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Caution needed when drawing links between improving symptoms and unproven remedies, study warns

Caution needed when drawing links between improving symptoms and unproven remedies, study warns

byUniversity of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople tend to continue with unproven treatments even if there's no evidence to suggest an initial marginal improvement in symptoms i

Caution needed when drawing links between improving symptoms and unproven remedies, study warns

byUniversity of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople tend to continue with unproven treatments even if there's no evidence to suggest an initial marginal improvement in symptoms i
Why do some medicines need to be taken with food?

Why do some medicines need to be taken with food?

by Mary Bushell,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHave you ever been instructed to take your medicine with food and wondered why? Perhaps you've wondered if you really need to

Why do some medicines need to be taken with food?

by Mary Bushell,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHave you ever been instructed to take your medicine with food and wondered why? Perhaps you've wondered if you really need to
Australian study finds medications for alcohol use disorders underutilized

Australian study finds medications for alcohol use disorders underutilized

byUniversity of Western Australia(A) Temporal trends in incident Australian adults dispensed an alcohol pharmacotherapy (2013–2023) by (B) sex, and (C) age group. Credit:Alcohol and Alcoho

Australian study finds medications for alcohol use disorders underutilized

byUniversity of Western Australia(A) Temporal trends in incident Australian adults dispensed an alcohol pharmacotherapy (2013–2023) by (B) sex, and (C) age group. Credit:Alcohol and Alcoho
Living with an 'Eraser' in the Brain: The Reality of Alzheimer's Disease

Living with an 'Eraser' in the Brain: The Reality of Alzheimer's Disease

September 21, 2024, marks the 31st "World Alzheimer's Day." On this occasion, we call on everyone to gain a deeper understanding of the prevention, care, and treatment of this disease,as we tackle the challenges of prevention, care, and treatment together

Living with an 'Eraser' in the Brain: The Reality of Alzheimer's Disease

September 21, 2024, marks the 31st "World Alzheimer's Day." On this occasion, we call on everyone to gain a deeper understanding of the prevention, care, and treatment of this disease,as we tackle the challenges of prevention, care, and treatment together
Sickle cell trait is prevalent among diverse human populations, study finds

Sickle cell trait is prevalent among diverse human populations, study finds

byNIH/National Human Genome Research InstituteNIH researchers and collaborators have found that being a carrier for sickle cell disease, known as having sickle cell trait, increases the risk of

Sickle cell trait is prevalent among diverse human populations, study finds

byNIH/National Human Genome Research InstituteNIH researchers and collaborators have found that being a carrier for sickle cell disease, known as having sickle cell trait, increases the risk of
Smart mask monitors breath for signs of health

Smart mask monitors breath for signs of health

byCalifornia Institute of TechnologyThe EBCare mask can analyze the chemicals in one's breath in real-time. Credit: Caltech/Wei Gao and Wenzheng HengPersonalized wearable devices that monito

Smart mask monitors breath for signs of health

byCalifornia Institute of TechnologyThe EBCare mask can analyze the chemicals in one's breath in real-time. Credit: Caltech/Wei Gao and Wenzheng HengPersonalized wearable devices that monito
Proof-of-concept study explores massage therapy to help reduce nurse burnout

Proof-of-concept study explores massage therapy to help reduce nurse burnout

by Brian Consiglio,University of MissouriCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEven before the coronavirus pandemic, high rates of burnout and staffing shortages plagued the nursing industry, primari

Proof-of-concept study explores massage therapy to help reduce nurse burnout

by Brian Consiglio,University of MissouriCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEven before the coronavirus pandemic, high rates of burnout and staffing shortages plagued the nursing industry, primari