Opioid Unknowns: U.S. hospitals vary nearly twofold in opioid prescribing rates
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By JAKE MILLER
Harvard Gazette
BOSTON--Nearly 15 percent of opioid-naïve patients hospitalized under Medicare are discharged with a new prescription for opioids, according to...
Adequate sleep cuts health risks in children, teenagers
New York-- Both lack or excess of sleep can lead to health risks like hypertension, obesity, diabetes and depression among children and teenagers, warns...
Diabetes may change grey matter in teenagers’ brains
New York--Type 2 diabetes may lead to significant changes in the brain's grey matter volume in teenagers, says a study involving an Indian-origin researcher.
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Household air pollution may up risk of heart attack
New York-- Long-term exposure to household air pollution from fuels, such as kerosene or diesel, is likely to increase the risk of heart attack...
Unequal Pay for Doctors
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By Jake Miller
Harvard Gazette
BOSTON--Although more than five decades have passed since the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was enacted, income inequity remains....
How to manage diabetes during fasting
By Rachel V Thomas
New Delhi--Diabetic patients who fast during Ramadan are likely to be at risk of major health complications. Hence they should fast...
Just one trusted friend can help you recover from depression
Toronto-- Recovering from depression is not at all uncommon irrespective of the length of the episode and having at least one trusted friend is...
New wearable device could predict, prevent asthma attacks
New York-- Asthma patients may soon do away with their inhalers as researchers, including one of Indian origin, have developed an integrated, wearable system...
Secret to successful ageing: Keep diet high on fibre
Sydney--Eating the right amount of fibre from breads, cereals, and fruits can help us avoid disease and disability into old age -- a benchmark...
Binge eating may also trigger depression
By Vivek Singh Chauhan
New Delhi--Next time you munch on that mouth-watering pizza with extra cheese or enjoy a king-size burger with French fries and...