Specific plant foods reduce premature aging in childhood cancer survivors

by Elana GotkineFor childhood cancer survivors, specific plant foods are associated with a lower risk for premature aging, according to a studypublishedonline Jan. 23 in theJournal o

Updated on: March 21,2024

Specific plant foods reduce premature aging in childhood cancer survivors

by Elana GotkineFor childhood cancer survivors, specific plant foods are associated with a lower risk for premature aging, according to a studypublishedonline Jan. 23 in theJournal o

Updated on:March 21,2024

Bypassing doctors and getting health care from online services? Most older adults aren't buying it

by Dennis ThompsonOnline-only health care services have become a trendy way for people to receive low-cost medical attention.These websites don't require a referral orhealth insurancea

Updated on: March 18,2024

Bypassing doctors and getting health care from online services? Most older adults aren't buying it

by Dennis ThompsonOnline-only health care services have become a trendy way for people to receive low-cost medical attention.These websites don't require a referral orhealth insurancea

Updated on:March 18,2024

Older Americans say they feel trapped in Medicare Advantage plans

by Sarah Jane Tribble, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn 2016, Richard Timmins went to a free informational seminar to learn more about Medicare coverage."I listened to the insur

Updated on: March 16,2024

Older Americans say they feel trapped in Medicare Advantage plans

by Sarah Jane Tribble, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn 2016, Richard Timmins went to a free informational seminar to learn more about Medicare coverage."I listened to the insur

Updated on:March 16,2024

Study assesses patient satisfaction with telemedicine

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPatients generally exhibit high levels of satisfaction with telemedicine consultations, according to a new study. The time interval betwee

Updated on: March 19,2024

Study assesses patient satisfaction with telemedicine

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPatients generally exhibit high levels of satisfaction with telemedicine consultations, according to a new study. The time interval betwee

Updated on:March 19,2024

Open fireplaces could decrease life expectancy by up to 1.6 years, suggests modeling study

by University of LisbonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainArecent studypublished in theJournal of Building Engineeringshows that using open fireplaces for housewarming can d

Updated on: March 16,2024

Open fireplaces could decrease life expectancy by up to 1.6 years, suggests modeling study

by University of LisbonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainArecent studypublished in theJournal of Building Engineeringshows that using open fireplaces for housewarming can d

Updated on:March 16,2024

The keys to school readiness are hearing, vision and communication

by Dani Tomlin, Peter Carew, Ruth Braden, Christine Nearchou and Miya St John,University of MelbourneCredit: RDNE Stock project from PexelsAs the new school year begins, parents are often busy w

Updated on: March 18,2024

The keys to school readiness are hearing, vision and communication

by Dani Tomlin, Peter Carew, Ruth Braden, Christine Nearchou and Miya St John,University of MelbourneCredit: RDNE Stock project from PexelsAs the new school year begins, parents are often busy w

Updated on:March 18,2024

Research shows online interventions with social support help middle-aged adults with obesity lose weight

by University of MissouriCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainObesity is a problem in the United States. In fact, 42.5% of U.S. adults aged 20 and over have the disease. Not only is obesity the nati

Updated on: March 23,2024

Research shows online interventions with social support help middle-aged adults with obesity lose weight

by University of MissouriCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainObesity is a problem in the United States. In fact, 42.5% of U.S. adults aged 20 and over have the disease. Not only is obesity the nati

Updated on:March 23,2024

Wristband monitors provide detailed account of air pollution exposure

by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthHeat map of the statistical significance of Spearman correlations between PAH compounds and questionnaire variables. Questionnaire desc

Updated on: March 21,2024

Wristband monitors provide detailed account of air pollution exposure

by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthHeat map of the statistical significance of Spearman correlations between PAH compounds and questionnaire variables. Questionnaire desc

Updated on:March 21,2024

How better and cheaper software could save millions of dollars while improving Canada's health care system

by Joshua M. Pearce,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBillions of Canadian tax dollars have been funneled to private companiesto develop proprietary medical software. More t

Updated on: March 18,2024

How better and cheaper software could save millions of dollars while improving Canada's health care system

by Joshua M. Pearce,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBillions of Canadian tax dollars have been funneled to private companiesto develop proprietary medical software. More t

Updated on:March 18,2024

No benefit of physiotherapy over general advice after dislocated shoulder: Clinical trial

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRoutinely referring patients to a tailored program of physiotherapy after a dislocated shoulder is no better than a single session of ad

Updated on: March 16,2024

No benefit of physiotherapy over general advice after dislocated shoulder: Clinical trial

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRoutinely referring patients to a tailored program of physiotherapy after a dislocated shoulder is no better than a single session of ad

Updated on:March 16,2024

Exposure to even moderate levels of radon linked to increased risk of stroke

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRadon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. Now a new study has found exposure to this invisible, odorless gas is also linke

Updated on: March 16,2024

Exposure to even moderate levels of radon linked to increased risk of stroke

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRadon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. Now a new study has found exposure to this invisible, odorless gas is also linke

Updated on:March 16,2024

Cinnamon processor in Ecuador is culprit behind lead-tainted applesauce, FDA says

by Ernie MundellA company in Ecuador that processed the cinnamon used in flavored applesauce pouches destined for the American market is the likely source of lead contamination in those products, U.S.

Updated on: March 16,2024

Cinnamon processor in Ecuador is culprit behind lead-tainted applesauce, FDA says

by Ernie MundellA company in Ecuador that processed the cinnamon used in flavored applesauce pouches destined for the American market is the likely source of lead contamination in those products, U.S.

Updated on:March 16,2024