ACG issues guideline for management of upper GI bleeding
(HealthDay)—In an American College of Gastroenterology clinical guideline, published in the May issue of the American Journal of Gastroenterology , recommendations are presented for the management of overt upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB). Loren Laine, M.D., from the Yale School of…
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Emma Stone, Dave McCary's Daughter’s Name Revealed 2 Months After Birth
A touching tribute! Emma Stone and Dave McCary’s 2-month-old daughter’s name honors one of the actress’ family members, according to TMZ. Samira Wiley’s Daughter George and More Celeb Kids’ Unique Names The little one is named Louise Jean McCary after Stone’s…
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Instagram Users Are Trashing Chris Hemsworth for His Legs, Following ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Set Photo
In life, a few things are obvious—grass is green, water is wet, and internet commenters hiding behind their smartphones and keyboards will relentlessly tirade celebrities for their body shape. The latest person at the sharp end of internet misery? Hollywood…
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Water-Soluble Vitamin D: Better for Those With Malabsorption?
A new oral formulation of vitamin D3 — calcifediol (25-hydroxyvitamin D3, 25(OH)D3) — is better absorbed by people with obesity or intestinal malabsorption due to a variety of reasons, making it much more effective at treating vitamin D deficiency in…
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Studying the effects of food ads on childhood obesity
Food advertisements targeting kids can encourage poor eating habits that contribute to obesity, however not all children are susceptible. Penn State researchers are exploring the factors that protect children from overeating in response to food ads in a $2.3 million…
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New insights into soft tissue injuries around the elbow joint
In his Ph.D. study, Toni Luokkala investigated the soft tissue injuries related to elbow collateral ligaments and distal biceps tendon tears. The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated joint after the glenohumeral joint. The extent of soft tissue injuries…
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Corporations encourage employee vaccination but stop short of mandates
Many of the companies with the largest number of employees say they'll do almost anything to encourage their employees to get vaccinated. But a survey of some of them found that none would be inclined to mandate shots as a…
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“How my daily pre-breakfast walk improved my mental, physical and emotional health”
Think that there’s nothing much to gain from a simple morning walk? Think again. Writer Jess Dixon went on an early morning walk every day for a month and the mental results were remarkable, she writes. Fitness has never been…
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New collaborative effort to produce anti-HIV monoclonal antibodies
The Hotung Molecular Immunology group at St George’s, University of London has partnered with Leaf Expression Systems, a contract development and manufacturing organization, specializing in plant-based expression and production of proteins, to explore the feasibility of producing anti-HIV monoclonal antibodies…
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Channing Tatum Posted a Shirtless Video of His Beach Workout
Channing Tatum has apparently taken up open ocean swimming—and he’s quickly learned it isn’t a joke. The actor recently took to Instagram to post his awe over professional athletes after crushing a two mile open ocean swim of his own….
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