New research published in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that surgical residents who were allowed to work longer shifts did not experience an increased likelihood of harming the patient. The debate over working hours during the residency portion of a surgeon’s training has long since been debated in the medical community. Some people are in […]
Water Dispensers in School Help Lower BMI
Some New York City schools found that the installation of large water dispensers in their elementary and middle schools was linked to a decrease in student BMI, according to new findings. Researchers assumed that adding a healthier option to school hallways and lunchrooms might help reduce student BMIs, so they put their hypothesis to the […]
Motion Control Shoes May Help Some Runners
New research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine suggests that certain runners may benefit from motion control running shoes. According to researchers, athletes with flat feet or whose feet naturally roll inward when running may be less likely to suffer injuries if they invest in motion control shoes. “Our study is the first […]
False Positive Mammogram Linked in Increased Breast Cancer Risk
New findings published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention suggest that women who receive a false positive mammogram or biopsy have an increased risk of developing breast cancer over the next 10 years. For their study, researchers examined more than two million mammograms nationwide from women between the age of 40 and 74. After looking […]
Vitamin D Can Prevent Stress Fractures in Athletes
Athletes who enjoy high-impact sports like running, ultimate frisbee or basketball can help prevent foot and leg stress fractures by getting extra daily dosages of Vitamin D. We’ve touted the benefits of Vitamin D on our blog in the past, and today we find more evidence that suggests you shouldn’t skimp on the essential vitamin. According […]
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