(HealthDay)—The prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) among individuals who have never smoked is high in certain industries and occupations, according to research published in the April 5 issue of the ...
Apr 6, 2019
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Waste collection systems used throughout the UK could be causing significant long-term musculoskeletal issues for workers, research has shown.
Jan 18, 2019
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Scientists have identified a growth factor found in the kidneys that could minimise the diabetes-inducing effects of blood vessel damage.
Dec 21, 2018
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When we think about the holidays we often think about all of the great food that we will get to enjoy —your father's famous stuffing or your grandma's homemade cookies. Food brings us together, reminds us of loved ones ...
Dec 17, 2018
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Remember when being a vegetarian or vegan was considered radical? It's now thought quite ordinary, according to a new book co-edited by QUT and University of Adelaide food researchers.
Dec 11, 2018
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While most large corporations take responsibility for occupational risks, many partake in transferring these risks to smaller companies and the informal sector, where health risks are unrecognized and under-reported. More ...
Dec 5, 2018
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Promoting repair of dystrophic muscles is a major goal in the treatment of muscular dystrophies but is complicated by the incomplete knowledge of the cellular and molecular events that drive muscle regeneration.
Sep 11, 2018
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Globally, there has been much attention on avoiding or reducing food loss and food waste. But recent research has shown that young adults—18-to 24-year-olds—have a higher tendency to waste compared to other age groups.
Aug 22, 2018
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The mechanics behind how an important process within the cell traps material before recycling it has puzzled scientists for years. But Penn State researchers have gained new insight into how this process seals off waste, ...
Aug 15, 2018
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When a muscle is acutely injured—whether through accidental strain or intentional weight lifting—special repair cells called fibro-adipogenic progenitors (FAPs) rush to the rescue. These cells coordinate the activity ...
Jul 26, 2018
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