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Hospitals And Housing
Denver Health and a handful of other hospital operators around the country are getting into the housing business, Kaiser Health News reported. It’s an effort to address the problem of long-term patients..
Sofrito as Savior?
Could onion and garlic consumption be behind Puerto Rico’s low incidence of breast cancer? That’s what a study from the University of Buffalo and the University of Puerto Rico suggests.
Same Meds, New Pill
Stuffing several medications into a “polypill” could aid compliance and improve health over expecting patients to take multiple pills, a U.S. study suggests.
Older Adults And Ride Sharing
Ride sharing services might seem like an obvious answer to older adults’ mobility issues, but the solution isn’t so obvious…
Nuts To You
Most everyone gains weight with age, but a new study says there could be an unbelievably easy way to cut that gain in half: Just eat nuts.
New Hope For Pain
A drug meant to help curb the cravings of addiction has found a following for a seemingly counter-intuitive use: to dull pain.
Weight Loss Surgery
Surgery for weight loss may be an extreme step, but a new study of more than 13,000 patients has found lasting benefits. Patients with obesity…
How to Import Your Own Drugs
You’ve probably heard that some Americans buy cheap pharmaceuticals in Mexico and Canada, but have you ever wondered exactly how that works?
Exercise and the Brain
In another exercise-related study, a University of Colorado team found that moderate exercise in people who were otherwise sedentary had a positive impact on the brain…
