Carenity

Has your food gone bad? This smart patch can tell you

Apr 9, 2018

Scientists at McMaster University in Canada have developed a harmless see-through patch that could be used in food packaging to monitor contamination by bacteria without having to unwrap the product. New technology allows us to check...

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How to stay active in the workplace

Mar 30, 2018

Millions of us have jobs that require us to sit at desks or around conference tables for several hours per day. Many health risks are associated with sitting down for prolonged periods — but how do we stay active in the workplace? We find...

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COPD

To vape or not to vape? Probably: Not to vape

Mar 28, 2018

E-cigarettes appear to trigger unique immune responses as well as the same ones triggered by regular cigarettes, according to new research published online in the American Thoracic Society's American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care...

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Multiple sclerosis

Could a sunny climate prevent MS?

Mar 23, 2018

Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease wherein the immune system turns against healthy cells in the central nervous system, attacking myelin, or the "coating" around nerve cells. Scientists now investigate a key factor that may influence the...

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Could omega-6 fatty acids help us live longer?

Mar 21, 2018

New research from Finland supports the idea that a diet rich in omega-6 fatty acids may protect us from premature death. Omega-6 fatty acids — found in vegetable oils, nuts, and seeds, among other things — may prolong our...

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Diabetes (Type 2)
Diabetes insipidus

A big breakfast could aid weight loss, glucose control

Mar 19, 2018

You may have heard that breakfast is "the most important meal of the day," and a new study helps to support this. It found that eating a big breakfast and reducing lunch and dinner size may be key for people looking to lose weight and improve...

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Bladder cancer
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Leiomyosarcoma
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Neuroendocrine liver cancer
Neuroendocrine tumor
Ovarian cancer
Pancreatic cancer
Prostate cancer
Small cell lung cancer
Testicular cancer
Thymus cancer
Thyroid Cancer

The Hidden Power Of Daffodils In The Fight Against Cancer

Mar 15, 2018

New research published in the journal Structure has found that a natural extract from daffodils has cancer-killing properties. It lays out the molecular mechanism by which the extract could trigger cancer cell death. You may not be able...

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House defeats ‘right-to-try’ legislation to allow expanded use of experimental drugs

Mar 15, 2018

In a major setback for Republicans, the House rejected “right-to-try” legislation Tuesday evening that would have allowed seriously ill patients to bypass the Food and Drug Administration to get access to experimental treatments. The...

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House defeats ‘right-to-try’ legislation to allow expanded use of experimental drugs

Mar 15, 2018

In a major setback for Republicans, the House rejected “right-to-try” legislation Tuesday evening that would have allowed seriously ill patients to bypass the Food and Drug Administration to get access to experimental treatments. The...

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Choriocarcinoma
Difficult pregnancy
Dysmenorrhea
Dyspareunia
Eclampsia
Endometriosis
Female hypogonadism
Fetal cytomegalovirus syndrome
Fibrocystic breast disease
Gestational diabetes
Hydatidiform mole
Hydramnios
Infertility
Internal endometriosis
Maternal hyperphenylalaninemia
Menopause
Menorrhagia
Miscarriage
MURCS association
Ovarian cyst
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Postpartum depression
Preeclampsia
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
Uterine fibroma
Vulvodynia / Vestibulodynia
Vulvovaginal Atrophy
Women's health