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Cutting-edge technology sheds light on antibiotic resistance

September 17, 2016 Scientists are concerned that resistant strains of bacteria could spread globally through travel or trade, including the exchange of foods.

Alcohol may damage heart. Or may not

September 16, 2016 A new research suggests that alcohol may not be as healthy for everyone's heart as previously believed.

Brains of 'super-agers' look decades younger

September 16, 2016 Memory loss and muddled thinking may not be an inevitable part of getting older. New research shows that key brain regions in mentally sharp "super-agers" are similar to those of people much younger.

1 in 4 Medicare patients uses blood pressure drug incorrectly

September 15, 2016 Nearly 5 million Medicare prescription drug enrollees aren't taking their blood pressure medication as directed, increasing their risk of heart attack and stroke.

Amerigroup Nevada members can now access doctor with computer or mobile device

September 15, 2016 Amerigroup Nevada members have an easy and convenient way to see a doctor for non-emergency needs when their own doctor is not readily available, at no additional cost.

Instead of antibiotics, polymers can kill superbugs

September 14, 2016 Star-shaped molecules are effective at killing bacteria that can no longer be killed by current antibiotics, new research shows.

Memory loss not enough to diagnose Alzheimer's

September 14, 2016 Relying on clinical symptoms of memory loss to diagnose Alzheimer's disease may miss other forms of dementia caused by Alzheimer's that don't initially affect memory, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study.

Western U.S. wildfires bring serious health problems

September 13, 2016 Climate change, and the warmer summers it will bring, could blanket much of the western United States with persistent "smoke waves" - consecutive days of air pollution from wildfires, a new study warns.

FDA warns ovarian cancer tests not reliable

September 13, 2016 Screening tests for ovarian cancer are not reliable and should not be used, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns.

Synthetic heart valves will help doctors improve surgical skills

September 12, 2016 UBC invention has made it possible for doctors to vastly improve their bypass surgery techniques without relying on animals.

One in five teens in Canada seriously considers suicide

September 12, 2016 A new report released by Kids Help Phone – Teens Talk 2016 – has revealed that one in five teens in Canada has seriously considered suicide in the last 12 months.

Moderately physical activity keeps brain healthy after 25 years

September 10, 2016 A new study of 3050 twins finds moderately vigorous physical activity, more strenuous than walking, to be associated with better cognition in a 25-year follow-up.