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Study Finds Kidney Donation Safe for Healthy Older Adults

Study Finds Kidney Donation Safe for Healthy Older Adults Older kidney donors enjoy similar longevity and cardiovascular health as other healthy mature individuals, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Transplantation. The findings may provide some reassurance to older individuals considering donation and the transplant professionals...

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One Third of Knee Replacements Inappropriate

One Third of Knee Replacements Inappropriate New research reports that more than one third of total knee replacements in the U.S. were classified as ‰ÛÏinappropriate‰Û. The study, published in Arthritis & Rheumatology, a journal of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), highlights the need for consensus on patient selection criteria...

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Resveratrol in Red Wine, Chocolate, Grapes Not Associated With Improved Health

Resveratrol in Red Wine, Chocolate, Grapes Not Associated With Improved Health – oh no after all the hoopla comes this. The antioxidant resveratrol found in red wine, chocolate and grapes was not associated with longevity or the incidence of cardiovascular disease, cancer and inflammation, according to author: Richard D. Semba,...

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Is There a Cancer Risk When Going to the Nail Salon?

Is There a Cancer Risk When Going to the Nail Salon? A JAMA Research Letter shows that using higher-wattage ultra violet (UV) lamps at nail salons to dry and cure polish was associated with more UV-A radiation being emitted, but the brief exposure after a manicure would require multiple visits...

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