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Vitamin D, the principal regulator of calcium in the body, may prevent the production of malignant cells such as breast and prostate cancer cells and protect against specific autoimmune disorders including multiple sclerosis.
Qigong therapy, a form of traditional Chinese medical practice, appears to be a potential complementary treatment for osteoarthritis dependent upon the capability of the healer.
Adding to the growing concerns over the health risks posed by lead and other chemicals in synthetic turf materials, a new study by researchers at the UMDNJ-School of Public Health finds that when children or athletes ingest the tiny rubber granules in synthetic turf, it is likely that a significant portion of the lead in the granules will be absorbed by their bodies' gastric fluids.
A UMDNJ case study focused on use of the Nintendo Wii for rehabilitation of a teen with cerebral palsy is believed to be the first published research showing the physical therapy benefits resulting from use of the wildly popular gaming system. Researchers say the gaming system complements traditional techniques.
Reasearchers at UMDNJ have discovered cause of "nitrate tolerance" in patients taking nitroglycerin medication over an extended period of time to treat chest pain caused by heart disease.
Some of the problems left after a stroke "“ such as paralysis on one side of the body, or difficulty with swallowing "“ are easy to see and address. But stroke survivors may be left with damage to their brain that makes it hard for them to interpret the environment around them. This 'hidden disability' requires targeted diagnostic and treatment strategies.
University pediatrician offers tips on treating cough and cold symptoms in children without using over-the-counter medications.
Experts from UMDNJ provide tips on everything from managing children's expectations and coping with grief and caregiver stress to how to take care of your feet during marathon shopping, eating well, dieting success and quitting smoking. Also included are tips for cancer prevention gifts for the holidays.
The New Jersey Institute for Successful Aging, one of the nation's premier providers of geriatric education, research and clinical services, has experts available to discuss the complex nature of Alzheimer's and the challenges of treating and caring for individuals affected by this devastating disease.
New research connected obesity in older men and women to such environmental factors as residential turnover, immigrant concentration and the levels of affluence and education in the neighborhood where these men and women lived.
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