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Soccer: Japan postpones games due to coronavirus concerns

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Japan's J.League says it has postponed seven Levian Cup soccer matches scheduled for Wednesday due to concern about the coronavirus outbreak and all domestic games through the first half of March.

Britain advises travelers self isolate after north Italy trips

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Britain said on Tuesday that people who had visited northern Italy should self isolate if they had any flu-like symptoms after Europe's worst outbreak of coronavirus so far flared up in the regions of Lombardy and Veneto.

Oman's Khasab port suspends shipping to and from Iran - operator

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Oman's Khasab port is suspending the import and export of goods to and from Iran from Feb. 26 because of new coronavirus outbreak, its operator Marafi said on Twitter on Tuesday.

CDC issues coronavirus warning against nonessential South Korea travel

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a warning to American travelers Monday against making any unnecessary trips to South Korea coronavirus cases continue to spike there.

South Korea to launch mass coronavirus testing, U.S. pledges $1 billion for vaccine

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South Korea aims to test more than 200,000 members of a church at the center of a surge in coronavirus cases as countries stepped up efforts to stop a pandemic of the virus that emerged in China and is now spreading in Europe and the Middle East.

South Korea's Moon says situation 'very grave' as mass virus tests get going

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South Korean health authorities said on Tuesday they aim to test more than 200,000 members of a church at the center of a surge of new coronavirus cases as President Moon Jae-in said the situation was "very grave".

Iran's coronavirus death toll reaches 14 - media

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Two more Iranians infected with coronavirus have died, media website Eghtesaonline said on Tuesday, taking to 14 the toll in the Islamic Republic, which has the highest tally of deaths outside China, where the virus emerged late last year.

Japan's J.League to postpone domestic games due to coronavirus - NHK

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Japan's J.League decided to postpone all domestic soccer games through to the first half of March due to the coronavirus, Japan's public broadcaster NHK said on Wednesday.

Kuwait reports three new cases of coronavirus, raising total to eight

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Kuwait said on Tuesday three more nationals had been infected with the coronavirus, all of them people who had returned from Iran, state news agency KUNA reported.

Trump administration seeks $2.5 billion in funds to fight coronavirus

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The Trump administration is asking Congress for $2.5 billion to fight the fast-spreading coronavirus, including more than $1 billion for vaccines, the White House said on Monday.

Coronavirus: Worst-hit countries boost containment efforts

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The moves come as the number of cases globally passes 80,000, with fears of a possible pandemic.

OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma launches campaign for opioid victims to file claims

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Purdue Pharma, the drug company that makes OxyContin-- which has killed 430,000 people in the U.S. over the past two decades--- launched a $23.8 million ad campaign on Monday alerting victims where to file claims if they have been affected or harmed by the opi…

Taiwan passes $2 billion package to soften coronavirus hit to economy

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Taiwan's parliament approved a T$60 billion ($2 billion) package on Tuesday to help cushion the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on its export-reliant economy.

Coronavirus: Britons returning from northern Italy told to self-isolate

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Anyone returning from north of Pisa is being asked to self-isolate if they have flu-like symptoms.

Dubai airport suspends flights with Iran, except for Tehran

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Dubai International Airport has suspended all flights to and from the Islamic republic of Iran, with the exception of Tehran, its capital, an airport representative said on Tuesday.

Hong Kong extends school suspension until April 20 to control spread of virus

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Hong Kong has further extended the suspension of schools until at least April 20 to contain the spread of the coronavirus, authorities in the Asian financial hub said on Tuesday as cases of the disease surged outside China.

Factbox: Sport events affected by the coronavirus epidemic

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The following is a list of international sports events affected by the outbreak of the new coronavirus.

Amid coronavirus outbreak, China bans consumption, trade of wild animals, reports say

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China has banned the consumption and trade of wild animals in an effort to halt the outbreak of the deadly coronavirus, which is believed to have originated at an animal and seafood market in the Chinese city of Wuhan, according to a Monday report.

Japan urges telecommuting, staggered shifts to curb coronavirus

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The Japanese government on Tuesday urged companies to recommend telecommuting and staggered shifts for workers in a bid to curb the spread of the new coronavirus.

Could it become pandemic?

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How likely is coronavirus to go global and become the next pandemic?

Factbox: Countries evacuating nationals from coronavirus-hit areas

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A growing number of countries around the world are evacuating or planning to evacuate diplomatic staff and citizens from areas hit by the new coronavirus.

South Korea table tennis world championships postponed over virus fears

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Next month's table tennis world championships in South Korea have been postponed until June over health concerns as the east Asian nation grapples with an outbreak of the coronavirus.

Factbox: Latest on coronavirus spreading in China and beyond

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U.S. President Donald Trump will seek $2.5 billion from Congress to fight the coronavirus epidemic and U.S. and South Korean militaries are considering scaling back joint training as the virus spreads in Europe and the Middle East.

China aviation regulator says flights outside of Hubei to resume gradually

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Flights in China halted in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak will resume gradually as factories and businesses reopen but those to Hubei province, the virus's epicenter, will remain suspended, the country's aviation regulator said on Tuesday.

All 16 of Vietnam's coronavirus sufferers cured

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All 16 people in Vietnam infected with a new coronavirus have been cured, the health ministry said on Tuesday, adding that no new cases have been recorded since Feb. 13.

Battle against coronavirus turns to Italy; Wall Street falls on pandemic fears

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The coronavirus death toll climbed to seven in Italy on Monday and several Middle East countries were dealing with their first infections, sending markets into a tailspin over fears of a global pandemic even as China eased curbs with no new cases reported in B…

What is skin cancer? How to spot the signs and when to seek help

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What is skin cancer?

Diamond Princess coronavirus quarantine was 'not perfect,' Japanese health officials say

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Some medical experts who helped on the ship have said the quarantine was poorly managed.

Coronavirus: World must prepare for pandemic, says WHO

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But the UN health body says the coronavirus outbreak does not yet meet the criteria for a pandemic.

Poorest women's life expectancy declines, finds report

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"If health has stopped improving, that means society has stopped improving," author of report says.

Some human coronaviruses can live on surfaces for 9 days, study finds

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The novel coronavirus that's sickened nearly 80,000 people globally and killed some 2,600 may be able to live on surfaces - namely metal, glass or plastic - for up to nine days - if it resembles some of its other human coronavirus-causing "cousins," that is.

WHO says coronavirus 'absolutely' has potential for pandemic status as Italy, Iran brace for surge

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WHO has not found "uncontained global spread" of the virus, and has noted a steady decline in new cases in China, where more than 77,000 people have been sickened by COVID-19 and an additional 2,600 have died.

Could coronavirus become a pandemic? What to know about the classification

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World health leaders have warned the outbreak of the novel coronavirus has "pandemic potential." But was is a pandemic?

Too much of a good thing may lead to too much of a liver as well

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Researchers suggest that prolonged exposure to a pair of antioxidant proteins may contribute to enlargement of the liver and fatty liver diseases.

Coronavirus: The race to find the source in wildlife

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From animals to humans, how did the deadly coronavirus make the leap? We look at the scientific evidence.

Pot Use Among Seniors Nearly Doubled in 3 Years

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The proportion of folks 65 and older who use pot stands at 4.2%, up from 2.4% in 2015, according to figures from the U.S. National Survey on Drug Use and Health.

The flu has killed more than 100 kids this year: CDC

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More than 100 children have died of the flu this season, according to recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates.

With New Hotspots, Coronavirus on Verge of Pandemic

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Pandemics are more severe than outbreaks or epidemics. It's a term that signals that a disease is a threat to the entire world. While public health officials seemed to downplay the significance of attaching the word to COVID-19, there's no doubt about its imp…

How cancer cells stiff-arm normal environmental cues to consume energy

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Using human lung cancer cells, researchers have uncovered how cells in general modulate their energy consumption based on their surroundings and, furthermore, how cancer cells override those cues to maximize energy use.

Social determinant screening not enough to capture patients at risk of utility shut-off

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Researchers have found that only a fraction of patients at risk of having their utilities shut off were identified through social determinants of health (SDOH) screening. The research showed that among the patients who received a utility protection letter in 2…

A promising new strategy to help broken bones heal faster

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To improve how broken bones heal in people with diabetes, researchers are leading work to develop an affordable oral therapy -- grown in plants.

Afghanistan sees first coronavirus case as numbers spike in neighboring Iran

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Afghanistan health officials on Monday confirmed the country's first case of coronavirus in the western province of Herat, where a state of emergency has since been declared.

Releasing brakes: Potential new methods for Duchenne muscular dystrophy therapies

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Testing of small molecules in mouse models for Duchenne muscular dystrophy shows promise for restoration of muscle structure and function.

Antibodies: The body's own antidepressants

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Antibodies can be a blessing or a curse to the brain -- it all depends on their concentration.

Researchers end decade-long search for mechanical pain sensor

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Researchers have discovered that a protein found in the membrane of our sensory neurons are involved in our capacity to feel mechanical pain, laying the foundation for the development of powerful new analgesic drugs.

Researchers ID protein function in parasites that cause sometimes fatal diseases

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In the quest to develop more effective treatments for parasitic diseases, scientists look for weaknesses in the organisms' molecular machinery. Researchers recently contributed to that understanding by discovering the function of a specific protein in the thre…

Coronavirus: UK 'well prepared' to deal with cases, says government

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The number of UK cases rose to 13 after cruise ship passengers returned to Britain on Saturday.

FDA Approves New Cholesterol Drug

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Nexletol is a daily pill approved for people with a genetic predisposition for high cholesterol and for heart disease patients who need to further reduce their bad cholesterol.

CRISPR gene cuts may offer new way to chart human genome

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In search of new ways to sequence human genomes and read critical alterations in DNA, researchers say they have successfully used the gene cutting tool CRISPR to make cuts in DNA around lengthy tumor genes, which can be used to collect sequence information.

Oldest reconstructed bacterial genomes link farming, herding with emergence of new disease

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Using Salmonella enterica genomes recovered from human skeletons as old as 6,500 years, an international team of researchers illustrates the evolution of a human pathogen and provides the first ancient DNA evidence in support of the hypothesis that the cultura…

Directing nanoparticles straight to tumors

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Modern anticancer therapies aim to attack tumor cells while sparing healthy tissue. A team of researchers has now produced tiny nanoparticles that are designed to specifically target cancer cells. They can navigate directly to the tumor cells and visualize tho…

New tech takes radiation out of cancer screening

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Researchers have developed a new, inexpensive technology that could save lives and money by routinely screening women for breast cancer without exposure to radiation. The system uses harmless microwaves and artificial intelligence (AI) software to detect even …

Complexity scientists present 'meme' model for multiple diseases

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Interacting contagious diseases like influenza and pneumonia -- and perhaps coronavirus too -- follow the same complex spreading patterns as social trends, like the adoption of new slang or technologies. This new finding could lead to better tracking and inter…

New method gives glaucoma researchers control over eye pressure

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Neuroscientists have developed a new method that permits continuous regulation of eye pressure without damage, becoming the first to definitively prove pressure in the eye is sufficient to cause and explain glaucoma.

Vision rehab treatment effective for stroke and injury related blindness

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A new study shows that visual rehabilitation is effective for patients who have suffered vision loss related to stroke or traumatic brain injury.

Could this plaque identifying toothpaste prevent a heart attack or stroke?

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For decades, researchers have suggested a link between oral health and inflammatory diseases affecting the entire body -- in particular, heart attacks and strokes. Results of a randomized pilot trial of Plaque HD®, the first toothpaste that identifies plaque s…

Study of 418,000 Europeans finds different foods linked to different types of stroke

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Different types of food are linked to risks of different types of stroke, according to the largest study to investigate this. The study of more than 418,000 people in nine European countries investigated ischaemic stroke and haemorrhagic stroke separately.

FA guidelines: Children to no longer head footballs during training

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The training guidelines are effective immediately but do not recommend a heading ban during matches.

Global outbreak causes coronavirus pandemic fears after cases jump in Italy, South Korea and Iran

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Fears of a global pandemic continue to grow as coronavirus cases spike in several countries, including Italy, South Korea, and Iran.

Specific gut bacteria may be associated with pulmonary arterial hypertension

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Researchers have found a specific bacterial profile in the gut of people with pulmonary arterial hypertension, a chronic and progressive disease that causes constriction of arteries in the lungs. The unique bacterial profile predicted pulmonary arterial hypert…

New tool for an old disease: Use of PET and CT scans may help develop shorter TB treatment

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Experts believe that tuberculosis, or TB, has been a scourge for humans for some 15,000 years, with the first medical documentation of the disease coming out of India around 1000 B.C.E. Today, the World Health Organization reports that TB is still the leading …

A visual guide to the outbreak

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Key maps and graphics explaining how the Covid-19 virus has spread and how it is being dealt with.

Down's syndrome: Campaigners say abortions 'need 24-week limit'

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Parents whose babies have the condition can currently choose to terminate any time up to the birth.

2 Of Paris Climate Negotiators Lay Out 2 Scenarios In Their New Book

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NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with climate scientists Christiana Figueres and Tom Rivett-Carnac about their new book, "The Future We Choose: Surviving the Climate Crisis."

Coronavirus: Four new UK cases among ship evacuees

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The patients caught the virus on the Diamond Princess cruise liner, bringing the total UK cases to 13.

Coronavirus: Mass masked wedding in the Philippines

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The annual event saw added coronavirus precautions as more than 200 couples tied the knot.

Public toilets: Should you be able to pee for free?

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Toilet access in London can be a real issue for many people who live in and visit the city.

Officials Scramble To Contain Coronavirus Outbreaks In South Korea, Iran And Italy

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Health officials are on high alert over the global spread of the illness that has infected nearly 77,000 people in China, with more than 2,400 deaths tied to the virus.

What is coronavirus and what are the symptoms?

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The virus is spreading around the world, but what is it, how can we be protected and can it be stopped?

Coronavirus infections surge in Italy, South Korea as virus kills at least 8 in Iran

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The number of novel coronavirus cases in Italy and South Korea leaped upward on Sunday, spurring authorities to take new steps in an effort to fight a soaring viral outbreak now blamed for at least eight deaths in Iran.

Daredevil 'Mad' Mike Hughes Killed In Crash Of Homemade Rocket

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Mike Hughes promoted himself as believing that the Earth was flat. He launched homemade rockets with the goal of eventually flying to the edge of space to see for himself.

Chronic fatigue syndrome: What causes the condition and when to seek help

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Chronic fatigue causes millions of Americans to miss out on everyday life, but what causes the condition?

Survival Of The Friendliest: How Our Close Friendships Help Us Thrive

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In her new book, Lydia Denworth makes the case for the vital necessity of friendship, tracing its effects on your genes, on your brain and even on animals like sheep and fish.

What is frostbite and who is at risk?

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While some may believe the condition is temporary, it can actually lead to long-term or chronic health issues.

Sacramento confirms first coronavirus case in patient who traveled to China

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The patient returned to the U.S. from a trip to China on Feb. 2, and had been under self-quarantine.

Osteosarcoma profiling reveals why immunotherapy remains ineffective

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Comprehensive profiling of tumor samples taken from patients with osteosarcoma shows that multiple factors contribute to the traditionally poor responses observed from treatment with immune checkpoint inhibitors, according to new research.

Painkillers 'mask, not kill' long-term pain

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An NHS campaign aims to get patients to look for alternatives to long-term painkiller use.

At least 11 American Diamond Princess evacuees test positive for coronavirus, another doctor in Chin…

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At least 11 American evacuees transported to the U.S. from the quarantined Diamond Princess cruise ship have tested positive for the coronavirus, as another doctor in China was pronounced dead from the virus on Friday.

Surgeons successfully treat brain aneurysms using a robot

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A robot was used to treat brain aneurysms for the first time. The robotic system could eventually allow remote surgery, enabling surgeons to treat strokes from afar.

The Lessons To Be Learned From Forcing Plants To Play Music

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It's not as mean as it might sound (though it does involve a little electrocution) and the results can be both beautiful and, well, eye-opening.

Coronavirus fears prompt FBI to order $40G in hand sanitizer, face masks: report

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The FBI has purchased $40,000 worth of hand sanitizer and face masks "in case the coronavirus becomes a pandemic in the United States," according to an acquisition document signed on Friday.

'Antarctica Melts,' NASA Says, Showing Effects Of A Record Warm Spell

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Taken just nine days apart, two images illustrate the impact a recent warm period had on the Antarctic Peninsula. NASA says such warmth "has become more common in recent years."

Army veteran's bone 'paint' would help treat combat wounds, promote regrowth

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The sticky substance would bind to implants or other devices, minimizing the risk for future complications.

Antidepressant harms baby neurons in lab-grown 'mini-brains'

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Researchers have demonstrated the use of stem-cell-derived 'mini-brains' to detect harmful side effects of a common drug on the developing brain. Mini-brains are miniature human brain models, developed with human cells and barely visible to the human eye, whos…

Can Men Dine Their Way to Higher Sperm Counts?

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Median sperm counts were highest among men who ate a healthy diet (167 million), followed by the vegetarian-style diet (151 million) and the Danish diet (146 million). (Median means half had higher counts, half lower.)

Mediterranean diet ingredient may extend life

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Researchers discover a potential new way in which diet influences aging-related diseases.

Drug cocktail holds promise for spinal injuries

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Scientists have discovered a combination of two commonly available drugs that could help the body heal spinal fractures.

Hidden Dangers of Ultraprocessed Foods

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Unless you make all your food at home from scratch -- and even then -- processed food is practically unavoidable. But there are degrees of processing.

Dementia: Cancer scanner 'could help early diagnoses'

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Dementia diagnoses are "lagging behind" in Wales, and doctors say Pet scans could be the answer.

Coronavirus cases balloon in South Korea as outbreak spreads

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South Korea said two people have died and 204 have been infected with the virus, quadruple the number of cases it had two days earlier.

Brain cells protect muscles from wasting away

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Several processes in the roundworm C. elegans boost the stress response in cells, incidentally making worms resistant to a high-fat diet and extending their lifespan. Researchers have found another: cells called glia that release a hormone that boosts the unfo…

Drug Company Perks Spur Doctors' Prescriptions

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More than 20% of Medicare Part D expenses on brand-name medications came from doctors who received an incentive related to a drug they prescribed. Nearly 30% of physicians got an incentive for at least one drug they prescribed during the study period.

Could Climate Change Make Flu Seasons Worse?

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These findings suggest that rapid weather changes associated with climate change will increase the risk of flu epidemics in densely populated areas. For example, Europe could have a 50% increase in flu-related deaths, according to the researchers.

Changing what heart cells eat could help them regenerate

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Switching what the powerhouses of heart cells consume for energy could help the heart regenerate when cells die.

Coronavirus spreads in Chinese prisons, over 500 infected

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Officials said the virus had been imported to prisons, and that no prisoners have died as a result of the outbreak.

Running Stories: How running helped me fight anxiety and bulimia

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Jess has anxiety and has previously had depression and bulimia, but says running has given her a new energy.

Magnet-controlled bioelectronic implant could relieve pain

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An electrical and computer engineer has introduced the first neural implant that can be programmed and charged remotely with a magnetic field.

'Stranger Things' Sheds Light on a Rare Disorder

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The disorder, called cleidocranial dysplasia (CCD), affects only about one in a million people, according to the U.S. National Institutes of Health. Caused by a mutated gene, CCD leads to abnormal bone development -- most apparent in the collarbones and teeth.

Origins of immune system mapped, opening doors for new cancer immunotherapies

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A first cell atlas of the human thymus gland could lead to new immune therapies to treat cancer and autoimmune diseases. Researchers mapped thymus tissue through the human lifespan to understand how it develops and makes vital immune cells called T cells. In t…

Silent COVID-19 Cases May Stymie Screening Efforts

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As countries work to slow the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19, a new study shows why the methods they are currently using to screen international travelers may not be catching everyone who's infected.

Pill-sized 'heater' could increase accessibility in diagnosing infectious disease

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Researchers have developed a tiny 'heater' -- about the size of a pill -- that could allow resource-limited regions around the world to test for infectious diseases without the need for specialized training or costly lab equipment.

Curing genetic disease in human cells

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Scientists show for the first time that a newer type of CRISPR, called base-editing, can safely cure cystic fibrosis in stem cells derived from patients.

Getting children to eat their greens? Both parents need to set an example

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A positive example set by both the mother and the father promotes the consumption of vegetables, fruit and berries among 3-5-year-old children, according to a new study. The study explored the association of the home food environment and parental influence wit…

Scientists solve long-debated puzzle of how the intestine heals itself

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Scientists find that normal intestinal cells 'de-differentiate' en masse into stem cells that generate the cells needed for a healthy intestinal lining. New study establishes de-differentiation as the predominant mode of stem cell recover in the intestine.

Wearable 'Brain Stimulator' May Boost Stroke Recovery

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The device, which is controlled with a smartphone, looks like a swim cap with multiple magnetic microstimulators attached. Study volunteers wore it for 40 minutes per session, and completed 20 sessions over four weeks.

Researchers develop label-free microscopic techniques to visualize extracellular vesicles

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Medical researchers can now use label-free microscopic techniques to visualize extracellular vesicles, which are associated with cancer.

New front opened in fight against common cancer driver

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Researchers have revealed a new vulnerability in lymphomas that are driven by one of the most common cancer-causing changes in cells. The team hopes that this could be a new target for treating a range of cancers.

Exploring a genome's 3D organization through a social network lens

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Computational biologists have taken an algorithm used to study social networks, such as Facebook communities, and adapted it to identify how DNA and proteins are interconnected into communities within the cell nucleus. The behavior of these communities may pro…

Iron in brain shows cognitive decline in people with Parkinson's

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A cutting-edge MRI technique to detect iron deposits in different brain regions can track declines in thinking, memory and movement in people with Parkinson's disease, finds a new study.

Lung Diseases on the Rise Worldwide

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Aging and risk factors such as smoking, pollution and overweight/obesity are among the other major risk factors for chronic lung diseases, according to the analysis of data from 195 countries.

The Case For Sending Drug Users Home From The Hospital With Open IV Lines

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When patients need long-term treatment with IV antibiotics, hospitals usually let them do it at home - but not if they have a history of injection drug use. A Boston program wants to change that.

Brain Stent Could Cut Odds for a Second Stroke

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In a new study, the self-expanding, intracranial Wingspan brain stent seems effective over the long term in reducing stroke patients' risk of a subsequent stroke and death.

New discovery has important implications for treating common eye disease

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Scientists have made an important discovery with implications for those living with a common, debilitating eye disease (age-related macular degeneration, AMD) that can cause blindness. They have discovered that the molecule TLR2, which recognises chemical patt…

Research team tackles superbug infections with novel therapy

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Superbug infections kill 35,000 people in the US annually. A team of researchers has found that a treatment known as AB569 kills pseudomonas aeruginosa in humanized cells in mouse models. The treatment does not harm these humanized cells.

A deep dive into cellular aging

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Scientists have discovered that mitochondria trigger senescence, the sleep-like state of aged cells, through communication with the cell's nucleus --a nd identified an FDA-approved drug that helped suppress the damaging effects of the condition in cells and mi…

Artificial intelligence yields new antibiotic

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Using a machine-learning algorithm, researchers have identified a powerful new antibiotic compound. In laboratory tests, the drug killed many of the world's most problematic disease-causing bacteria, including some strains that are resistant to all known antib…

Want to live longer? Stay in school, study suggests

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A multi-institution study has attempted to tease out the relative impact of two variables most often linked to life expectancy -- race and education -- by combing through data about 5,114 black and white individuals in four US cities.

Sexual Orientation May Influence Skin Cancer Risk

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Researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston analyzed data culled from national surveys conducted from 2014 to 2018 and found that skin cancer rates were 8.1% among gay men, 8.4% among bisexual men, and 6.7% among heterosexual men.

Therapeutic cooling effectively targets site of brain injury

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Investigators successfully measure brain temperature in newborn babies undergoing therapeutic cooling, showing that the treatment effectively targets the core of the brain.

The poster project spreading 'happiness and kindness' to NHS staff

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An artist known for his positive poster messages has directed his new creations at healthcare workers.

Plant-based relatives of cholesterol could give boost to gene therapy

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Gene-infused nanoparticles used for combating disease work better when they include plant-based relatives of cholesterol because their shape and structure help the genes get where they need to be inside cells.

Physics tool helps track cancer cell diversity

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A team took a novel, interdisciplinary approach to analyzing the behavior of breast tumor cells by employing a statistical modeling technique more commonly used in physics and economics. The team was able to demonstrate how the diversity, or heterogeneity, of …

Woman Plays Violin During Brain Surgery

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Midway through the surgery, Turner was wakened and asked to her play her violin to "ensure the surgeons did not damage any crucial areas of the brain that controlled Dagmar's delicate hand movements,? according to the hospital.

New drug helps to preserve brain cells for a time after stroke

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After 50 years of research and the testing of over 1,000 drugs, there is new hope for preserving brain cells for a time after stroke. Treating acute ischemic stroke patients with an experimental neuroprotective drug, combined with a surgical procedure to remov…

Cell biology: How to keep the nucleus clean

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RNA turnover in the nuclei of eukaryotic cells is controlled by the RNA exosome aided by numerous cofactors. Researchers at now show how two major nuclear exosome cofactors recognize their RNA targets to keep a clean nuclear environment. This is important for …

Lower dose of newer clot-buster may be appropriate for some stroke patients

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In a comparison of 0.25mg/kg and 0.40mg/kg doses of the newer and more convenient clot-busting medication tenecteplase, there was no advantage in increasing the dose above 0.25mg/kg in stroke patients who planned to have mechanical clot retrieval. In addition,…

Another HIV Hazard: Higher Risk for COPD

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Compared to those without the AIDS-causing virus, people with HIV had a 34% higher rate of COPD and were diagnosed with the lung disease about 12 years earlier -- average age 50 versus 62, the investigators found.

Power in Numbers: Your Birthday Influences Care

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Among patients who had turned 80 within the past two weeks, just over 5% received bypass surgery. In contrast, the rate was 7% among patients who were about to turn 80 in the next couple weeks.

For 'blade runners' taller doesn't necessarily mean faster

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The governing body for the Paralympics recently lowered the allowable height for sprinters who use prosthetic legs, or blades, during competition. The rules are based on the assumption that the taller you are the faster you run. But a new study has found other…

Long-lasting and precise dosing of medication

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Using a mixture of oil droplets and hydrogel, medical active agents can be not only precisely dosed, but also continuously administered over periods of up to several days. The active agents inside the droplets are released at a constant rate, decreasing the ri…

Reading Therapy (Bibliotherapy) for Anxiety

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There is a simple, effective therapy for anxiety and it's available to everyone. This therapy has been used for ages but is the best kept secret to rapid recovery. It is called reading therapy or bibliotherapy. For years many professionals have prescribed read…

Breakthrough in coronavirus research results in new map to support vaccine design

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Researchers have made a critical breakthrough toward developing a vaccine for the 2019 novel coronavirus by creating the first 3D atomic scale map of the part of the virus that attaches to and infects human cells. Mapping this part, called the spike protein, i…

Hunt For New Coronavirus Treatments Includes Gene-Silencing And Monoclonal Antibodies

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The new coronavirus has spurred biotech labs in universities and companies to try to find new approaches to stopping the virus - from blocking its key enzymes to interfering with its genetics.

Liver Transplant in India Gives Patients With Advanced Liver Cirrhosis a New Lease on Life

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Liver cirrhosis is one of the end-stage diseases of the liver and requires transplant for complete cure. Undergoing liver transplant in India will provide the patient with a new lease on life.

Coronavirus: All You Need to Know About Its Symptoms and Risk

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There is a spread of a novel coronavirus which is wreaking havoc on the city of Wuhan located in the Hubei province of China. The outbreak of the virus began early in December of 2019 and has continued to spread. The people who were the first ones to become in…

Antidote to pain and negativity? Let it be

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Merely a brief introduction to mindfulness helps people deal with physical pain and negative emotions, a new study shows. The effect of mindfulness was so pronounced, they found, that even when participants were subjected to high heat on their forearm, their b…

Machine learning identifies personalized brain networks in children

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Machine learning is helping researchers identify the size and shape of brain networks in individual children, which may be useful for understanding psychiatric disorders. In a new study published in the journal Neuron, a multidisciplinary team showed how brain…

Discovery may illuminate a missing link between atherosclerosis and aging

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Using a preclinical model of atherosclerosis, researchers have uncovered a long, noncoding RNA (lncRNA) that may point the way toward new therapies for atherosclerosis and shed light on why the likelihood of the disease increases with age.

Controlling CAR T cells with light selectively destroys skin tumors in mice

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Bioengineers have developed a control system that could make CAR T-cell therapy safer and more powerful when treating cancer. By programming CAR T cells to switch on when exposed to blue light, the researchers controlled the cells to destroy skin tumors in mic…

A deadly virus is spreading from state to state and has infected 26 million Americans so far. It's t…

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Eisai Co. will withdraw its weight loss drug Belviq after the US Food and Drug Administration said clinical trials showed an increased incidence of cancer among users, the company said.

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Few Teen Boys at Risk for HIV Get Tested

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Different Species of Fish Used in Aquaponics

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Aquaponics is a type of farming that grows healthy food sources with the use of soil. It combines the use of fish and water to achieve this goal.

Take Ownership of Your Health: Hold Yourself Accountable

more than 30 days ago

Over the years, I've conducted extensive research on health topics such as obesity, osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. I have also studied theories of behavior change. What jumps out at me the most is how many of these conditions are preventable.

Sleep Deprivation-Why Do We Need Eight Hours Sleep?

more than 30 days ago

Why do we need 8 hours sleep at night, or to spend a third of our life in bed? It is now thought extended sleep deprivation, sleeping regularly only 4 or five hours a night can have harmful health effects. Long-term sleep deprivation is now liked to heart dise…

Importance of Right Glassware

more than 30 days ago

Eating and drinking may be just another imperative thing to do for humans for their survival, but they are impacted by a lot of things. One of the factors that has a direct effect on the manner in which the food is targeted and absorbed by the body is the psyc…

What Are the Uses of Medical Transcriptions?

more than 30 days ago

Aside from their routine duties, healthcare providers have to maintain notes for the record-keeping process and meet the HIPPA-compliance standards. Typically, small providers have an experienced in-house transcriptionist to take care of the recorded materials…

If Your Stomach Is Getting More Than Needed, You Can Have Gastroenteritis

more than 30 days ago

Gastroenteritis is a short-term disease caused by infection and swelling of the digestive tract. Other causes include some viruses, bacteria, bacterial poisons, parasites, special chemicals, and some medicines.

Why Is Medical Coding Essential in Healthcare?

more than 30 days ago

Nowadays, there are a lot of health care professions out there, but medical billing is on the list of top professions. Around 20 years back, there were not many job opportunities in the healthcare industry. Now, there are lots of job opportunities in the healt…

A Primer on Gut Flora

more than 30 days ago

Driving along a suburban road on the North side of Brisbane (Australia), a kangaroo bounds seemingly out of nowhere and hits the side of my car. Minor vehicle damage but the animal was clearly in pain and could not get up. After phoning 1300 Animal, the Vet ar…

Here Is Why Everyone Needs Health Insurance

more than 30 days ago

Today, healthcare insurance is one of the hottest political topics. Everyone is asking who should be able to have health insurance, what will be the costs of it, can you survive without insurance and what will be the penalty? In this article, we are going to h…

Healthcare Quality Methods

more than 30 days ago

Healthcare organizations can employ different health care methods for quality improvement. Since healthcare is not a simple phenomenon, industries find it hard to adopt the controls and standardization of quality improvement methods. However, general methods t…

Water Treatment Explained for Everyone

more than 30 days ago

Different Processes of Water Treatment We need clean, safe water in everyday living. It is very important for the community's well-being, hygiene and productivity. The process of treating water may slightly be different at various places, depending on the tech…

What Are the Most Common Water Pollutants?

more than 30 days ago

Arsenic Arsenic is a heavy metal known to be very toxic. People who drink water that contains arsenic beyond EPA's standard for many years could go through several serious health issues. These could include problems with the bladder, heart, kidney, liver and l…

How Much Water Are You Drinking Every Day?

more than 30 days ago

Some people do not realize the value of water, and how drinking it can have a huge effect on their overall health. Even if it is crucial to drink lots of water, many of these individuals may not be drinking the right amount of water every day. According to the…

THis Is Why Everyone Should Invest in Treating the Water

more than 30 days ago

Water that is clean and suitable for drinking is essential to life. A purification system provides several benefits. It is recommended by the US Center for Disease Control to drink a minimum of 64 oz of H20 daily because of the several benefits to health.

What Are the Dangers Hidden in Contaminated Water?

more than 30 days ago

It is normal for tap and bottled water, among other types of drinking water, to contain some amount of contaminants. In the US, the Environmental Protection Agency or EPA has set strict standards for around 90 various types of contaminants that can be present …

How a 3D Prostate Treatment Can Prove to Be Highly Efficient

more than 30 days ago

Surgical treatments can be uncomfortable and can also take a lot of time to recover from and that is the reason why many treatments are taking new nonsurgical turns. This has become the case with prostate cancer or enlargements where the 3D treatment has becom…

5 Habits That Can Help You Prevent Night Sweating

more than 30 days ago

People say that night sweats resulting from the after-effects of illnesses can never be tamed and it is seldom that people can sleep peacefully at night. Even though night sweats are something you cannot control especially when you have contacted health issues…

The Advanced Life Prop Up Systems Are Available In Our Vedanta Air Ambulance Guwahati

more than 30 days ago

We provide them with the most competitive fare and under the pocket budget cost of air ambulance by which they can get their patients transferred in no time as per their requirements. We provide 24/ 7 hours into 365 days of emergency service from one city to a…

What Causes a Muscle to Tighten Up?

more than 30 days ago

Waking with a muscle that has tightened into a spasm, or worse yet, trying to sleep with a sore, aching and tight muscle can be quite painful and frustrating. Learn some of the causes and treatment options for muscle spasm.

All Basic And Advanced Life-Saving Equipment In Vedanta Air Ambulance From Mumbai

more than 30 days ago

Our company operates Charter Air Ambulance in Delhi at a competitive price. We follow guidelines of DGCA to operate Services in India. We are also a pioneer in different types of patient transfer services such as commercial stretcher, train and ground ambulanc…

Can A Chiropractor Help With Sports Injuries?

more than 30 days ago

Chiropractors specialise in the treatment of disorders of the musculoskeletal system. They use various techniques to treat common ailments arising from musculoskeletal disorders, including generalised back pain, leg pain, neck pain, arm pain, headaches, sacroi…

Knee, Ankle, and Foot

more than 30 days ago

The lower extremity has a significant impact on your ability to move within your world. A series of moving links (hip, knee and ankle joints) work cooperatively in dynamic and static states. This capacity affords us the opportunity to proficiently move, perfor…

Rett Syndrome - Symptoms and Awareness

more than 30 days ago

Rett syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder, which affects the normal growth and development of a kid. Even though the Rett syndrome affects girls to a major extent, boys cannot move out of the risk. Each year October is the month for Rett syndrome awarenes…

How Chiropractic Care Can Help All Your Family

more than 30 days ago

Contrary to popular belief, chiropractic care isn't just for adults who are suffering from back pain. Chiropractic treatments can be used to treat a wide range of ailments and improve the health of your entire family.

6 Home Remedies to Treat the Bacterial Vaginosis

more than 30 days ago

Typically, bacterial vaginosis is a type of vaginal infection. It occurs because of the overgrowth of bacteria. Naturally, the vaginal area has both good and bad bacteria.

Can Vaping Actually Help Quit Smoking Cigarettes?

more than 30 days ago

Experts are of the opinion that people who use some kind of assistive methods improve their odds of success. It is not advisable to quit smoking cold turkey, which means without any medicine or counseling. Nicotine withdrawal is difficult and those who decide …

Huey Lewis Suffered An Attack of Meniere's Syndrome Causing Loss of Hearing and Balance

more than 30 days ago

Huey Lewis the popular R&B singer recently cancelled all future concert dates when he suffered an attack of Meniere's Syndrome. "The doctors believe I have Meniere's disease and have agreed that I can't perform until I improve," Said Mr. Lewis. The condition c…

Relocate Your Emergency Patient From Kolkata To Anywhere By Vedanta Air Ambulance

more than 30 days ago

We have picked up trust with years of diligent work and can offer commendable administrations to move your friends and family anywhere generally or simply with no bother. We've got wind of correspondence frameworks which will assist you to reach for us foursqu…

Reasons Why a Career in Medical Coding and Billing Have Become So Popular

more than 30 days ago

The medical industry can be counted as one of the most difficult fields to enter. This is due to the long periods of training and courses to excel in this field. We tend to forget, however, that other than being a physician or a specialist, there are many othe…

Medical Coding: A Career in the Healthcare Industry to Look Out for

more than 30 days ago

There are plenty of opportunities when it comes to the field of medicine, with a recent demand in medical coding and billing. Medical coding has become a very important part of operations in the healthcare facilities and various other medical requirements such…

How Medical Coding Is Helping the Healthcare Industry?

more than 30 days ago

Medical coding has become one of the most crucial parts of the healthcare industry these days. These medical codes are used to enhance the overall effectiveness of operations in this industry. There are different types of codes that are used for different type…

Electronic Medical Records: Ensuring Effective Treatment and Patient Safety

more than 30 days ago

With a wide digital advent across every industry, it is no surprise that the medical and healthcare field has followed suit. Most work in a healthcare facility is done online using the various softwares and tools. Similarly, recordkeeping in the hospital or a …

Shoulder, Thorax & Thoracic Spine

more than 30 days ago

The shoulder & pectoral girdle has 3 bones, 3 joints, and 1 articulation. The chest cavity, or thorax, consists of 12 vertebrae connected to 12 pairs of ribs which connects to the sternum in the front of the body. The thorax forms an elastic but firm cavity th…

Eyelash Growth Benefits of Organic Castor Oil

more than 30 days ago

Organic castor oil is a pale yellow color and pure vegetable oil that is obtained from castor oil plant seeds. This oil is gained in a large amount from India and Africa as the climate conditions are suitable for growth of this plant so this plant is grown on …

Using Eggshell Calcium

more than 30 days ago

Today, consumers are quite aware of their surroundings and what they eat. This is why most people are trying to fund healthy treats and supplements to stay fit in a world where health issues keep on popping up. If you are dealing with calcium deficiency issues…

Nutraceutical Manufacturer's Regulations

more than 30 days ago

Nutraceutical manufacturers have a unique space between consumables regulations and consumer products. How people intend to use the Nutraceutical has to be considered as drugs. However, manufacture of dietary supplements is separate from pharmaceuticals. For t…

Probiotics for Healthy Mouth Cavity

more than 30 days ago

Probiotics have got beneficial effects on the health of humans. This is because they have an action mechanism that is related to the capability to compete for adhesion sites with microorganisms that are pathogenic. It is this potential that probiotics have tha…

Why Is Plant Oil an Ideal Health Choice?

more than 30 days ago

Plant oils are usually extracted from different plants, especially the seeds. Just like most fats, the oils help to make food palatable, and can be used for purposes of cooking. There are many varieties of plant oils today and there seems to be no end in sight…

What Ingredient Manufacturers Should Guarantee When Selling Products

more than 30 days ago

When you are buying food or beverages, it is important that you can do it with great confidence with regard to the quality. The manufacturer should guarantee a couple of things before they even introduce a product into the market.

Benefits Associated With Curcumin and Turmeric

more than 30 days ago

Turmeric is one of the most effective and greatest nutritional supplements in the world. This is according to many studies that have been conducted on it. It has some amazing benefits to the brain and the body that cannot be ignored. Some of the evidence of th…

Electronic Medical Records and Their Advantages

more than 30 days ago

As the name suggests, electronic medical records refer to the soft copies of health records. Since it reduces the use of paper and other stuff, people can enjoy a lot of benefits. For instance, you can access these records on demand, which can save you a lot o…

The Benefits Associated With Eating Eggshells

more than 30 days ago

We all understand how important it is to get the appropriate daily nutrient requirements. While some people do not have any hard time getting all they need daily, some struggle with the same. Sometimes this is because of very restrictive diets, a low food inta…

28 Tips To Energize Your Life

more than 30 days ago

To Revitalize You, To Say Good-Bye To Fatigue. Eat properly - Nutritious meals are number one in the battle against fatigue. Get up early - too much sleep can reduce your life expectancy.

Keeping the Mouth Healthy With Oral Probiotics

more than 30 days ago

We can define probiotics as healthy bacteria that are mostly known to have a positive impact on our digestive health. According to research, it has been noted that the probiotics are also important in keeping the mouth healthy as well. Even though the relevant…

Medical Coding Statistics and How It Helps in Public Health Improvement

more than 30 days ago

Medical coding is like translation. People behind medical coding take medical reports and convert them into a set of codes. In a medical claim, these codes play a great role. In this article, we are going to take a look at medical coding and the relevant stati…

How Can I Reduce My Child's Fever Without Using Medicine?

more than 30 days ago

If your kid has a fever and you don't have access to ibuprofen or acetaminophen, you can give a go to a non-medical approach to reduce your kid's fever. Here it's important to keep in mind that lowering your kid's fever can't help you cure the underlying probl…

Phentermine: An Effective Drug for Weight Loss in an Organic Way

more than 30 days ago

Weight gain and obesity is a major problem these days, and the basic reason behind it is a bad lifestyle. However, with proper diet, calorie counting, and exercise one can reduce their weight effectively if one follows a strict routine. But many times it is se…

How to Overcome Jet-Lag Quickly and Easily

more than 30 days ago

Your body has a biological clock which can easily go out of balance when you change time zones or simply when have a late night out. In this article I explain how you can reset your body clock quickly and easily.

A Simple Method to Cure Cold or the Flu

more than 30 days ago

It is accepted that the common cold is caused by viruses such as the rhinovirus and can be transmitted from one infected individual to the other. The cold viruses are easily spread by one human coughing or sneezing in the air surrounding a healthy subject. Acc…

Better Health Through BALANCE!

more than 30 days ago

Most of us have heard, the advice, Everything in moderation! Those, who seek, immediate, easy results, when it comes to living a happier, healthier life, are generally disappointed, because it requires a BALANCE of a variety of actions, including enhancing one…

Introduction to Different Types of Surgery

more than 30 days ago

In a surgical procedure, incisions are made in order to treat a disease or injury. The tissues are cut to allow the required manipulation. Surgery is of different types, and they are divided into different classes on the basis of many factors like the surgery …

What Are Warts and How They Can Be Removed Effectively?

more than 30 days ago

What are warts? When the system is infected with Human Papillomavirus (HPV) viruses, then these viruses cause excessive skin cell growth. When there is cellular growth on the skin on a particular location, it shows up a protruded bump which is rough and thick.

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