(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Name a drink that can make you more alert for late-night studying, prevent you from fainting when giving blood, and even promote a tiny weight loss. Chances are you didn’t say water. But that is the right answer.
Month: June 2019
The State Of Medical Cannabis
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Pun intended in the title, of course. Here is a map showing the differences in state laws regarding medical cannabis across the US. As is noted, 33 states and the District of Columbia currently have passed laws broadly legalizing marijuana in some form.
Seven-Country Study Reveals Viruses As New Leading Cause of Global Childhood Pneumonia
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and other viruses now appear to be the main causes of severe childhood pneumonia in low- and middle-income countries….
Functional Hair Follicles Grown from Stem Cells
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – LOS ANGELES – Scientists from Sanford Burnham Prebys have created natural-looking hair that grows through the skin using human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), a major scientific achievement….
One Simple Change Cut Unnecessary Imaging for Cancer Patients in Half
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – PHILADELPHIA – Simply introducing a default physician order — a “nudge” — into electronic health records (EHRs) cut the use of unnecessary daily imaging in half….
Using Artificial Intelligence to Deliver Personalized Radiation Therapy
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Thursday, CLEVELAND: New Cleveland Clinic-led research shows that artificial intelligence (AI) can use medical scans and health records to personalize the dose of radiation therapy used to treat cancer patients.
Pathway Discovered that Prevents Buildup of Alzheimer’s Protein
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital scientists have discovered a pathway that functions like a car wash to prevent the buildup of a toxic protein associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
Nutritional Cues Regulate Pancreatic Tumor’s ‘Cell Drinking’
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – LA JOLLA, CALIF – Desperate for nutrients, rapidly growing pancreatic tumors resort to scavenging “fuel” through an alternative supply route, called macropinocytosis.
Many Older Patients Initiating Dialysis Experience Functional Decline
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Washington, DC — A new study published in CJASN found that functional decline within the first 6 months after initiating dialysis was highly prevalent in older adults at 17 centers in Netherlands
Low-income, Less Educated Women Least Likely to Access Infertility Care
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Despite similar rates of infertility among all socioeconomic groups, white women, women with higher education levels, and women with higher incomes….
Barley Risotto with Asparagus
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – This is a great side dish and best with seasonable vegetables. Try summer squash, butternut squash, carrots or peppers.
Women’s Wellness: Exercise During Pregnancy
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – For some, pregnancy might seem like the perfect time to sit back and relax. You likely feel more tired than usual, and your back might ache from carrying extra weight.
Cancer Diagnosis? Advice for Dealing with What Comes Next
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Almost half of all men and a third of all women in the United States will receive a cancer diagnosis at some time in their lives. A cancer diagnosis often comes with little warning.
Firework Safety (VIDEO)
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Every Fourth of July, emergency departments see an influx of injuries caused by fireworks. Dr. Jose Pulido, a Mayo Clinic ophthalmologist, says the hands, face and eyes are particularly vulnerable.
Penn State College of Medicine Will Collaborate for Medical Marijuana Research
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – HERSHEY, Pa. — Penn State College of Medicine and PA Options for Wellnesswill work together to investigate the potential benefits and risks of using marijuana extracts to treat a variety of health issues.
Don’t Make Your Own Sunscreen
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Concerns about chemicals have led do-it-yourselfers (DIY) to make everything from laundry detergent and soap to deodorant and toothpaste at home using natural ingredients.
Comprehensive Cancer Treatment in Germany – Attention to the Smallest Details
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Results of the exhaustive survey made by the World Cancer Research Fund demonstrate that up to 40% of all cancer cases could have been prevented.
Helping Others Heal: Pursuing Purpose with Art and Medicine
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Gohar S. Manzar is a medical student at Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine. And amid the formulas and molecules competing for her attention, Gohar’s dedication to science revealed an element missing from her work — a human connection.
Patience to Reduce Bed-wetting
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Most children outgrow bed-wetting on their own. If treatment is needed, it can be based on a discussion of options with your health care provider and identifying what will work best for your situation.
HIV Testing Day – Know Your Status
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – HIV is the virus that can lead to AIDS. A lot has changed about HIV/AIDS over the past 30 years. People with HIV are living longer and better, thanks to improved treatments.