Why do paper cuts hurt so much?
Ouch! Who hasn't felt the effects of a paper cut and then cursed the gods or themselves for the injury? But have you…
July 23, 2018
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Naloxone remains controversial to some, but here's why it shouldn't be
A recent study argues that naloxone increases opioid use because it protects against death from overdose. Could the number…
July 20, 2018
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Reeling from the news? Train your brain to feel better with these 4 techniques
The relentless news cycle has many people feeling overwhelmed and stressed, wondering how to calm their lives and stay healthy.…
July 19, 2018
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New treatment in the works for disfiguring skin disease, vitiligo
An autoimmune disease called vitiligo causes white spots to appear on the body, in some cases completely erasing an individual's…
July 18, 2018
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Health clubs using tanning beds to attract members despite cancer risks, new study shows
Many gyms use free tanning beds to lure in new members who are eager to look and feel their best. But this, argues Sherry…
July 18, 2018
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Electric scooters on collision course with pedestrians and lawmakers
Electric rideables are making life less comfortable and more dangerous for pedestrians. Here's how makers of rideables…
July 18, 2018
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How man and machine can work together to diagnose diseases in medical scans
With artificial intelligence, machines can now examine thousands of medical images for signs of disease. Will this technology…
July 17, 2018
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How a positive outlook on the future protect may teens from violence
Teens who have high hopes for the future were less likely to threaten or injure someone with a weapon, a recent study reports.…
July 17, 2018
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Born in the USA: Having a baby is costly and confusing, even for a health policy expert
A routine childbirth proves expensive and complicated. Insurance company adjustments, inconsistent billing and mystery costs…
July 16, 2018
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How summer and diet damage your DNA, and what you can do
Scientists have long thought that regions of DNA called telomeres control how long you live. We are now learning that it…
July 16, 2018
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Why vaccine opponents think they know more than medical experts
Vaccines have long been considered safe, but many people still believe they are not. A new study shows that people who think…
July 12, 2018
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Breastfeeding has been the best public health policy throughout history
As US mothers returned to breastfeeding, the market for infant formula dried up, leading formula makers to seek new markets…
July 11, 2018
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Triclosan, often maligned, may have a good side — treating cystic fibrosis infections
Triclosan, an ingredient in soap and many household cleansers, has gained a bad reputation. A recent study looking for a…
July 11, 2018
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Mourning death by suicide: How you can provide support for the bereaved
Survivors of those who have died by suicide have special needs that many people do not quite understand. An expert in grief…
July 10, 2018
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A rare instance when preventative screening is worth the dollar cost
A new analysis shows that the US health care system will save money in the long run by screening people born in Asia and…
July 9, 2018
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Alcohol's health benefits hard to prove, but harms are easy to document
A recent study to assess the health benefits of alcohol was halted after investigators were found to have ties to the alcohol…
July 9, 2018
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Pre-existing conditions: The age group most vulnerable if coverage goes away
Stripping away preexisting conditions coverage would have far-reaching effects, but 50- to 64-year-olds are most vulnerable.…
July 6, 2018
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A novel 'smart' antibiotic may target most common bacterial infection contracted in US hospitals
A new type of antibiotic uses DNA to fight a common deadly microbe, _Clostridium difficile_. These new drugs are inexpensive…
July 6, 2018
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When caring hurts: Attrition among social workers, medicine's unsung heroes
Medical social workers coordinate care, an especially important job in complicated cases. Just as nurses and doctors are…
July 5, 2018
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How Roe v. Wade changed the lives of American women
Over the past 45 years, women have married later, attained higher education and joined the workforce in record numbers.…
July 5, 2018
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