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Mice are often used to test whether substances in food are harmful to humans. This requires that mice and humans metabolise substances in the same way. Humans have certain enzymes in more parts of the body than mice. The health risk associated with harmful substances in food may therefore be underestimated...
The main challenge to providing patient-centred health care is education, as many patients do know how to access the health care system, states an editorial in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). While there are many resources available, many patients are unaware of what is available and how to access resources that can help with health issues...
Researchers have developed a tank-like robot that has the ability to scale smooth walls, opening up a series of applications ranging from inspecting pipes, buildings, aircraft and nuclear power plants to deployment in search and rescue operations...
More Americans die annually from prescription painkiller overdoses than the combined total for cocaine and heroin, according to a new CDC Vital Signs report released today. Narcotic painkillers, such as Opana (oxymorphone), OxyContin (oxycodone), methadone, and Vicodin (hydrocodone) are killing over 40 people in the USA every day due to overdose. CDC ..
Experts warn in a "Current Issues" article published online in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine that efforts to dismantle clean air laws by some in Congress are a threat to public health. The study was carried out by researchers from American College of Preventive Medicine and Drexel University School of Public Health. Authors Joshua Lipsman, ..
