Roughly one in five American adults suffer from mental illnesses. Athletes might be more at risk. Here, eight of them tell their authentic stories.
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Month: August 2017
Nanomachines that drill into cancer cells killing them in just 60 seconds developed by scientists
Nanomachines which can drill into cancer cells, killing them in just 60 seconds, have been developed by scientists. The tiny spinning molecules are driven by light, and spin so quickly that they can burrow their way through cell linings when activated. In one test conducted at Durham University the nanomachines.
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Stressful times call for empathic people
Every fall, college freshmen begin the familiar tradition of establishing friendships with classmates in their dormitories. But little do they realize how much choosing the right friends – notably ones with empathy – could be beneficial during stressful times, a new Stanford study says. “The transition to college can be tumultuous,” said Jamil Zaki, an assistant professor of psychology at Stanford and co-author of the study. “Whom you end up making friendships with can play a significant role…
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Two-thirds of Americans approve of editing human DNA to treat disease
About two-thirds of Americans support the use of gene editing to treat diseases, according to a new survey. But opinions vary a lot based on people’s religious beliefs and how much they know about gene editing in general.
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FDA Deems MDMA, Banned Since 1985, a ‘Breakthrough Therapy’
The designation should speed the drug's approval as a prescription medicine, which could happen as soon as 2021.
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Medical identity theft a growing threat
Medical records contain a wealth of personal and financial information that make them invaluable to hackers and thieves, experts say.Whether it’s an Internet hacker stealing Social Security numbers from hospital records, a doctor’s office employee using patient data to set up phony store accounts, or an organized criminal group seeking to ransom patient information, medical identity theft is a growing crime.
Hospitals, major insurance companies and even the Veterans Administration have been targets.
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Mattis freezes transgender policy; allows troops to continue serving, pending study
Defense Secretary establishes panel to review controversial issue
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Why cutting the fat and loading up on carbs can lead to poor health
Focusing on a low-fat diet has led people to overeat carbohydrates, putting them at greater risk of death and poor health, according to a Canadian-led study published in the Lancet on Tuesday.
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A low-fat diet could kill you
Low-fat diets could actually raise your risk of early death by a quarter, a major study has indicated. The Lancet looked at 135,000 adults and discovered that those who cut back on fats had far shorter lives than those who ate butter, cheese and meats. It is in direct opposition to health advice that people should reduce their fat intake – the NHS warns against having too much saturated fat because it raised cholesterol levels which can cause heart disease.
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Life-saving fruit and vegetable diet need only be three portions – study
New research reveals daily dose of just 375g of fruit, vegetables and beans are sufficient to reduce risk of stroke, heart disease or premature death, and could help low-income consumers.
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