary by cancer type
For breast cancer survivors, the risk of giving birth prematurely, and for other health concerns for their newborns, may depend on the type of breast cancer they had, according to a study from University of North Carolina ...
Feb 5, 2018
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