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Changing how blood pressure is measured will save lives

April 23, 2018
Traditional methods of testing for high-blood pressure are no longer adequate and risk missing vital health signs, which can lead to premature death, a study co-led by UCL has found.

Measles alert issued in London as disease coming from Europe

April 21, 2018
A measles alert was issued here Friday as British health officials revealed there have been more cases in the British capital so far this year than for the whole of 2017.

Dementia diagnosis linked to unnecessary medication use

April 20, 2018
A new international study led by University of Sydney has found that medication use increases in newly diagnosed dementia patients, particularly unnecessary or inappropriate medications.

Some kitchen cabinets can emit potentially harmful compounds

April 19, 2018
Probably the last place anyone would want to find airborne polychlorinated biphenyl compounds (PCBs) is in the kitchen, yet that\'s exactly where scientists detected their presence, according to a new report in ACS\' journal Environmental Science & Technology.

More than 4 in 10 Americans live with unhealthy air

April 19, 2018
The American Lung Association\'s 2018 \"State of the Air\" report found ozone pollution worsened significantly due to warmer temperatures, while particle pollution generally continued to improve in 2014-2016.

New viruses found in New York City's house mice

April 18, 2018
Some unseen viruses as well as bacteria capable of causing life-threatening human illness were found in New York City\'s house mice, according to a new study.

'Mono' virus linked to 7 serious diseases

April 17, 2018
A far-reaching study conducted by scientists at Cincinnati Children\'s reports that the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) - best known for causing mononucleosis - also increases the risks for some people of developing seven other major diseases.

Australia’s flesh-eating bug outbreak needs urgent research

April 16, 2018
You might mistake it for an innocuous insect bite – a small painless lump on your arm or leg.

Bad antibodies made good: The immune system's secret weapon uncovered

April 13, 2018
The \'bad apples\' of the immune system are also its secret weapon, according to major Australian research published today in the world-leading journal Science.

Paralyzed patient feels sensation again

April 12, 2018
For the first time, scientists at Caltech have induced natural sensations in the arm of a paralyzed man by stimulating a certain region of the brain with a tiny array of electrodes.

Breakthrough: Researchers fix Alzheimer's gene

April 11, 2018
Groundbreaking research shows, for the first time, how the most well-known genetic risk factor for Alzheimer\'s disease causes signs in human brain cells.

Warning about life-threatening synthetic marijuana outbreak in New York

April 10, 2018
The New York State Department of Health has issued a statewide health advisory to hospitals, emergency departments and urgent care centers following severe and life-threatening bleeding cases in Illinois, Maryland, Wisconsin, Indiana and Missouri.
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