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A new study of more than 1,100 WTC responders indicates a significant increase in physical disability among the responders. Source: 9/11 WTC responders show increased physical disability due to PTSD
Continue Reading →A new study of more than 1,100 WTC responders indicates a significant increase in physical disability among the responders. Source: 9/11 WTC responders show increased physical disability due to PTSD
Continue Reading →Low magnitude, high frequency mechanical stimulation (LMMS) reduces adipose (fat) tissue and thus may be a method of reducing weight and health risks such as diabetes. A new study takes this concept to another level. Source: Less but more frequent exercise best to reduce weight? Study provides a clue
Continue Reading →Current understanding of the evolution of aging leaves open the possibility that aging could be stopped if only science could figure out a way to make selection between organisms perfect. However, the solution isn’t that simple, researchers have found. Source: It's mathematically impossible to beat aging, scientists say
Continue Reading →Type 2 diabetes affects blood circulation. When blood flow in the brain is impaired, it can affect the way we think and make decisions. Recently, researchers examined information from a 10-year-long study, focusing on whether participants with type 2 diabetes who lowered calories in their diet and increased physical activity had better blood flow to […]
Continue Reading →An initial test to determine if a scalpel-free form of brain surgery can reduce tremor caused by Parkinson’s disease has produced encouraging results. Further research is warranted, the researchers conclude. Source: Focused ultrasound shows promise for treating Parkinson's tremor
Continue Reading →Researchers have observed an unexpected behavioral pattern in monkeys in Puerto Rico. As the population density in the group rises, the group as a whole produces fewer babies — this is no surprise. But, to the surprise of researchers, it turned out that the group’s individual members did not change behavior. How does this add […]
Continue Reading →A new article examines the effects of Medicaid expansion on low-income individuals’ access to health care. Source: Effects of Medicaid expansion focus of new study
Continue Reading →Virtual reality reduces phantom body pain in paraplegics and creates the illusion that they can feel their paralyzed legs being touched again. The results could one day translate into therapies to reduce chronic pain in paraplegics. Source: Virtual reality reduces phantom pain in paraplegics
Continue Reading →The common practice of growing influenza vaccine components in chicken eggs disrupts the major antibody target site on the virus surface, rendering the flu vaccine less effective in humans. Source: How flu shot manufacturing forces influenza to mutate
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