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Posted today in Medical
Water Polo Study Highlights Head Injury Risk
Water polo players appear to face similar head injury risks as athletes in better-known sports, a new study FINDS.
"For years, water polo's head trauma risks have been downplayed or overshadowed by football-related brain injuries," said study co-author James Hicks.
"Our data quantifies the extent of the problem and sets the stage for additional research...
Posted yesterday in New Drug Approvals
FDA Approves Piqray (alpelisib) as First PI3K Inhibitor for Breast Cancer
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Piqray (alpelisib) tablets, to be used in combination with the FDA-approved endocrine therapy fulvestrant, to treat postmenopausal women, and men, with hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative, PIK3CA-mutated, advanced or metastatic breast cancer...
Posted 2 days ago in News for Health Professionals
Medication Nonadherence Common in Patients With T2DM
Routine urine samples can be used to test for medication adherence in patients with type 2 diabetes, according to a study published in the June issue of Diabetes Care.
Prashanth Patel, M.B.B.S., from the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust in the United Kingdom, and colleagues used liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry analysis to measure...
Posted 2 days ago in Medical
Health Tip: Which Foods to Wash
-- Fruits or vegetables with a skin should always be washed before eating, even if you do not plan to eat the skin. But other foods shouldn't be washed, says the United States Department of Agriculture. Washing raw poultry, beef, pork, lamb or veal before cooking is not a good idea, the agency says. Bacteria in raw meat and poultry juices can be spread...
Posted 2 days ago in Medical
Many 'Dehumanize' People with Obesity
Many people -- including those who are overweight themselves -- view people with obesity as less human or less evolved, new research reveals.
In four online studies questioning more than 1,500 participants from the United States, the United Kingdom and India, researchers also found that dehumanization of those with obesity predicted support for policies...
Posted 2 days ago in Medical
Health Highlights: May 23, 2019
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: WHO Opioid Guidelines Too Lax: U.S. Lawmakers The World Health Organization's pain care guidelines contain false claims about the safety of prescription opioid painkillers and should be withdrawn, two U.S. lawmakers say. The United States is struggling...
Posted 2 days ago in Medical
AHA News: Mouth Bacteria Found in Stroke Patients' Brains
Bacteria commonly seen in the mouth has been found in the brains of people who have had a stroke, a new study shows.
The Finnish research group behind the new findings has been studying a possible association between bacterial infections and cardiovascular disease for more than 10 years. Their study, published May 23 in the Journal of the American...
Posted 2 days ago in Medical
Eating to Reach Health Goals
What and when you eat certain foods can boost how you feel at different times during the day. When it comes to meal planning, timing is everything.
Important for anyone trying to lose weight, research shows that having a high-protein breakfast -- that means 35 grams' worth -- can keep your appetite in check for the entire day. It may even help you...
Posted 2 days ago in Medical
Poor Diet Might Raise Your Cancer Risk
Your unhealthy eating habits could increase your risk of cancer as much as drinking alcohol can, new research reports.
The Tufts University study found that poor diets cause about the same number of cancer cases as alcohol consumption does in the United States.
The researchers said their modeling study estimated that dietary factors may have accounted...
Posted 2 days ago in Medical
Health Tip: Avoid Distracted Driving
-- Focus is extremely important while driving. Distractions can cause drivers of any skill level to make mistakes, says the American Association of Retired Persons. To avoid distractions behind the wheel, AARP suggests: Secure your cargo. Restrain your pet. Never use your cell phone. Pre-set your favorite radio stations. Refrain from eating,...
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Your Medicine Is Polluting Our Environment
Doctors prescribe medicines to treat a disease, correct a deficiency, or prevent a condition from happening. For example, beta blockers help lower blood pressure, iron tablets correct iron deficiency, and birth control pills prevent pregnancy. We take our prescribed medication as directed (or sometimes we don’t!) and expect it to do what it is meant […]
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Green Gold
The signing of the 2018 Farm Bill by Trump in December last year paved the way for a more widespread (yet still restricted) cultivation of hemp and a more regulated cannabidiol (CBD) market. And that market is currently booming, with a forecasted revenue of over 22 million by 2022. But there is still a lot […]
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Worshipping The Wine (or Beer) God or Godess
For many Americans, alcohol is a big part of their life. No matter the occasion, from weddings to birthday parties, family gatherings to date nights, most assume alcohol will be available. In fact, more than 50% of people say they would enjoy a major event less if alcohol was prohibited. But at what point does […]
