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Joshua Shavit
Aug 11, 2021
MIT develops a bio-inspired tissue glue that seals bleeding wounds in seconds
A new adhesive that mimics the sticky substance barnacles use to cling to rocks may offer a better way to treat traumatic injuries
Joshua Shavit
Aug 11, 2021
Study provides new evidence that resistance training burns fat
Findings from a new study add to growing evidence that resistance exercise has unique benefits for fat loss.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 9, 2021
New research shows light therapy helps burn injuries heal faster
Therapy may improve future treatment for burns, which affect more than 6 million people worldwide each year
Joshua Shavit
Aug 6, 2021
Scientists can now track your circadian rhythms with a smartwatch
Smartwatches are handy devices for people to keep track of the number of steps they take per day or to track their mile time during a run
Joshua Shavit
Aug 5, 2021
Researchers create computer model of inner heart structures for life-saving heart surgery
Researchers are creating a computer model of the human heart as part of a larger effort to develop a potentially life-saving heart surgery
Joshua Shavit
Aug 4, 2021
New app helps relieve back pain
Researchers tested the app using a randomized controlled trial that included 461 patients with back pain from Norway and Denmark
Joshua Shavit
Aug 4, 2021
Exercise improves health through changes on DNA
While regular physical exercise decreases the risk of virtually all chronic illnesses, the mechanisms at play are not fully known.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 4, 2021
Nanotech device can detect risk for serious complication during pregnancy
Researchers from UCLA, Cedars-Sinai develop blood test todetect risk of serious complications during pregnancy.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 16, 2021
Taking your brain out for a walk is good for both your brain and your well-being
If you're regularly out in the fresh air, you're doing something good for both your brain and your well-being.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 12, 2021
Do I always need to wash fruits and vegetables? Experts weigh in.
To minimise the risk of food poisoning, you really do need to wash produce before eating it, though no special produce washes are required.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 11, 2021
OLED lights are shown to be much healthier for people before bed
Researchers found that exposure to specific types of light before sleep can have variable effects on energy metabolism during sleep.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 27, 2021
A new online health calculator can predict your risk of dementia
Researchers built and validated an online calculator that empowers individuals 55 and over to better understand the health of their brain
Joseph Shavit
Jun 15, 2021
Charity to wipe out $278M of patients' hospital debt
A national charity dedicated to wiping out unpaid medical bills has committed to paying $278 million in medical debt patients accrued
Joseph Shavit
Jun 11, 2021
SUMMER REDISCOV(RED): A Digital Festival To Fight COVID
(RED) unveiled plans for SUMMER REDISCOVE, a digital festival for fans of gaming, music, food, health, wellness, learning, merch & more
Joseph Shavit
Jun 1, 2021
Junk food game helps people eat less and lose weight
Using a brain-training app helps people eat less junk food and lose weight, new research suggests.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 1, 2021
Healthy lifestyle linked to better cognition for oldest adults -- regardless of genetic risk
A new analysis of adults aged 80 years and older shows that a healthier lifestyle is associated with a lower risk of cognitive impairment
Joseph Shavit
May 27, 2021
New research may explain why some people derive more benefits from exercise than others
Although everyone can benefit from exercise, the mechanistic links between physical fitness and overall health are not fully understood
Joseph Shavit
May 20, 2021
The doctor will see you (on the computer) now: telehealth's time has come
Telehealth gained popularity during the pandemic. New research from Syracuse University shows it won't be going away anytime soon
Joseph Shavit
May 18, 2021
Live Longer - Diabetes-prevention program supports addition of years to average lifespan
The most severe complications of diabetes--from stroke to neuropathy to amputation--can make activities difficult or impossible for some
Joseph Shavit
May 11, 2021
Boosting body heat production: A new approach for treating obesity
A receptor that helps conserve energy when food is scarce may be the key to a safer approach to treating diet-induced obesity
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