Medical News, 17 June 2014 | 15 Minute News

Staring at PC screens impacts eye secretions, symptoms mimic dry eye disease

Tech Times - 17 Jun 2014 01:24

If you stare at a PC screen all day and your eyes start to hurt, then it's time to blink and drop in some artificial tears. Long hours of computer use can bring on symptoms of dry eye disease, according to new research.

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Salt reduction on the table for FDA. Current consumption at unhealthy levels, it says

Tech Times - 17 Jun 2014 23:03

FDA is currently preparing 'voluntary guidelines' in asking food companies and restaurants to cut back on the amount of salt they add to food. Several have already complied, such as Subway and ConAgra.

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Health care in U.S. is most expensive, and least effective, in the world among developed nations: Study

Tech Times - 17 Jun 2014 19:12

A recent survey of the health care systems of the world's 11 wealthiest nations ranked the U.S. dead last on measures of 'efficiency, equity, and outcomes.' The U.S. also bottomed out in the same survey in 2010, 2007, 20...

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Researchers create better methods to detect E. coli

e! Science News - 17 Jun 2014 18:27

Kansas State University diagnosticians are helping the cattle industry save millions of dollars each year by developing earlier and accurate detection of E. coli.

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Vitamin A derivative potentially treats type 2 diabetes and prevents its complications

e! Science News - 17 Jun 2014 18:26

At a time when obesity, type 2 diabetes, and their complications are a veritable epidemic worldwide, researchers at the University of Montreal and CHUM Research Centre (CRCHUM) recently demonstrated the potential of reti...

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Exploring a Culture of Health: Building Resilience to Undo the Effects of Childhood Trauma

Discover - 17 Jun 2014 17:50

This post is part of Exploring a Culture of Health, a citizen science series brought to you by Discover Magazine, SciStarter and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, serving as an ally to help Americans work together to b...

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Beta blockers do not guarantee improved bypass surgery outcome: Study

Tech Times - 17 Jun 2014 16:32

Study finds use of beta blockers a day before bypass surgery does not improve outcome. It is also associated with abnormal and rapid heart rate.

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Caffeine affects girls and boys differently after they reach puberty: Study

Tech Times - 17 Jun 2014 15:46

Girls and boys are affected differently by caffeine, based on a new study headed by Jennifer Temple of the University at Buffalo.

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Bionic pancreas may help Type 1 diabetics

Tech Times - 17 Jun 2014 15:37

Type 1 diabetes could soon be controlled by a bionic pancreas users keep in their pocket, and operate with a smartphone.

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E-cigeratte marketing robust as vendors pack more flavor options on the shelves

Tech Times - 17 Jun 2014 14:43

Marketing of the electronic smoking device is going strong despite increasing debate on its effectiveness and potential health concerns and more e-cig flavors are crowing the shelves. The number of flavors, says a resear...

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It's not the sorting hat from Hogwarts but this helmet can detect stroke

Tech Times - 17 Jun 2014 14:11

A team of researchers from Sweden have come up with a microwave helmet that can detect both a blood clot induced stroke and a hemorrhagic stroke. The device may help speed up treatments and reduce disability risks of str...

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Hobby Lobby case: Supreme Court to rule on religious belief versus employee's right to healthcare debate

Tech Times - 17 Jun 2014 11:53

Supreme Court to rule if for-profit companies can defy federal health care law on religious grounds. Suit brought by Christian-owned arts-and-crafts chain Hobby Lobby.

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37 percent of adults with autism manipulated, abused by people they trust

Tech Times - 17 Jun 2014 10:45

More people living with autism are neglected and in need of support and care to prompt them to take care of themselves. But new government proposals may make life even harder for them.

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