Fewer sports-related sudden cardiac arrest victims die nowadays, a trend linked with increased bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), reports a study
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Spikes in handgun purchases after high-profile events linked to more firearm injuries
Spikes in handgun purchases in 2012 after Sandy Hook and the re-election of President Obama have been linked to a
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Physical activity at any intensity linked to lower risk of early death: But being sedentary for several hours a day linked to increased risk
Clear evidence that higher levels of physical activity — regardless of intensity — are associated with a lower risk of
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Getting to zero malaria cases in Zanzibar: Targeting men, seasonal workers could be key to tackling residual cases, study suggests
New research led by the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, Ifakara Health Institute and the Zanzibar Malaria Elimination Program
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New research links early-life mortality and family structure, education, income
A new study from researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Carolina Population Center found that the
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3D printed artificial corneas similar to human ones: Team replicated human corneal structure and fabricated a transparent cornea with the lattice pattern
When a person has a severely damaged cornea, a corneal transplant is required. However, there are 2,000 patients waiting for
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Global burden of serious health-related suffering due to almost double by 2060
New research findings published today in The Lancet Global Health show that the number of people dying with palliative care
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Despite transition period, maximal running shoes may still increase risk of injury
A six-week transition period did not help wearers adjust to “maximal” running shoes, indicating that increased impact forces and loading
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Gene-based factor VIIa prevents bleeding episodes in animals with hemophilia: Preclinical work offers first target levels for bypass agent prophylaxis in future human trials
Hematology researchers have further refined how a treatment currently used on an urgent basis to control bleeding in hemophilia patients
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Irregular schedules raise risk of injury for miners working long hours
Numerous studies have reported on the association between long work shifts and an increased risk of getting injured on the
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