Social activities offer protection against cognitive decline in long-term care residents
Social activities such as interactions with others and participation in organised events can prevent cognitive decline in long-term care facility.
Study reports rising rates of craniofacial injuries related to exercise and weightlifting
Numbers of craniofacial injuries related to exercise and weightlifting have increased sharply over the past decade, reports a study in The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. The journal is published in…
E-cigarette users experience similar DNA changes to specific cheek cells as smokers
E-cigarette users with a limited smoking history experience similar DNA changes to specific cheek cells as smokers, finds a new study led by researchers at UCL (University College London) and…
Immune cell protein identified as potential target for rare liver cancer treatment
Fibrolamellar carcinoma (FLC) is a rare liver cancer with a poor prognosis if not addressed early with surgery. The disease is caused by a single genetic mutation that creates a…
Red Light Therapy Can Lower Post-Meal Blood Sugar by Nearly 30 Percent
This content originally appeared on Everyday Health. Republished with permission.By Becky Upham Key Takeaways Exposure to a therapeutic red light lamp for 15 minutes after a meal lowered blood sugar…
Cryoablation could be a new treatment path for breast cancer patients with large tumors
A minimally invasive technique that uses ice to freeze and destroy small, cancerous tumors has now been proven effective for breast cancer patients with large tumors, providing a new treatment…
From apps to instant messages: Which tech solutions help cut sodium intake best?
Behavioral changes through technology-supported interventions could help reduce sodium intake and positively impact health.
Empowering women through self-care: A leap towards health equity
The potential of self-care interventions to improve the health and well-being of girls and women to promote equity, gender equality, and human rights.