Category: 6. Health

  • Parkinson’s breakthrough changes what we know about dopamine

    Parkinson’s breakthrough changes what we know about dopamine

    A new study led by researchers at McGill University is calling into question a long-standing idea about how dopamine influences movement. The findings suggest a shift in how scientists understand Parkinson’s disease and how its treatments work.

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  • Pharmacy urges ‘use right NHS service’ as pressure on A&E mounts

    Pharmacy urges ‘use right NHS service’ as pressure on A&E mounts

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    NHS England A professional headshot of Ade Williams wearing a light lilac shirt with a pink paisley tie, blue NHS lanyard, and thick square framed black glasses. HE has a bald head and is clean shaven, and is smiling at the camera against a white background.NHS England

    Community pharmacist Ade Williams says pharmacies can act as a “gateway” to getting you the right care on the NHS

    People in the West of England are being reminded to avoid unnecessary trips to A&E after…

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  • A 71-year-old trainer says these five moves are all you need for full-body strength after 50

    A 71-year-old trainer says these five moves are all you need for full-body strength after 50

    Compound moves work multiple muscle groups at the same time, making them an efficient way to build full-body strength.

    Liz Hilliard is a 71-year-old fitness instructor and founder of the Hilliard Studio Method. She believes she’s stronger now…

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  • Efficacy of pulmonary surfactant with budesonide in infants born at or less than 28 weeks’ gestation: a systematic review and meta-analysis

  • Glass, H. C. et al. Outcomes for extremely premature infants. Anesth. Analg. 120, 1337–1351. https://doi.org/10.1213/ane.0000000000000705 (2015).

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  • A traditional Brazilian plant shows unexpected strength against arthritis

    A traditional Brazilian plant shows unexpected strength against arthritis

    A research team in Brazil has found strong evidence that the Joseph’s Coat plant (Alternanthera littoralis) is both safe and effective at reducing inflammation, easing pain, and protecting against arthritis. The study was carried out by…

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  • Alberta animal welfare agency says dog that tested positive for avian flu dead

    Alberta animal welfare agency says dog that tested positive for avian flu dead

    An Alberta animal welfare agency says a dog that tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza has died.

    The Alberta Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says in a Saturday social media post that this is the second…

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  • Adjuvant Chemoradiotherapy Provides Long-Term Survival Benefits in High-Risk Endometrial Cancer

    Adjuvant Chemoradiotherapy Provides Long-Term Survival Benefits in High-Risk Endometrial Cancer

    Adjuvant chemoradiotherapy led to improved overall survival (OS) and recurrence-free survival (RFS) vs radiotherapy alone in patients with high-risk endometrial cancer, according to 10-year data from the phase 3 PORTEC-3 trial (NCT00411138)…

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  • Study links full-fat cheese to lower dementia risk

    Study links full-fat cheese to lower dementia risk

    • A large new study suggests that eating more full-fat cheese and cream may be linked to a lower risk of developing dementia later in life.
    • High-fat cheeses are defined as containing more than 20% fat and include familiar varieties such as…

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  • Arkansas reviewing new federal guidelines on hepatitis B vaccinations | The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Arkansas reviewing new federal guidelines on hepatitis B vaccinations | The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    The Arkansas Department of Health is examining its “updated immunization policy,” but does not expect any change to…

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