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8-Nov-2017 8:55 AM EST
Closing the Rural Health Gap: Media Update from RWJF and Partners on Rural Health Disparities
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Rural counties continue to rank lowest among counties across the U.S., in terms of health outcomes. A group of national organizations including the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the National 4-H Council are leading the way to close the rural health gap.

       
Released: 31-Oct-2017 4:05 PM EDT
Italian-American Researchers Present Mediterranean Diet, Health, and Longevity at Annual Medical Conference
Sbarro Health Research Organization (SHRO)

Sbarro Health Research Organization President Antonio Giordano introduces program at National Italian American Foundation 42nd Anniversary Gala Weekend In Washington D.C.

18-Oct-2017 12:00 AM EDT
The Frequency of Herbal and Dietary Supplement Mislabeling
American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD)

Herbal and dietary supplement mislabeling is common and should be evaluated as a potential cause for liver damage, according to research presented this week at The Liver Meeting® — held by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases.

19-Sep-2017 4:15 PM EDT
Tibetan Yoga Practice May Improve Sleep Quality for Breast Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Participating in twice-weekly practice of Tibetan yoga may reduce sleep disturbances and improve sleep quality in breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy, according to a study from researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Released: 11-Aug-2017 11:05 AM EDT
Using Alternative Medicine Only for Cancer Linked to Lower Survival Rate
Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer Hospital

Patients who choose to receive alternative therapy as treatment for curable cancers instead of conventional cancer treatment have a higher risk of death, according to researchers from the Cancer Outcomes, Public Policy and Effectiveness Research (COPPER) Center at Yale School of Medicine and Yale Cancer Center.

27-Jul-2017 1:25 PM EDT
Yoga Effective at Reducing Symptoms of Depression
American Psychological Association (APA)

Multi-week regimen may be an effective complement to traditional therapy, multiple studies suggest

   
27-Jun-2017 8:05 AM EDT
Acupuncture May Not Be Effective in Treating Infertility
Penn State College of Medicine

Acupuncture, alone or with the medication clomiphene, does not appear to be effective in treating infertility in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), according to a new international study including Penn State College of Medicine.

Released: 19-Jun-2017 5:05 PM EDT
Yoga vs. Physical Therapy: Settling the Debate for Low Back Pain
University of Alabama at Birmingham

UAB’s Stefan Kertesz, M.D., provides commentary on a new trial comparing yoga and physical therapy for those who suffer from low back pain.

Released: 26-May-2016 4:05 PM EDT
Fasting-Like Diet Reduces Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms
University of Southern California (USC)

Evidence is mounting that a diet mimicking the effects of fasting has health benefits beyond weight loss, with a new USC-led study indicating that it may reduce symptoms of multiple sclerosis.

Released: 20-May-2016 12:05 PM EDT
Why We Get Tired When We Stay Up Too Late, Pain and Anxiety Drug Linked to Birth Defects, Old Drug Could Fight Brain Cancer and more in the Neuroscience and Neurology News Source
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Why We Get Tired When We Stay Up Too Late, Pain and Anxiety Drug Linked to Birth Defects, Old Drug Could Fight Brain Cancer and more in the Neuroscience and Neurology News Source

   
Released: 17-May-2016 9:05 AM EDT
Top Stories 5-17-2016
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Released: 16-May-2016 10:05 AM EDT
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Released: 13-May-2016 9:05 AM EDT
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Released: 12-May-2016 2:05 PM EDT
Depressed Moms Not ‘in Sync’ with Their Kids, Children with ADHD Sleep Both Poorly and Less, Yeast Infection Linked to Mental Illness, and more in the Mental Health News Source
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Depressed Moms Not ‘in Sync’ with Their Kids, Children with ADHD Sleep Both Poorly and Less, Yeast Infection Linked to Mental Illness, and more in the Mental Health News Source

Released: 11-May-2016 9:05 AM EDT
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10-May-2016 9:00 AM EDT
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Released: 6-May-2016 1:05 PM EDT
Kids Eating Habits, Video Games Helping Kids Eat Fruits and Veggies, New Ways to Stop Weight Gain in Young Adults, and More in the Obesity News Source
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Kids Eating Habits, Video Games Helping Kids Eat Fruits and Veggies, New Ways to Stop Weight Gain in Young Adults, and More in the Obesity News Source

       
Released: 3-May-2016 2:05 PM EDT
Yoga and Aquatic Exercise Can Help Combat MS Symptoms
University of Basel

Exercise can have a positive influence on certain symptoms of multiple sclerosis: Patients who do yoga and aquatic exercise suffer less from fatigue, depression and paresthesia, as reported by researchers from the University of Basel and the Psychiatric University Clinics Basel in a joint study with colleagues in Iran.

Released: 3-May-2016 11:05 AM EDT
When It Comes to Spring Allergies, Oak Pollen More Potent Than Pine; Food Allergies of Low-Income Kids Are Poorly Managed; Flowers Not to Blame for Allergies, and More in the Allergies Channel
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When It Comes to Spring Allergies, Oak Pollen More Potent Than Pine; Food Allergies of Low-Income Kids Are Poorly Managed; Flowers Not to Blame for Allergies, and More in the Allergies Channel



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