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As pickleball’s popularity soars with older participants, so do injuries
Anna Leigh Waters was the No. 1 women's singles player in the country when she competed in a PPA Tour event in 2023. Many older amateurs have turn to the sport to stay fit, but…
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Thermal Earring may help monitor signs of illness
The Thermal Earring outperformed a smartwatch at sensing skin temperature during periods of rest, according to results from a small-scale study of six users. Photo by Raymond…
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Ban of ineffective phenylephrine could affect access to other remedies
Even though phenylephrine doesn't work, the cold remedies that contain it offer other ingredients that do help ease symptoms, researchers noted. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…
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Deadly fungal illnesses linked to Medical tourism in Mexico
An outbreak of Fusarium solani meningitis occurred at two clinics specializing in elective cosmetic procedures like breast augmentation, liposuction and Brazilian butt lifts. Photo…
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New prosthetic hand provides realistic sense of temperature
Using the MiniTouch, an Italian man was able to differentiate while blindfolded between human and prosthetic arms with 80% accuracy. Photo by EPFL/Caillet Fabrizio…
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Teens report stress is biggest reason for drug, alcohol use
The most commonly reported motivation for substance use among teens was "to feel mellow, calm, or relaxed" (73%), a new survey found. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…
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Costs of dementia care can consume savings of cash-strapped seniors
The average senior with dementia in non-nursing residential care facilities spent 97% of their monthly income on long-term care, researchers found. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay…
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Brain adapts to compensate for age-related decline, study shows
A team of British researchers has found more evidence that as the mind ages, it sometimes recruits help from certain brain regions to make up for deficits elsewhere. Photo by…
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Trust in medical professionals linked to COVID-19 vaccine acceptance
Trust in the medical profession was associated with vaccine-hesitant people in 2021 going ahead and getting the shot by 2022, results show. File Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI |…
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Combo of blood thinners, clot-busting meds doesn’t benefit stroke patients
Researchers halted a clinical trial looking into the drug combo for stroke treatment after finding no apparent benefit for the first 500 participants out of the planned…
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