Cardiology
Aspirin as good as Plavix for poor leg circulation: study
(HealthDay) -- Aspirin works as well as Plavix in patients with blocked leg arteries, a new European study finds.
Feb 22, 2012
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Oncology & Cancer
Prostate cancer—a notable killer of Black men—can be made less deadly by modifying key risks, new study finds
Prostate cancer has long held an infamous reputation as a notable killer of Black men—a malignant stalker that has caused one of the deepest disparities in survival among all cancers affecting males.
Health
Researchers quantify how many years of life are gained by being physically active
In a new study from Brigham and Women's Hospital, in collaboration with the National Cancer Institute, researchers have quantified how many years of life are gained by being physically active at different levels, among all ...
Nov 6, 2012
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Study suggests lithium may decrease risk of developing dementia
Researchers have identified a link suggesting that lithium could decrease the risk of developing dementia, which affects nearly one million people in the UK.
Mar 17, 2022
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Health
Scientists warn of new health threat caused by global warming
Monash University researchers are warning that global warming is likely to increase illnesses caused by undernutrition, due to the effects of heat exposure.
Oct 29, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How to boost your mood through food
You've had a bad breakup, a rotten day at work or you're just too exhausted to cook. You're craving comfort, something to soothe your mood. So, you reach for … a salad?
Mar 30, 2022
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Addiction
Rise in overdose deaths increasingly affects those with lower educational attainment, study finds
Drug overdose deaths increased sharply among Americans without a college education and nearly doubled over a three-year period among those who don't have a high school diploma, according to a new RAND Corporation study. The ...
Oct 6, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Predicting the value of indexing symptoms for ovarian cancer
The use of symptom indices to identify patients with symptoms associated with ovarian cancer who may need further screening is increasing in both the UK and the US in an attempt to promote earlier diagnosis, but they may ...
Jan 14, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Are antibiotics effective for low back pain?
It is estimated that four in five Australians will experience low back pain during their lifetime. Treatment options are limited, and low back pain remains the leading cause of disability worldwide.
Feb 24, 2016
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Health
School cafeterias use technology to create healthy eating 'report card'
Childhood obesity is a national issue and many communities have looked to their schools for help. While schools are required to follow new federal guidelines for healthier lunch options, whether students are actually eating ...
Jan 19, 2015
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