Chronically high cholesterol levels are known to be associated with increased risks of breast cancer and worse outcomes in most cancers, but the link has not been fully understood. In a study appearing online Aug. 24 in the journal Nature Communications, a research team led by the Duke Cancer Institute has identified the mechanisms at work, describing how breast cancer […]
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A recent study considers the mental health effects of COVID-19 anxiety among international refugees resettled in Australia. The team found that the most vulnerable people are those for whom COVID-19 brings back memories of past difficulties. The authors nevertheless note that resettled refugees are often a resilient group of people. According to the United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Refugees, […]
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A simple electrical fan is the key component of a low-cost, easy-to-use breathing-support device designed to cope with the surge in COVID cases in low to middle income countries. The device provides a form of oxygen therapy called CPAP or continuous positive airway pressure, which has proved effective in helping patients struggling to breathe because of moderate to severe COVID. […]
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A study in more than 30,000 heart patients shows that becoming active later in life can be nearly as beneficial to survival as continued activity. The research is presented at ESC Congress 2021. “These encouraging findings highlight how patients with coronary heart disease may benefit by preserving or adopting a physically active lifestyle,” said study author Dr. Nathalia Gonzalez of […]
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Uncertainty and anxiety generated by the COVID-19 pandemic motivated social psychologist Evelyn Vázquez at the University of California, Riverside, to collaborate with UCR Healthy Campus on a study to identify safety measures and public health messaging that reduce the spread of the coronavirus within campus communities. Working with Ann Cheney, an associate professor in the Department of Social Medicine, Population, […]
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Can a fizzy drink do you good? They claim to benefit your gut, and boost your mind and body. So which fall flat — and which sparkle? From a nettle drink that promises to reduce blood pressure to a sparkling kefir — a fermented drink — that claims to improve your mood, Mandy Francis asked Ruth Kander, a dietitian at […]
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The huge arching rainbow of balloons welcoming students at the entrance of my children’s school had already been taken down when I called to see if maybe, just maybe, it would still be up the following week, when it was my week with my children. The first week of school has ended for them. They have explored the brand-new school […]
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Maridav/Shutterstock By Elizabeth S. Mitchell/Aug. 23, 2021 5:43 pm EDT There are few things more embarrassing than having a casual conversation with someone with a warm place like an outdoor picnic or baseball game, and then suddenly, out of the blue, you start to feel not quite right. If you are prone to fainting, it often goes like this: you start to feel […]
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Patients with lymphoma or other lymphoid cancers should continue to take steps to protect themselves from COVID-19 even if they have been vaccinated against the disease, a new study led by investigators at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute reports. The study, published online by the journal Blood Advances, found that patients who had received anti-CD20 antibody therapy within the previous 12 months […]
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Q: My kids like being outside, even when it’s really hot. Is it safe for them? A: When weather conditions do not pose a health risk, children can and should spend time outside. Playing outdoors can boost a child’s physical and mental health in many ways. But a heat index at or above 90 degrees Fahrenheit, as identified by the […]
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