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Older Americans unversed in the Internet 'know less about health'
Date: Nov-14-2014Internet literacy is tied to health literacy in older Americans, and many may find themselves sidelined by the digital divide where health knowledge is concerned, say researchers.
Older Americans unversed in the Internet 'know less about health'
Date: Nov-14-2014Internet literacy is tied to health literacy in older Americans, and many may find themselves sidelined by the digital divide where health knowledge is concerned, say researchers.
CDC: improper contact lens care can lead to blindness
Date: Nov-14-2014If you do not take proper care of your contact lenses, you risk developing a potentially blinding eye condition called keratitis, warn the CDC.
Geographic origin of AIDS pandemic identified
Date: Nov-14-2014A study published in the journal Science reveals for the first time where, when and how the AIDS pandemic originated, and how the infection spread to the rest of the world.
Most chronic kidney disease patients 'should take statins'
Date: Nov-14-2014A comparison of two sets of cholesterol management guidelines indicates that the majority of chronic kidney disease patients are recommended to take cholesterol-lowering medicines.
Sickle cell trait linked to increased risk of CKD in African Americans
Date: Nov-14-2014African Americans with sickle cell trait - where a person has one copy of a sickle cell disease gene - may be at increased risk of chronic kidney disease, a study finds.
Do Movember and other charity campaigns really help raise awareness?
Date: Nov-13-2014For Movember, men all over the world will be growing mustaches in the name of charity. But do such campaigns actually help raise awareness among the general public? We investigate.
Can depression and guilt in preschool years change the brain?
Date: Nov-13-2014A brain area involved in emotion is smaller in kids who were diagnosed with depression during preschool, says a new study that suggests an 'anatomical marker' for future risk.
Endoscopy alternative found in 'sponge on a string' test for pre-cancer diagnosis
Date: Nov-13-2014Barrett's esophagus can lead to cancer and is currently diagnosed via endoscopy. Now, a new study finds swallowing a sponge on a string may offer an effective, cheaper alternative.
Flu shots effective for seniors, says new review
Date: Nov-13-2014A new review concludes that for the elderly, seasonal flu vaccines are effective against influenza during epidemic seasons and more seniors should be encouraged to have them.
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