Tag: Medicine/Health

An estimated 76 million people use psychostimulants, which include illicit drugs such as methamphetamine, cocaine, and 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine, as well as ...

Shorter stays in a skilled nursing facility tied to higher risk for readmission

High hospital readmission rates indicate that many elderly heart failure patients may be sent home too soon from skilled nursing ...

Stress in childhood and adulthood have combined impact on hormones and health

Adults who report high levels of stress and who also had stressful childhoods are most likely to show hormone patterns ...

A ‘low dose aspirin’ for dementia? Drug ready for first in-human testing

Credit: University of Kentucky Office of Research Communications LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 2, 2019) -- Alzheimer's disease wreaks emotional havoc on ...

Counselors may find that focusing on the human-nature connection may help clients

The concept of "ecowellness" encompasses a sense of appreciation, respect, and awe of nature that can contribute to holistic wellness. ...

Sleeping pill use linked to greater need for blood pressure medications

In a Geriatrics & Gerontology International study of 752 older adults with hypertension followed from 2008-2010 through 2012-2013, using sleeping ...

Difficulty hearing may keep older patients from participating in their health care

In a Journal of the American Geriatrics Society study of 13,940 adults age 65 years and older, nearly half reported ...

Discrimination may affect adolescents’ sleep quality

In a Child Development study of daily diary descriptions of discrimination by minority adolescents, experiencing discrimination during the day was ...

New protein for gene editing may improve disease treatment, sustainable manufacturing

Innovation could change how gene editing is approached in the futureCredit: Kevin Solomon/Purdue University WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Gene editing ...

Gene levels could help predict prognosis for colorectal cancer

Credit: Phil Jones, Senior Photographer, Augusta University AUGUSTA, Ga. (April 3, 2019) - Levels of a gene that helps the ...

Inflammatory arthritis may negatively affect intimate relationships and sexual function

A systematic review and analysis of published studies found consistent links between inflammatory arthritis and impacts on intimacy and sexual ...

Study identifies gender differences in reported adverse drug reactions

In a British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology study, investigators uncovered numerous gender differences in reports of adverse drug reactions sent ...

New insights on liver injury in men taking body building supplements

In a study reported in Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics, 44 men with liver injury, attributed to over-the-counter bodybuilding supplements, experienced ...

Anti-inflammatory plant-based diet helps reduce gingivitis

A plant-based whole food diet reduced gingivitis in a recent randomized trial published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology. For ...

Artificial intelligence helps to better assess treatment response of brain tumors

A team from Heidelberg University Hospital and the German Cancer Research Centre has developed a new method for the automated ...

Are healthcare providers ‘second victims’ of medical errors?

Editorial argues that term promotes the belief that patient harm is not preventable LEXINGTON, Ky. (Apr. 3, 2019) -- When ...

Is your melanoma hot enough for immunotherapy?

Melanomas tend to be "hot" or "cold" - if they're hot, immunotherapy lights melanoma tumors like beacons for elimination by ...

Breast cancer study by UCR medical student could help patients live longer

Surgery is associated with increased survival for patients with HER2-positive stage 4 breast cancerCredit: AACR A student at the University ...

$2 million NIH grant for treating disease linked to APOL1

Credit: Children's National Children's researcher Zhe Han, Ph.D., has received a $2 million award from the National Institutes of Health ...

Study identifies potential fix for hospital star rating program