Health Professionals

Recent study found risk of obesity increased by 43% As smartphones continue to be an inherent part of life and grow as a primary source of entertainment--particularly among young people--it leads to a decrease in physical activity. In a…
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Credit: West Virginia University According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, rural Americans are more likely than their urban counterparts to die prematurely from the five most common killers: heart disease,…
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Credit: Florida Atlantic University Engaging a wider range of resources to connect patients with organizations within their community can help transform healthcare and improve overall well-being, according to new research published…
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More must be done to tackle issue, with less than a quarter of newly certified paramedics being female Women and minority groups are underrepresented in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in the US and workforce diversity is not likely…
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Credit: Kobe University When cells change to a more specialized type, we call this process cellular differentiation. Scientists have revealed that protein secretions by skin cells known as keratinocytes control the…
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Study in emergency department shows automated patient screening eases enrollmentCredit: Cincinnati Children's CINCINNATI--Clinical trials are a critical tool for getting new treatments to people who need them, but research shows…
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Cosmetic product degrades MRI and presents patient hazardCredit: American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR) Leesburg, VA, July 24, 2019--A new cosmetic product, magnetic eyelashes, should be of interest and concern to radiology…
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New research, published in The Milbank Quarterly, highlights the potential health and economic impact of the United States (US) Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) proposed voluntary salt policy on workers in the US food industry.…
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Study describes trends and increased racial disparitiesCredit: Florida Atlantic University While the number of babies who die from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) has been on the decline, a study by researchers at Florida…
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Findings from 10-country survey reveal lack of information and supportCredit: All.Can International London, 24 July 2019 - People with cancer have trouble accessing appropriate psychological support, a new global report published today…
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George Mason University patent with applications to breast cancer treatment licensed by Targeted Pharmaceuticals, a cannabinoid-based drug discovery companyCredit: Copyright: www.gmu.edu Manassas, Va. - A patent granted to…
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Research to be presented on smartphone use and obesity, heart disease and pregnancy, and Zika The American College of Cardiology kicks off the ACC Latin America Conference in partnership with the Colombian Society of Cardiology and…
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National poll suggests physicians' lack of time and being tired as common barriers to self-care Despite believing that self-care is a vitally important part of health and overall well-being, many physicians overlook their own self-care,…
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National poll finds barriers and disconnects in perceptions about health and well-being WASHINGTON (July 23, 2019) - Physicians and consumers agree that self-care is important to health and well-being, yet 75 percent of patients say they…
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