Fibrosis occurs when permanent scar tissue forms during wound healing and can strike almost any of the body's tissues and organs with devastating consequences. In fact, statistics show that it contributes to at least one-third ...
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Did you ever feel your own shoulders relax when you saw a friend receive a shoulder massage? For those of you who said "yes," congratulations, your brain is using its power to create a "placebo effect." For those who said ...
Feb 14, 2022
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Every day we are exposed to things like pollution and ultraviolet light which increase our risk of illness. Many people take on additional risks—due to tobacco smoke, fast food or alcohol, for example.
Feb 11, 2022
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Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, a common misconception is that kids aren't affected much by COVID-19, and if they were to get sick, their symptoms would be mild. However, the pandemic is affecting children in many ways, ...
Jan 26, 2022
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New research indicates that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound effect on pediatric oncology health care professionals worldwide, requiring significant staffing changes and causing physical, psychological, and financial ...
Jan 24, 2022
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Everyday exposure to obesity-promoting chemicals (obesogens) represents a significant risk to public health, and needs stronger regulation to minimize exposure and protect people's health, according to evidence presented ...
Sep 24, 2021
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Contrary to common thinking, cocaine triggers an addiction in only 20 percent of consumers. But what happens in their brains when they lose control of their consumption? Thanks to a recent experimental method, neuroscientists ...
Sep 9, 2021
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Teens need to regularly switch screen time for physical activity for the sake of their health and mental wellbeing, according to a University of Queensland-led study.
Aug 10, 2021
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(HealthDay)—Digital self-monitoring of physical activity and diet is an effective intervention to support weight loss in adults with obesity or overweight, according to a review published online June 30 in Obesity Reviews.
Jul 9, 2021
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Extended exposure to light during nighttime can have negative consequences for human health. But now, researchers from Japan have identified a new type of light with reduced consequences for physiological changes during sleep.
Jul 9, 2021
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