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Firm handshake ‘could be key to long life’
A firm handshake not only shows confidence but it also certifies your hold on life. Men and women blessed with a strong grip seem to outlive those whose handshakes feel limp or…
Handwashing routine contributes to spread of bacteria
Not drying your hands thoroughly after washing them could increase the spread of bacteria and rubbing your hands whilst using a conventional electric hand dryer could be a contributing factor, new research…
Dartmouth study says primary care not always a cure-all
A new study by Dartmouth Health Atlas researchers contends that making primary care more widely accessible — one of the goals of the health overhaul — won’t necessarily improve the nation’s health,…
Mosquito tests raise West Nile concerns
The number of mosquitoes in Berks County infected with the West Nile virus may be heading for a seven-year record, the Berks County Conservation District board has learned. The potentially deadly virus…
Discovery Of A New Hot Spot For The Genesis Of Signaling Neurons In The Adult Brain
In an unanticipated finding, researchers at the UC Davis School of Medicine have discovered that, during early adulthood, the brain produces new excitatory neurons, and that these neurons arise from non-neuronal support…
Notre Dame Biometircs Researchers Find Twins Intriguing Research Subjects
Each year in August, the aptly named town of Twinsburg, Ohio, is the site of the largest official gathering of twins in the world. Open to all multiples – identical and fraternal…
In Alzheimer’s Disease, Harmful Amyloid Interferes With Trash Pickup For Cells
Chemists at the University of California, San Diego, have identified how a protein that accumulates in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s disease interferes with the ability of cells to get rid…
Take precautions against West Nile virus
Everyone loves being outside during this time of year, whether at the Jersey Shore, biking in a state park or just relaxing in your backyard, you need to safeguard from West Nile…
FDA Boosts Warnings on Drugs Used In MRI Scans
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Thursday that certain types of drugs used in MRI scans shouldn’t be used in patients with kidney disease because of the risk of developing a…
Affinity Health System selects GE Centricity EMR for patient care network
Northeast Wisconsin’s nationally recognized Affinity Health System is the latest to choose GE Centricity® EMR for its patient care network. The Catholic, mission-oriented, regional health network is a collaboration between the Fox…
Fillings, Sealants May Leach BPA Into Kids’ Mouths
The fillings and sealants that many dentists use can expose children to the controversial chemical bisphenol A (BPA), a new analysis indicates, but such exposure is short-lived and it remains unclear whether…
Two gene mutations mark deadly ovarian cancer
Researchers have identified two new genetic mutations that cause a significant number of the hardest-to-treat kinds of ovarian cancer, and say they point to a new “on-off” switch for tumors. They hope…
Two Local Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus
The Suffolk County Department of Health Services revealed last Friday that a mosquito from Southampton Town, and one from East Hampton Town, tested positive for West Nile Virus. According to a press…
Vitamin B May Help Prevent Mental Decline in Elderly
Elderly people with mild memory problems may benefit from taking very high daily doses of vitamin B to slow the rate of brain shrinkage, say researchers. A University of Oxford study found…