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According to a new study, research is poorly funded for several common and/or deadly cancers, such as endometrial, liver and bile duct, cervical, ovarian, pancreatic, and lung cancer. Study author Dr. Suneel Kamath notes, “The goal of this study is not to divert funds away from cancers that are well-supported, but rather expand funding for…
Read MoreChildren with attentiondeficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may have less developed social, emotional, and language skills than their peers without ADHD. The findings suggest that identifying and helping preschoolers with ADHD symptoms could possibly reduce their struggles in elementary school. Pediatrics, July 2019
Read MoreSunglasses can help protect your eyes from ultraviolet (UV) rays, which can contribute to the development of cataracts and macular degeneration. The Mayo Clinic suggests that you choose sunglasses that block 99% to 100% of UVA and UVB rays, screen out 75% to 90% of visible light, have lenses that are perfectly matched in color,…
Read MorePlantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of foot and heel pain. In a recent study involving 63 plantar fasciitis patients, researchers observed that participants treated with the combination of custom foot orthotics and manual therapy experienced greater improvements in pain and function than the patients who only received one of the treatment…
Read MoreIn this study, type 2 diabetics with limb pain experienced improvements in both the number of painful body sites and pain intensity after participating in a twelve-week exercise program. The findings are important as diabetics are nearly 25% more likely to report limb pain than non-diabetics. Diabetic Research and Clinical Practice, July 2019
Read MoreChildren who helped prepare snacks featuring foods they had previously identified as “yucky” were more likely to rate such foods as “okay” or “yummy” than kids who did not assist in the kitchen. Appetite, July 2019
Read MoreAn analysis of data concerning nearly 162,000 postmenopausal women found that women whose body fat collects in their mid-section have nearly twice the risk for heart disease or stroke as women whose body fat is mostly stored in their legs. Study author Dr. Qibin Qi writes, “Our findings suggest that postmenopausal women, despite having normal…
Read MoreNew research suggests that teens with higher levels of connectedness—such as feeling engaged, supported, and cared for at home and school—are significantly less likely to have mental health issues, experience violence, take sexual risks, and engage in substance abuse in their 20s. Pediatrics, June 2019
Read MoreThe American Dental Association notes that individuals can reduce their risk for bad breath by brushing twice a day, flossing daily, using a toothbrush or scraper to clean your tongue, using mouthwash when needed, keeping saliva flowing with chewy foods, cleaning dentures regularly, not smoking, and making regular dental visits. American Dental Association, July 2019
Read MoreSurveys completed by 1,021 teenagers revealed that 46.1% had pain in one or more body sites. The data show that teens with musculoskeletal pain in at least one body site had lower quality of life scores and lower sleep quality than their pain-free peers. Additionally, participants with pain in multiple sites reported lower quality of…
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