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Pediatricians are more likely to ask families about smoke alarm safety than gun safety, study says

That’s according to a new study published Monday in JAMA Pediatrics. The study found that pediatricians and pediatric residents were less likely to ask their patients about gun storage safety than smoke alarm safety — indicating an overall hesitation in bringing up gun safety with their patients. A team of doctors and researchers analyzed health… Read More: Pediatricians are more likely to ask families about smoke alarm… »

LDL Cholesterol Needed For Gaining More Muscle Mass

Low-density lipoprotein, usually referred to as LDL cholesterol, the so called “bad cholesterol”, might not be so bad after all, in particular with individuals who exercise. Researchers reveal that LDL cholesterol isn’t as bad as it’s been made out to be and that new attitudes should be put into practice regarding the substance. The researchers… Read More: LDL Cholesterol Needed For Gaining More Muscle Mass »

Taking More Steps Each Day Reduces Diabetes Risk

Research has proven that diabetes risk is reduced just by taking more steps each day. Insulin resistance is an early stage in the diabetes development, and while several studies have demonstrated that it can be reduced with physical activity, this study estimated the impact on insulin sensitivity from long-term changes in daily step count.[1] A… Read More: Taking More Steps Each Day Reduces Diabetes Risk »

Triple-Target Hepatitis B Vaccine May Be More Effective

An experimental vaccine that contains three different hepatitis B virus (HBV) proteins may offer more protection—especially for older adults and people with a weaker immune system—than existing vaccines, according to study results presented at the recent IDWeek 2019 conference in Washington, DC. Hepatitis B vaccination has led to a dramatic drop in new infections worldwide—a… Read More: Triple-Target Hepatitis B Vaccine May Be More Effective »