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Marijuana use may be linked to temporarily weakened heart muscle
Science Daily - 13 Nov 2016 23:04
Active marijuana use may double the risk of stress cardiomyopathy, an uncommon heart muscle malfunction that can mimic heart attack symptoms, according to new research.
Sugary drink sales drop nearly 20 percent after multi-faceted campaign
Science Daily - 13 Nov 2016 23:04
After a multi-faceted campaign that included policy changes and community education efforts, residents of one Maryland county put fewer sugary drinks in their grocery carts, according to new research.
Inherited taste perceptions may explain why some people eat too much salt
Science Daily - 13 Nov 2016 23:03
People with enhanced bitter taste perception are almost twice as likely to consume too much sodium as people with less acute tasting ability. Those with gene variations that allow them to taste bitter more intensely may ...
Large decrease in coronary heart disease in US
Science Daily - 13 Nov 2016 23:01
The incidence of coronary heart disease in the U.S. declined nearly 20 percent from 1983 to 2011, according to a new study.
Bystander CPR improves survival, neurological outcomes in U. S. children
Science Daily - 13 Nov 2016 22:57
Children who suffer cardiac arrest outside a hospital setting are more likely to survive, and to have better neurological outcomes, when they receive bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Researchers studying a ...
Three gene sets could predict response to rheumatoid arthritis therapies
Science Daily - 13 Nov 2016 22:49
Three gene expression signatures can help rheumatologists predict which patients are more likely to respond to tumor necrosis factor inhibitors (TNFi) or B-cell depletion therapies in patients with moderate to severe rhe...
Gut bacteria may be a trigger for antiphospholipid syndrome
Science Daily - 13 Nov 2016 22:49
The gut microbiomes of patients with antiphospholipid syndrome show higher levels of phospholipid-producing bacteria, and this findings point to microbes being a trigger for this life-threatening disease, according to ne...
Combination of NSAIDs and TNF-inhibitors shows benefit for ankylosing spondylitis
Science Daily - 13 Nov 2016 22:47
A combination of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and TNF-inhibitors may help slow down spine damage in ankylosing spondylitis, according to new research findings.
Men and women show sex-specific improvements after hip replacement, may benefit from unique rehab approaches
Science Daily - 13 Nov 2016 22:47
Outcomes such as pain, function, range of motion, and strength after total hip arthroplasty, or joint replacement surgery, are different for men & women, which could lead to the development of sex-specific rehabilitation...
Role of spleen in prolonged anxiety after stress
Science Daily - 13 Nov 2016 22:47
Scientists are uncovering clues to what might be unfolding in the relationship between the brain and immune system in those who suffer from long-term repercussions of stress. New research details those connections, speci...
Marijuana Use May Weaken Your Heart Muscle
Live Science - 13 Nov 2016 18:18
Using marijuana may be tied to a type of cardiomyopathy, or weakening of the heart muscle, a new study says.
Welcome to the New Era of Easy Media Manipulation
Singularity Hub - 13 Nov 2016 18:00
Have you noticed how bizarre social media and the news cycle has been lately? In the age of digital media, journalism is changing significantly. Widely available storytelling and distribution tools, misinformation spread...
To Keep the Weight Off, Keep Tracking Your Diet
Live Science - 13 Nov 2016 17:31
Keeping track of the foods you eat is an important strategy for weight loss, but continuing to monitor is also important to prevent regaining that weight.
Move Over, Sweet Tooth: Introducing the Salt Tooth
Live Science - 13 Nov 2016 16:39
You've heard of a sweet tooth, but what about a salt tooth?