Health
Many parents lack the confidence to get their kids to exercise
If Canadian parents are going to get their kids to exercise more, they need more than just public awareness campaigns.
Sep 12, 2016
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Health
Keep it steady: The importance of maintaining healthy blood pressure
If you are waiting for symptoms to pop up as a warning for high blood pressure, think again. Dr. Vijay Nambi, cardiologist and professor of medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, says it's called the silent killer for a ...
Feb 7, 2024
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Medical research
Low-level blasts from heavy weapons can cause traumatic brain injury—the physics of invisible cell death
When the force of a blast shoots a round out of a large-caliber rifle, howitzer or M1 Abrams tank gun, the teams of people operating these weapons are exposed to low-level blasts that can cause traumatic brain injuries.
Feb 28, 2024
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Lead on climate change to 'make America great again,' respiratory doctors urge Trump
If the new US President wants to keep his promise to 'make America great again,' then he should follow the example of the late British premier Margaret Thatcher on climate change, say a group of UK and US respiratory doctors, ...
Jan 19, 2017
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Emergency care adapted for pregnant women shows promise
Increased vigilance for high blood pressure and diffuse stomach pain. These are some of the characteristics of emergency care adapted for pregnant women and new mothers. The model, which could become clinical routine throughout ...
Nov 14, 2023
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Cardiology
Research to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes in hazardous occupations
A team from the Skoltech-based NTI Center of Excellence (CoE) has succeeded in making blood pressure measurements more accurate by using standard wearable heart rate monitor data. The researchers developed novel algorithms ...
Mar 25, 2021
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Health
Calls for 'smartphone free' childhood grow in UK
It is the question many adults dread being asked by their children: when can I have a smartphone? But as fears grow about the impact of the gadgets on young minds, some UK parents are fighting back.
Mar 29, 2024
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Cardiology
Better options needed for children at higher risk of premature heart disease
Obesity and severe obesity in childhood and adolescence have been added to the list of conditions that put children and teens at increased risk for premature heart disease, according to a new scientific statement from the ...
Feb 25, 2019
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Health
Phone calls to help adults delay the onset of diabetes
(Medical Xpress)—A pilot medical program at Virginia Tech will use an automated calling system as part of larger program to help adults who are at risk for developing diabetes. The calls will be designed to encourage patients ...
Dec 4, 2012
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Overweight & Obesity
AAP recommends greater access to surgical treatments for severe obesity
Recognizing that severe obesity is a serious and worsening public health crisis in children and adolescents, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is calling for greater access to metabolic and bariatric surgery, one of ...
Oct 28, 2019
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