Nursing Homes in Humacao, PR
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 Ryder Memorial Hospital Inc Medicare Location: 355 Ave Font Martelo, Humacao, Puerto Rico 00792 Ratings: Phone: (787) 716-7977 |
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Migraine headaches linked with increased risk of common kind of stroke
Pooling results from 21 studies, involving 622,381 men and women, researchers at Johns Hopkins have affirmed that migraine headaches are associated with more than twofold higher chances of the most common kind of stroke: those occurring when blood supply to the brain is suddenly cut off by the buildup of plaque or a blood clot.
Novel antibody improves glucose regulation and reduces fatty liver in obese mice
A new study by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and colleagues describes the pre-clinical development of a therapeutic that could potentially be used to treat type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease, and other metabolic diseases.
New method of developing antibiotics
University of Minnesota and University of Michigan researchers have discovered a new method of developing antibiotics, an important step in fighting the growing number of drug-resistant infections.
Heavy alcohol consumption linked to increased risk of gastric cancer
The results from a very well-done meta-analysis support other data generated on the risk of alcohol consumption and gastric cancer - that is - that the risk may be real for heavy alcohol consumption but not for moderate intake.
Heritage Club Mountain View to host intense competition and educational event
A dynamic culinary competition among area professional senior living chefs highlights healthy cooking, wellness and quality of life for older adults. During the culinary cook-off, the culinary professionals from Brookdale Senior Living, industry-leading owners and operators of senior living communities, will entertain and showcase their culinary talents to compete for the chance to win the "Ultimate Chef America" title.
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