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A recent preliminary study examined the effects of vitamin D supplementation on levels of physical exertion during exercise, and the risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
Preliminary results of a small study funded by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) have shown that curing insomnia with cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) improves the effectiveness of antidepressants.
Researchers evaluated the national trends in the United States to determine the frequency of anesthesia/sedation in pediatric patients undergoing CT or MRI in emergency departments.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has released its 2021 adult and pediatric immunization schedules, including interim recommendations on the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines.
Data presented at the 23rd United European Gastroenterology Week meeting detailed the relationship between body mass index and waist circumference and the risk of developing colorectal cancer.
<p>Dengue fever usually manifests as a fever, as the name implies, but among elderly patients it might strike without fever at all, but rather as appetite loss and weakness.</p>
By Kathryn Doyle(Reuters Health) - Being sedentary, at least in moderation, is unlikely to cause heart disease, according to a new review of past research.
While early diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis is key, a new study that was released during ACR Convergence shows that there is often a delay in diagnosis. Find out which patients are at the highest risk for delayed diagnosis.
Lewis S. Nelson, MD, chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, discusses the key components of treating opioid overdose and opioid use disorder in the emergency department and beyond.
This article reviews the different expert guidelines for controlling hemoglobin A1c, LDL cholesterol, and blood pressure in patients with diabetes and offers suggestions for sorting out the confusion.
Researchers conducted a prospective observational study in order to evaluate the prevalence of HCV infection in 670 patients from a penitentiary in Italy.
Matt is a 37-year-old man who is concerned about his weight and his risk of heart disease. He consumes a fairly standard Western diet, and is curious about what changes he can make to both lower his risk and help him to lose weight.
<p><span>Community-based music lessons for disadvantaged youth can have positive biologic effects on their brains, a new study has found.</span></p>
<p>Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients who achieve remission on treatment may want to go off their IBD medications. But half or more of those who do will have a relapse, according to comprehensive analysis of relevant research.</p>
In a recent review, researchers assessed clinical trials that had investigated the safety and efficacy of Clostridium difficile toxoid vaccines.
For the answer to this question, I looked to Attachment Parenting International. According to API, the goal is “to raise children who will become adults with a highly developed capacity for empathy and connection.” This method uses no violence in order to prevent violence.
By Kathryn DoyleNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Exercise can help overweight kids slim down, but a new study suggests they might be at risk for leg, ankle and foot injuries in the process.That could be because their legs are supporting extra weight, researchers said.