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Do artificial sweeteners alter postmeal glucose, hunger hormones?
Drinking a sugar-sweetened beverage had a different effect on postprandial levels of glucose than drinking a no-or low-calorie nonnutritive...
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High CV risk factor burden in young adults a ‘smoldering’ crisis
Cardiovascular risk factors are “unacceptably” high and are increasing among young adults, prompting calls for aggressive preventive measures.
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OTC budesonide-formoterol for asthma could save lives, money
In this analysis, which has been submitted for publication, the OTC budesonide-formoterol strategy was associated with 12,495 fewer deaths,...
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Be vigilant about suspected cases of measles, expert advises
“This is a re-emerging viral infection that dermatologists must recognize,” Dr. Adelaide A. Hebert said.
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Med center and top cardio surgeon must pay $8.5 million for fraud, concurrent surgeries
A lawsuit alleges that James L. Luketich, MD, regularly performed up to three complex surgical procedures simultaneously.
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What happens if we sit for more than 8 hours per day?
“We used to believe that any intense physical exercise could compensate for a sedentary life,” says expert.
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Pediatric IBD patients wrestle with lingering gut pain
Chronic pain in children and adolescents with IBD is not linked to disease activity, nonetheless it impacts emotional wellbeing which suggests...
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How to help pediatricians apply peanut allergy guidelines
Researchers are testing whether a two-part intervention, which includes training videos and a clinical decision support tool, helps pediatricians...
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Aerobic, breathing exercises tied to faster concussion recovery
Heart rate variability biofeedback and progressive aerobic exercise were each helpful, but combining them led to even greater improvement in...
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NP-PA turf fights: Where the relationship can improve
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts a...
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Docs struggle to keep up with the flood of new medical knowledge. Here’s advice
The sheer number of new studies may even force some doctors to retreat from areas where they have not kept up, according to a physician professor...