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Low- and middle-income countries lack assistive devices for elderly
Governments in low- and middle-income countries give some thought to access for devices that assist disabled elderly, a recent study…
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Shingles vaccine not cost effective before age 60
The shingles vaccine might not be cost-effective for people in their fifties, a new analysis suggests. The Centers for Disease…
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Scientists use exercise apps to identify fittest US states
Even people dedicated enough to log their workouts on a smartphone app don’t exercise as much as experts say they…
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Small changes in a person’s gait can be an early indicator of cognitive decline, USA Today reported. Up until recently,…
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Why mining and burning coal could slowly be killing us
There is no such thing as “clean coal.” The very words convey a myth that has no substance. Not one…
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Hormone replacement therapy may reduce pancreatic cancer risk
One type of hormone replacement therapy for postmenopausal women may decrease the risk of pancreatic cancer, a new study suggests.…
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Salt responsible for 2.3 million deaths worldwide, study suggests
A new study from Harvard Medical School has linked the overabundant salt intake to 2.3 million deaths worldwide in 2010…
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Lungs from heavy smokers may be effective for double-lung transplant
For patients with lung disease in need of a full-lung transplant, time is of the absolute essence – as the…
Read MoreSkin cancer associated with lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s, study finds
A diagnosis of skin cancer isn’t something anyone wants to receive, but contracting the disease may actually have a protective…
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