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FDA approves first MRI-guided focused ultrasound device to treat essential tremor
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 18 July 2016 18 July 2016
Washington, DC - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first focused ultrasound device to treat essential tremor in patients who have not responded to medication. ExAblate Neuro uses magnetic resonance (MR) images taken during the procedure to deliver focused ultrasound to destroy brain tissue in a tiny area thought to be responsible for causing tremors.
High levels of urinary paracetamol may impair male fertility
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- Published: 17 July 2016 17 July 2016
Washington, DC - Couples in which the male partner had high levels of paracetamol in his urine took longer to achieve pregnancy than couples in which the male had lower levels of the compound, according to a preliminary study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health.
Advice for older people on staying safe in hot weather
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- Published: 17 July 2016 17 July 2016
Washington, DC - Summer is here and it’s blazing hot! It is important to be aware of the health risks that higher temperatures can bring. Older adults and people with chronic medical conditions are particularly susceptible to hyperthermia and other heat-related illnesses. Knowing the signs and recognizing the dangers to avoid problems is essential. The National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health, offers advice to help combat the dangers of hot weather.
Income Inequality Leads Millennials to Start Families Before Marriage
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- Written by Jill Rosen Jill Rosen
- Published: 17 July 2016 17 July 2016
Baltimore, Maryland - Rising income inequality, and the resulting scarcity of certain types of jobs, is a key reason a growing number of young Americans are having babies before getting married.
What Free Will Looks Like in the Brain
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- Written by Jill Rosen Jill Rosen
- Published: 17 July 2016 17 July 2016
Baltimore, Maryland - Johns Hopkins University researchers are the first to glimpse the human brain making a purely voluntary decision to act.
Bone Health as You Age
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- Written by Dr. Robert Wermers Dr. Robert Wermers
- Published: 17 July 2016 17 July 2016
Rochester, Minnesota - Calcium is crucial for long-term bone health. A calcium supplement is not always necessary, though. You may be able to get the calcium you need from your diet. Along with calcium, getting enough vitamin D and regularly engaging in weight-bearing aerobic and strengthening exercises also can protect your bones.
Health Care for the Healthy
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- Written by Dr. Summer Allen Dr. Summer Allen
- Published: 17 July 2016 17 July 2016
Rochester, Minnesota - You don’t necessarily need to be seen on an annual basis if you’re doing well and don’t have any health concerns. It would be a good idea, however, to establish a primary health care provider for yourself. Then, make an appointment to see that provider to review the preventive screening tests and exams you need, and to decide how often you should have them done.