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New cannabis-like drugs could block pain without affecting brain, says study

Four percent of adults worldwide using cannabis: Lancet

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created Oct 16, 2009 | popularity 2.1 / 5 (24) | comments 12

Nearly four percent of adults around the world use cannabis, even though the drug raises many major health concerns, according to a paper published in The Lancet on Friday.


Sudden death during sport: Education to improve survival rates

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created Sep 01, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

More widespread availability of defibrillators and education of the general public could boost survival rates fourfold amongst athletes suffering cardiac arrest, a study has found. In less than half of cases, a bystander ...


New device detects heart disease using less than one drop of blood

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created Jun 01, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Testing people for heart disease might be just a finger prick away thanks to a new credit card-sized device created by a team of researchers from Harvard and Northeastern universities in Boston. In a research report published ...


Wearable blood pressure sensor offers 24/7 continuous monitoring

Wearable blood pressure sensor offers 24/7 continuous monitoring

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created Apr 08, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

(PhysOrg.com) -- High blood pressure is a common risk factor for heart attacks, strokes and aneurysms, so diagnosing and monitoring it are critically important. However, getting reliable blood pressure readings ...


Employee cardiovascular health relates to psychological well-being

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created Mar 18, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

A Kansas State University researcher has found a link between physical and mental well-being that employees and employers may be able to capitalize on to improve both the health, and potentially the wealth, of their organization ...