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NYU researchers find diabetes perceptions vary according to risk factors
e! Science News - 17 Apr 2015 20:06
Recent research published in The Diabetes Educator by Dr. Shiela Strauss, associate professor of nursing and co-director of the Statistics and Data Management Core for NYU's Colleges of Nursing and Dentistry, along with ...
Warm Spring Weather Causing Uptick In Tick Numbers
Tech Times - 17 Apr 2015 17:00
The warm spring weather may result in a boom in the tick population in parts of the U.S. Blacklegged ticks can cause Lyme disease in humans.
Snoring May Have Link To Mental Decline And Memory Loss Says Study
Tech Times - 17 Apr 2015 16:41
Heavy snoring and sleep apnea linked to early onset of mental decline and Alzheimer's disease. Treatment of sleep breathing problems can delay mental decline.
Scientists Accidentally Discover Protein That Can Boost Immune System Against Cancer
Tech Times - 17 Apr 2015 15:58
It didn't even have any function before and now, researchers are saying, a protein has the ability to fight cancer and improve the body's ability to ward off viruses.
Study Shows Maple Syrup May Help Fight Bacterial Infections
Tech Times - 17 Apr 2015 15:55
A recent study showed that maple syrup could help cut use of antibiotics to fight bacterial infections. Maple syrup is a rich source of phenolic compounds, which when combined with antibiotics can be very effective again...
60,000: Number Of People Killed Annually By Rabies From Dogs
Tech Times - 17 Apr 2015 15:29
The Global Alliance for Rabies Control reports that about 60,000 people around the world die each year due to complications from rabies. A majority of the victims come from less developed countries.
Thrombectomy within 8 Hours after Symptom Onset in Ischemic Stroke
New England Journal of Medicine - 17 Apr 2015 12:50
New England Journal of Medicine, Ahead of Print.
Endovascular Therapy for Stroke -- It's about Time
New England Journal of Medicine - 17 Apr 2015 12:50
New England Journal of Medicine, Ahead of Print.
Stent-Retriever Thrombectomy after Intravenous t-PA vs. t-PA Alone in Stroke
New England Journal of Medicine - 17 Apr 2015 11:30
New England Journal of Medicine, Ahead of Print.
Inhaled Measles Vaccine Falls Short of Injected Version in Study
MedicineNet - 17 Apr 2015 09:00
Title: Inhaled Measles Vaccine Falls Short of Injected Version in StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/15/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/16/2015 12:00:00 AM
New Synthetic Drug 'Flakka' Triggers Crazed Behaviors
MedicineNet - 17 Apr 2015 09:00
Title: New Synthetic Drug 'Flakka' Triggers Crazed BehaviorsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/16/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/16/2015 12:00:00 AM
Substance Abuse Reported by About 1 in 10 American Workers
MedicineNet - 17 Apr 2015 09:00
Title: Substance Abuse Reported by About 1 in 10 American WorkersCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/16/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/16/2015 12:00:00 AM
Chemo for Breast Cancer Erases Woman's Fingerprints
MedicineNet - 17 Apr 2015 09:00
Title: Chemo for Breast Cancer Erases Woman's FingerprintsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/15/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/16/2015 12:00:00 AM
Americans Get Too Many Tests Before Cataract Surgery, Study Finds
MedicineNet - 17 Apr 2015 09:00
Title: Americans Get Too Many Tests Before Cataract Surgery, Study FindsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/15/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/16/2015 12:00:00 AM
Heavy Snoring, Apnea Tied to Earlier Brain Troubles
MedicineNet - 17 Apr 2015 09:00
Title: Heavy Snoring, Apnea Tied to Earlier Brain TroublesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/15/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/16/2015 12:00:00 AM
Chemicals in Some Flavored E-Cigs Exceed Recommended Limits: Study
MedicineNet - 17 Apr 2015 09:00
Title: Chemicals in Some Flavored E-Cigs Exceed Recommended Limits: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/15/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/16/2015 12:00:00 AM
Health Tip: Too Much Alcohol Can Affect Muscle Mass
MedicineNet - 17 Apr 2015 09:00
Title: Health Tip: Too Much Alcohol Can Affect Muscle MassCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/16/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/16/2015 12:00:00 AM
1 in 10 U.S. Teens Has Tried Hashish
MedicineNet - 17 Apr 2015 09:00
Title: 1 in 10 U.S. Teens Has Tried HashishCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/15/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/16/2015 12:00:00 AM
Health Tip: Measure Your Child's Height and Weight Correctly
MedicineNet - 17 Apr 2015 09:00
Title: Health Tip: Measure Your Child's Height and Weight CorrectlyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/16/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/16/2015 12:00:00 AM
Cancer Gene Tests Should Include Healthy Tissue, Too: Study
MedicineNet - 17 Apr 2015 09:00
Title: Cancer Gene Tests Should Include Healthy Tissue, Too: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/15/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/16/2015 12:00:00 AM
Depression Plus Diabetes May Boost Dementia Risk
MedicineNet - 17 Apr 2015 09:00
Title: Depression Plus Diabetes May Boost Dementia RiskCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/15/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/16/2015 12:00:00 AM
About 1 in 10 Kids Tries E-Cigarettes
MedicineNet - 17 Apr 2015 09:00
Title: About 1 in 10 Kids Tries E-CigarettesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/15/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/16/2015 12:00:00 AM
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