Health
Why ordinary people become heroes
You've just witnessed a horrific car crash. Your heart is pounding, you're in shock. And the decision you make in the next thirty seconds could be the difference between life and death.
Aug 18, 2014
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Saturated fats make some cells lose track of time—and that's bad
Foods high in fat, especially saturated fat, are bad for you. A high-fat diet is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease as well as metabolic disorders like obesity and type 2 diabetes. So why does saturated fat have these ...
Jun 8, 2016
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Cardiology
Losing hour over weekend may put heart at risk Monday
(HealthDay) -- Not only do you lose an hour of sleep after the clocks move ahead to daylight saving time this weekend, you may also be at increased risk for a heart attack, an expert warns.
Mar 8, 2012
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Health
Reassurance can be as important as waiting times for ambulance patients
Ambulance services should be assessed on how reassured patients and their families feel during an emergency as well as on response times, researchers have found.
Jun 30, 2015
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Medications
Anti-inflammatory drugs did not speed COVID-19 recovery but prevented deaths, national study finds
Two drugs commonly used to treat inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis did not shorten recovery time for patients hospitalized with severe COVID-19 but did reduce the likelihood of death when compared ...
Jul 10, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study finds teens benefit from 'forest bathing'—even in cities
Youth mental health in urban environments is significantly better when more nature is incorporated into city design. A new study from University of Waterloo researchers suggests that forest bathing, the simple method of being ...
Feb 27, 2024
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Medical research
The mental association of color and temperature
In a typical kitchen or bathroom you often find the hot and cold water taps labelled red and blue.
Apr 1, 2014
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Medical research
First aid: Drones make a difference
Eurac Research and Mountain Rescue South Tyrol tested the use of drones to locate and rescue accident victims in Bletterbach Gorge. The results are in, drones save valuable time and increase safety for rescue services in ...
Jun 1, 2023
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Medications
Anti-hepatitis medicine surprises
Hepatitis C is a serious disease, but the biggest threat to someone's health is not the virus itself. Rather, it is the diseases that can result from it such as reduced liver functioning, scar tissue in the liver and potentially ...
Dec 5, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Why some of us crave fear
Each Halloween, we are reminded that we are a nation divided.
Nov 1, 2016
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