Yoga Can Lower Fatigue, Inflammation in Breast Cancer Survivors
Practicing yoga for as little as three months can reduce fatigue and lower inflammation in breast cancer survivors, according to…
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CLUES TO COVID-19 COMPLICATIONS COME FROM NET-LIKE INFLAMMATORY RESPONSE
An overactive defense response may lead to increased blood clotting, disease severity, and death from COVID-19. A phenomenon called NETosis—in…
New Therapy Reduces Chronic Low Back Pain in Large International Study
A new study has found that tanezumab, a monoclonal antibody that inhibits nerve activity, provides relief in patients with chronic…
University Makes Self-Screening Technology for COVID-19 Symptoms Available to Nation’s Employers as Open Source Code
Employers across the country can advance reopening efforts with technology developed by the University of Rochester to check employees for…
COVID-19 Toll in Nursing Homes Linked to Staffing Levels and Quality
A new study shows that residents of long-term care facilities with lower nurse staffing levels, poorer quality scores, and higher…
Not much exercise needed to lower heart disease risk for overweight people
A new study suggests, for obese or overweight adults, that any amount of exercise might lower the risk of developing…
A satisfying romantic relationship may improve breast cancer survivors’ health
Study finds link between happy partnership, reduced stress and lower inflammation Breast cancer survivors in romantic relationships who feel happy…
People try to do right by each other, no matter the motivation, study finds
People want to help each other, even when it costs them something, and even when the motivations to help don’t…
Exercise improves memory, boosts blood flow to brain
Scientists have collected plenty of evidence linking exercise to brain health, with some research suggesting fitness may even improve memory.…