In mammalian adult brains, neural stem cells are only present in few specific regions, so-called niches. Only these niches are capable of generating new neurons. For the first time, researchers […]
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A novel approach to reverse the progression of healthy cells to malignant ones may offer a more effective way to eradicate colorectal cancer cells with far fewer side effects, according […]
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Study finds association between therapy time, length of stay after hip fracture surgery
The rate of recovery and a patient’s length of stay at nursing and rehabilitation facilities are associated with a patient’s mobility and their ability to provide self-care when they are […]
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Health Highlights: Feb. 13, 2020
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: X1-5 Hoverboards Pose Fire Risk Lithium ion batteries in New High-Tech Enterprise’s X1-5 […]
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Masimo to scoop up NantHealth's connected care business
Masimo, the maker of monitoring technologies and connectivity tools for hospitals, announced this week that it would acquire the connected care assets of NantHealth for $47.25 million in cash. WHY […]
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As January finally takes a bow and CVS aisles are steadily filling up with cheesy candy and stuffed animals, it’s probably time to start thinking about Valentine’s Day. The holiday’s […]
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The coronavirus has been declared a public health emergency, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). The virus causes pneumonia and those who have fallen ill are reported to suffer […]
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Diet trends come and go, and we’re always on the lookout for the next best thing that can guarantee results in the quickest time possible. These days, it’s all about […]
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FDA report continues to see no link between cellphones and cancer
After reviewing 11 years of published, scientific studies, the Food and Drug Administration remains convinced there’s no obvious health risk posed by exposure to radio waves from mobile phones, according […]
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People with inadequate access to food 10% to 37% more likely to die prematurely
Adults with food insecurity (i.e., inadequate access to food because of financial constraints) are 10% to 37% more likely to die prematurely from any cause other than cancer compared to […]
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