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Older adults need better blood pressure and cholesterol control to prevent cardiovascular disease
Prevention of cardiovascular events in elderly patients presents a therapeutic challenge because this age group is generally underrepresented in clinical trials, and doctors often assume that it is too late...
Young adult survivors of childhood cancer report feeling middle-aged
Do survivors of childhood cancer return to normal health as they grow up? New research finds young adult survivors of childhood cancer, age 18-29, report health-related quality of life that...
Researchers find moderate vascular risk in southwest native population
A relatively low prevalence of vascular risk has been reported among participants of the Southwest Heart Mind Study, especially among those treated for hypertension and hyperlipidemia despite overweight and obesity.
Bourbon or rye? You can't tell the difference, new study says
When asked to sort American whiskeys, consumers were more influenced by alcohol content, age at bottling and product brand, a food scientist has found.
Infant body mass index can predict obesity at age 2, study says
Stephen FellerPHILADELPHIA, April 22 (UPI) -- A high body mass index, or BMI, at two months old puts infants at increased risk for obesity by age 2, according to a...
In child heart patients, novel approach improves symptoms of hazardous lymph blockage
Pediatric researchers have devised an innovative, safe and minimally invasive procedure that helps relieve rare but potentially life-threatening airway blockages occurring in children who had surgery for congenital heart defects....
Study links neighborhood greenness to reduction in chronic diseases
Higher levels of greenness (trees, park space and other vegetation) in neighborhoods is linked with significantly lower chronic illnesses, diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol, public health researchers has shown. The...
New study shows electronic health records often capture incomplete mental health data
This study compares information available in a typical electronic health record (EHR) with data from insurance claims, focusing on diagnoses, visits, and hospital care for depression and bipolar disorder.
Inspirational managers may harm workers' health
Managers who inspire their staff to perform above and beyond the call of duty may actually harm their employees' health over time, according to researchers. Transformational leadership has previously been...
Blood transfusions in high risk malaria zones could be made safer with new blood treatment technology
Patients, especially children, who undergo blood transfusions in sub-Saharan Africa are at high risk of transfusion-transmitted malaria. A new trial suggests that treating donated blood with a new technology that...
Sleep loss detrimental to blood vessels
Getting too little sleep causes changes in the metabolism of cholesterol, demonstrates a new study. According to the results, long-term sleep loss may contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease.
If you think Mexican food is unhealthy, then you need to read this cookbook
Living in Los Angeles means having to keep up with all the diets: Atkins diet, the Whole 30, the Paleo diet. There's no shortage of advice on what you should...
Biomaterials coax immune cells to help heal damaged tissue
Findings in mice could lead to therapies that regenerate tissue after injuries
The rise and fall of the antibiotic age
It's a dog-eat-dog world, but in the lab of University of Alberta bacteriologist Jon Dennis, it's actually virus-eat-bacteria.
Researchers have discovered two ways a compound blocks dengue virus
Harvard Medical School scientists have found a compound that in laboratory dishes blocks the dengue virus in two ways, raising hopes for a future drug whose dual activity could suppress...
Public Health: Obamacare Seems to Be Reducing People’s Medical Debt
A study builds on earlier evidence that offering the poor health insurance helps them avoid financial shocks.
Phys Ed: Getting People to Move More
New recommendations from the National Physical Activity Plan Alliance include updated advice for how people might encourage physical activity in their communities and schools.
7 Police Officers Guarding Vaccination Team in Pakistan Are Shot Dead
There was no immediate claim of responsibility, and officials said they were investigating whether the attacks were connected to the immunization campaign.
Toronto Raptors stymie Indiana Pacers, take 2-1 series lead
By Jeff Washburn, The Sports Xchange INDIANAPOLIS -- The Toronto Raptors have a reputation for being one of the NBA's best defensive teams.
Gerrit Cole carries Pittsburgh Pirates past San Diego Padres
By Jay Paris, The Sports Xchange SAN DIEGO -- The Pittsburgh Pirates needed a win and someone to throw a lifesaver to their depleted bullpen.
The Flu (Influenza): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The flu (short for influenza) is a respiratory virus that affects the throat, nose, bronchi and, sometimes, the lungs.
FDA issues alert on imported shrimp, prawn
Shawn PriceWASHINGTON, April 21 (UPI) -- The FDA has issued an Import Alert on shrimp and prawn from Peninsular Malaysia, saying they contain antibiotics unfit for human consumption.
Tony Stewart farewell tour finally getting started
By Jonathan Ingram, The Sports Xchange It's too bad three-time Sprint Cup champion Tony Stewart had to sit out this season's first eight races with a freak back injury.
Brain Hemorrhage: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
A brain hemorrhage is bleeding in or around the brain. Brain hemorrhages occur when an artery in the brain bursts.
CDC: 1 in 8 U.S. workers has some hearing loss
HealthDay News Nearly 13 percent of U.S. workers suffer from at least some hearing loss, a new federal government study finds.
Aggressive treatment of 'mini-strokes' lowers risk for major stroke
Stephen FellerWASHINGTON, April 21 (UPI) -- Better and faster use of stroke prevention methods after mini-strokes can help reduce risk of additional strokes and death, according to researchers.
[Report] Mx1 reveals innate pathways to antiviral resistance and lethal influenza disease
Influenza A virus (IAV) causes up to half a million deaths worldwide annually, 90% of which occur in older adults. We show that IAV-infected monocytes from older humans have impaired antiviral interferon production...
[Review] Trained immunity: A program of innate immune memory in health and disease
The general view that only adaptive immunity can build immunological memory has recently been challenged. In organisms lacking adaptive immunity, as well as in mammals, the innate immune system can...