Creating awareness on non-communicable diseases
Spreading awareness of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is the focus of this year’s Nutrition Month Malaysia.
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Heartland kids battle rare disease that causes weight gain
Children in the Heartland are battling a new, rare disease.
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The New York Academy of Medicine Launches Age-Smart Awards
The New York Academy of Medicine launches Age-Smart Awards.
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Kebabs: Health kick on a stick
Grilling kebabs is a good way to get lean meat, fruit and veggies into your summer diet.
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Researchers find genetic risk factor for pulmonary fibrosis
( University of Colorado Denver ) A paper recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine and co-written by physicians and scientists at the University of Colorado School of Medicine finds that an important genetic risk factor for pulmonary fibrosis can be used to identify individuals at risk for this deadly lung disease.
Antidepressants May Help With Heart Disease
For some patients with heart disease, taking antidepressants may reduce the risk of heart problems brought on by mental stress, a new study suggests.
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Decisions to Forgo Life Support May Depend Heavily on the ICU Where Patients are Treated
The decision to limit life support in patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) appears to be significantly influenced by physician practices and/or the culture of the hospital , suggests new findings from researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference on May 21.
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The Top 3 Diseases Caused by Stress
Not all stress is bad; but for those who are overstressed, these three diseases could be the end result.
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JPIDS: Releases consensus statement on research definitions for drug-resistant TB in children
( Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society ) The Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society today released its June issue, which includes a consensus statement of the global Sentinel Project on Pediatric Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis. It establishes standardized definitions, measurements, and other key attributes that will effect research.
Health Insurance for Less Than $100 Monthly
In some places around the world, it is possible to arrange good, comprehensive health insurance for less than $100 per month. In some countries the cost of medical care can be so low that it can make more …
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