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The ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), has significantly impacted the daily life of children. As a result, the majority of governments across the world implemented nationwide travel and social COVID-19 restrictions to prevent the further spread of the disease. Unfortunately, this has resulted in increased sedentary behavior among children. Study: Changes […]

Cancer is the leading cause of death for Hispanics in the U.S. and in the state of Indiana. A survey of adult Hispanic Indiana residents, conducted by researchers from Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University, presents a snapshot of Hispanics’ cancer-related knowledge, beliefs and behaviors, providing guidance for the future development of tailored cancer screening messaging and prevention strategies. Several survey […]

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In both Europe and the US, people spend up to 90% of their time indoors. But spending so much time inside can have consequences for your mental health. The World Health Organization estimates that 5% of adults globally suffer from depression. Stress, depression and anxiety also accounted for 55% of all working days lost in the UK during the year […]

Lower temperatures have been known to promote longevity in different species for a number of decades. The mechanism behind this has remained unclear, but recent research suggests low temperatures can induce a cellular process that improves the clearing of misfolded protein aggregations. Misfolded proteins are associated with some diseases of aging, including Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative conditions. The discovery […]

What are ear tubes? Are ear tubes common in children? How do I know if my child needs ear tubes? How are ear tubes placed? Do ear tubes provide relief? Do ear tubes fall out? Source: Read Full Article

Thought LeadersMichele HuConsultant Neurologist and Professor of Clinical NeuroscienceOxford University Hospitals and the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Oxford To commemorate World Parkinson's Day, we spoke to Michele Hu, Consultant Neurologist at Oxford University Hospitals and Professor of Clinical Neuroscience at the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Oxford, about prodromal Parkinson's, and what the future looks like for this […]

University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have identified a gene that plays a crucial role in determining the risk for heart attacks, deadly aneurysms, coronary artery disease and other dangerous vascular conditions. The discovery advances the understanding of the underlying causes of a wide range of serious health conditions, including atherosclerosis—or hardening of the arteries—and moves us closer to […]

People who strongly adhere to a set of cardiovascular health metrics may live close to a decade longer than those who don’t, new research suggests. The study, published Monday, April 10, in Circulation, found people with higher scores for cardiovascular health lived up to nine years longer on average than those with the lowest scores. The scores measure adherence to […]