The pandemic has impacted significantly on people who suffer chronic pain. A study performed by the eHealth Lab, a research group affiliated with the Faculty of Health Sciences and the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya’s eHealth Center, has shown that 70%…
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Education, interest in alternative medicine associated with believing misinformation
While many people believe misinformation on Facebook and Twitter from time to time, people with lower education or health literacy levels, a tendency to use alternative medicine or a distrust of the health care system are more likely to believe…
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Chelsea Houska Is in a 'Good Place' Coparenting Aubree With Ex Adam Lind
Crushing coparenting! Chelsea Houska and her ex Adam Lind are amicably raising their 11-year-old daughter, Aubree. ‘Teen Mom’ Stars’ Best Quotes on Coparenting “It actually hasn’t been too bad,” the Teen Mom 2 alum, 29, exclusively told Us Weekly on…
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Researchers identify drugs with potential to stop plaque buildup in arteries
Glycomics researchers at the University of Alberta and CHU Sainte-Justine have reported a discovery that could lead to new treatments for cardiovascular disease. The researchers identified a new mechanism responsible for the buildup of plaque on artery walls, a process…
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New tool reveals security and privacy issues with contact tracing apps
Researchers have developed a tool to identify security and privacy risks associated with COVID-19 contact tracing apps. COVIDGuardian, the first automated security and privacy assessment tool, tests contact tracing apps for potential threats such as malware, embedded trackers and private…
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Bio-based membranes with ocular stem cells to treat corneal disorders
The production, preparation, and use of bacterial nanocellulose as corneal bandages could be the key to help delicate stem cells to migrate to the cornea and heal the eye from a range of ocular disorders. Our eyes have a very…
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Yoga Can Help With Weight Loss\u2014Here’s How.
Whether yoga is good for weight loss is a little bit like asking if the outdoors is good for weight loss. It depends on how you approach it and what you do. So the short answer is yes, yoga can…
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Risk for rheumatoid arthritis reduced for patients with T2DM
(HealthDay)—Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) have a reduced risk for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), which may be due to statin use, according to a study published online Feb. 16 in Rheumatology. Dawit T. Zemedikun, Ph.D., from the University of…
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New blood pressure-lowering guidelines could benefit 25 million Americans with chronic kidney disease
A recommendation for more intensive blood pressure management from an influential global nonprofit that publishes clinical practice guidelines in kidney disease could, if followed, benefit nearly 25 million Americans, according to an analysis led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins…
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Pregnant! Ellie Goulding Is Expecting 1st Child With Husband Caspar Jopling
Something sweet to sing about! Ellie Goulding is pregnant with her and husband Caspar Jopling’s first child. Budding Bellies! Cassie and More Pregnant Stars’ 2021 Bump Pics The Grammy nominee, 34, had “no idea” that she was expecting while performing…
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