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When it comes to exercise, quality trumps quantity When it comes to exercise, quality trumps quantity 13 hours ago ago
A study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology suggests that a mix of different types of exercise brings better results than simply adding more quantity.
IUD won't interfere with breastfeeding IUD won't interfere with breastfeeding 13 hours ago ago
Women who have a hormonal intrauterine device implanted immediately after childbirth can still breastfeed, according to a new study.
Public-private partnerships key to sustainable telemedicine Public-private partnerships key to sustainable telemedicine 15 hours ago ago
Sept. 22 (UPI) -- Researchers from the University of Texas at Arlington have developed a way to make telemedicine more affordable and sustainable in remote parts of India.
'Super malaria' spreads in South East Asia 'Super malaria' spreads in South East Asia 18 hours ago ago
Sept. 22 (UPI) -- Scientists are sounding the alarm warning of a "super malaria" that is resistant to anti-malaria drugs and is spreading rapidly in Southeast Asia.
Study finds smartphone apps may reduce depression Study finds smartphone apps may reduce depression 20 hours ago ago
Sept. 22 (UPI) -- Research by Western Sydney University found that smartphone apps may be an effective treatment option for patients with depression.
CVS becomes first retailer to limit opioid prescriptions to 7 days CVS becomes first retailer to limit opioid prescriptions to 7 days 21 hours ago ago
Sept. 22 (UPI) -- CVS announced it will limit all opioid prescriptions to a seven-day supply, becoming the first major retail chain to do so in the wake of the opioid epidemic.
Study: Rural Americans less likely to wear seat belts Study: Rural Americans less likely to wear seat belts 21 hours ago ago
Sept. 22 (UPI) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that rural Americans are less likely to wear seat belts and more likely to die to car crashes.
Lady Gaga's fibromyalgia puts poorly understood illness in the spotlight Lady Gaga's fibromyalgia puts poorly understood illness in the spotlight 22 hours ago ago
Earlier this month, Lady Gaga revealed on social media that she has long struggled with fibromyalgia -- putting the poorly understood illness on center stage.
Long-term breast cancer survival negatively impacted by smoking Long-term breast cancer survival negatively impacted by smoking 23 hours ago ago
Sept. 22 (UPI) -- A new study shows that smoking has a negative impact on long-term survival in breast cancer patients and quitting smoking may reduce mortality risk.
Sound the mosquito alarm, across the USA Sound the mosquito alarm, across the USA 1 day ago ago
Two species of disease-transmitting mosquitoes could likely flourish in most of the United States, government researchers report.
Could pests, dust lower kids' odds for asthma? Could pests, dust lower kids' odds for asthma? 1 day ago ago
Early exposure to pest and pet allergens -- cockroaches and mice droppings included -- may actually guard children against asthma.
Frequent blood donations safe for some, but not all Frequent blood donations safe for some, but not all 1 day ago ago
Some people may safely donate blood as often as every eight weeks -- but that may not be a healthy choice for all, a new study suggests.
Publication released to help clinicians fight the opioid epidemic Publication released to help clinicians fight the opioid epidemic 1 day ago ago
Sept. 21 (UPI) -- The National Academy of Medicine has released a new publication guide to help healthcare professionals battle the U.S. opioid epidemic.
Stanford researchers halt brain cancer growth with absence of protein Stanford researchers halt brain cancer growth with absence of protein 1 day ago ago
Sept. 21 (UPI) -- Research at Stanford University suggests the growth of specific brain tumors -- high-grade gliomas -- can be stopped by cutting off access to a signaling molecule.
Study: No magic pill for alcohol dependence Study: No magic pill for alcohol dependence 1 day ago ago
Sept. 21 (UPI) -- A new study has found no reliable evidence for using certain medications to control drinking in patients with alcohol dependence or alcohol use disorder.
Health plans spend $6B annually on premature births Health plans spend $6B annually on premature births 1 day ago ago
Sept. 21 (UPI) -- A recent study by the University of Utah estimates that employer-sponsored health insurance spent at least $6 billion extra on premature infants in 2013.
First duodenoscope with disposable distal cap approved by FDA First duodenoscope with disposable distal cap approved by FDA 1 day ago ago
Sept. 21 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared the first duodenoscope with a disposable distal cap for use in the upper gastrointestinal tract.
Drone sets new record for transporting blood samples Drone sets new record for transporting blood samples 2 days ago ago
A new distance record for delivery of blood samples by a medical drone has been set.
Will an e-cigarette harm your heart? Will an e-cigarette harm your heart? 2 days ago ago
The nicotine in e-cigarette vapor may cause adrenaline levels to spike in the heart, resulting in serious heart risks, a new study reports.
High, low levels of magnesium linked to dementia risk High, low levels of magnesium linked to dementia risk 2 days ago ago
Having magnesium levels that are too high or too low may put you at risk for Alzheimer's and other dementias, Dutch researchers report.
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