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Exercise offers protection against Alzheimer’s
Higher levels of daily physical activity may protect against the cognitive decline and neurodegeneration (brain tissue loss) from Alzheimer’s disease.
Rugby-style tackling may have lower force of impact than football-style tackling
The style of tackling used in rugby may be associated with a lower force of impact than the style used…
Insurance linked to hospitals’ decision to transfer kids with mental health emergencies
A national study finds differences in the decisions to admit or transfer children with mental health emergencies based on the…
Novel therapy administered after TBI prevents brain damage
Could a therapy administered 30 minutes after a traumatic brain injury prevent damage that leads to seizures and other harmful…
Medical News Today: What causes a hot back?
Having a hot back can be uncomfortable and worrying, but it is usually treatable. The back may feel hot due…
Medical News Today: How can rheumatoid arthritis affect the jaw?
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can affect the jaw joint, causing tenderness and swelling. In this article, we look at the symptoms…
By cutting ozone pollution now, China could save 330,000 lives by 2050
If China takes strong measures to reduce its ozone pollution now, it could save hundreds of thousands of lives in…
What to call someone who uses heroin?
A first-of-its-kind study has found that people entering treatment for heroin use most often called themselves ‘addicts,’ but preferred that…
Cancer device created to see if targeted chemotherapy is working
Researchers have created a device that can determine whether targeted chemotherapy drugs are working on individual cancer patients. The portable…