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Study bolsters findings that marathons increase heart stress. But what that means is unclear

A new “Research Letter” published Dec. 3 in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation raises the old fear that running long distances – particularly the 42.2-kilometre marathon – could be bad for amateur runners. But according to several experts, including the paper’s author, would-be marathoners should not worry that they are on the road to… Read More: Study bolsters findings that marathons increase heart stress. But what… »

WATCH: 'A medical doctor said I wasn't going to get anywhere in life' – How inspirational Irish man (32) living with cerebral palsy is breaking the mould

Colm Burke works at the European Central Bank. WATCH: ‘A medical doctor said I wasn’t going to get anywhere in life’ – How inspirational Irish man (32) living with cerebral palsy is breaking the mould Independent.ie “A medical doctor many, many years ago said to my parents that I wasn’t going to get anywhere in… Read More: WATCH: 'A medical doctor said I wasn't going to get… »

Is the Chickenpox Vaccine Creating a Shingles Epidemic?

Many of you reading this probably remember having chickenpox as a child. You were likely tired, feverish and had an itchy rash, which subsequently cleared up, leaving you with lifelong natural immunity. Getting chickenpox was so common it was a rite of passage of sorts, which virtually all school-age children experienced. Today chickenpox has become… Read More: Is the Chickenpox Vaccine Creating a Shingles Epidemic? »

CanGaroo Envelope Now Cleared in U.S. to Protect Implantable Neurostimulators

Aziyo Biologics, out of Silver Springs, Maryland, won FDA clearance for its CanGaroo Envelope to be used with implantable neurostimulators. It has previously been cleared only for encapsulating implantable cardiac devices such as pacemakers and defibrillators. The CanGaroo Envelope is, contrary to what its name may imply, is a porcine extracellular matrix, essentially pig’s tissue with… Read More: CanGaroo Envelope Now Cleared in U.S. to Protect Implantable Neurostimulators »