Overweight & Obesity
Telehealth may help rural Americans keep the weight off
(HealthDay)—Although many people can lose weight, few maintain the loss. Could individual telephone support be the key to keeping extra pounds at bay?
Jun 16, 2020
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Medical research
Text mining: Technology to speed up Alzheimer's biomarker discovery
New research proves that 'text mining' or using the power of computers to read the entire biomedical knowledge base, is a promising new tool in the search for Alzheimer's disease biomarkers.
Nov 8, 2012
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Cardiology
Cardiologists: Big data advances research, but shouldn't do so at the cost of privacy
We know we shouldn't, but most of us have clicked "agree" in a hurry to download an app or sign up for a streaming service without reading the user agreement in detail.
Feb 24, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Positive vibes only: Forego negative texts or risk being labelled a downer
A new study from researchers at the University of Ottawa's School of Psychology has found that using negative emojis in text messages produces a negative perception of the sender regardless of their true intent.
Feb 22, 2021
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Health
Can't quit smoking? Maybe you haven't gotten the right message
What motivates us the most? Rewards? Threats? Being part of a positive trend? These questions are central to a modern approach to help people kick the habit.
Apr 6, 2021
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Health
Texting your way to weight loss
If the idea of keeping a food and exercise diary keeps you from joining a weight-loss program, there may be a better way.
Nov 18, 2013
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Cardiology
Study reveals effectiveness of text message-based remote monitoring for postpartum hypertension
Text messaging could hold the key to identifying postpartum women at-risk for developing potentially life-threatening complications resulting from preeclampsia, according to a new study from researchers at the Perelman School ...
May 13, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Caring for dementia patient during pandemic? Try these stress-busting tips
(HealthDay)—The coronavirus pandemic will put extra stress on caregivers of loved ones with dementias, so the Alzheimer's Foundation of America offers some advice.
Apr 3, 2020
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Diabetes
Text messages helpful in controlling diabetes
Initial results of the Dulce Digital study were presented at the 74th Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association in San Francisco on June 13. The study findings suggest that a text message-based self-management ...
Jun 14, 2014
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Health
Millions who rely on Medicaid may be booted from program
If you get health care coverage through Medicaid, you might be at risk of losing that coverage over the next year.
Feb 26, 2023
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