A new study published by University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers shows that community health workers and peer support can
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The incidence of gastrointestinal disease increases with heat and cold
Heat increases the number of gastroenteritis-related hospital admissions by 21 percent, while cold increases them by 7 percent. A new
Continue reading »Genetic flaw causes problems for many with hypothyroidism
With an estimated 120 million prescriptions filled each year, the thyroid medicine levothyroxine (marketed as Synthroid ) is one of
Continue reading »PrEP implementation is associated with a rapid decline in new HIV infections
Study from Australia is the first to evaluate a population-level roll-out of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in men who have sex
Continue reading »Infants are more likely to learn when with a peer
Infants are more likely to learn from on-screen instruction when paired with another infant as opposed to viewing the lesson
Continue reading »Hugs Come With Health Benefits — but There's a Catch
When it comes down to it, you’re either a hug person or someone who tolerates them. Hugging is a pretty
Continue reading »What’s in your DNA? Poll of older adults shows high interest, with a dose of skepticism
Only a small percentage of people in their 50s and early 60s have had their DNA tested—either for medical reasons,
Continue reading »Key molecule explains why bones weaken with age
Osteoporosis affects around 200 million women worldwide. One in 3 women and 1 in 5 men aged 50 and above
Continue reading »Foods with low nutritional quality tied to higher cancer risk
The British Food Standards Agency developed their nutrient profiling system (FSAm-NPS) as a way to ensure that people are able
Continue reading »Small reduction in lung function with Tx de-escalation in COPD
(HealthDay)—A de-escalation from triple therapy to indacaterol/glycopyrronium may lead to a small reduction in lung function in non-frequently exacerbating patients
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