Laughter therapy touted as possible aid for allergies
A Japanese study suggests laughter may help alleviate allergic skin reactions. Patients exposed to an allergen watched Chaplin in Modern Times, with observed welts shrinking post laughter. Researchers and experts note stress reduction from humor could bolster immune response, though exact mechanisms remain unclear.
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Shrinking nursing workforce alarms health experts in hearing
Health experts warn Congress that a shrinking pool of registered nurses and nursing educators will leave vulnerable patients in ICUs newborn wards and aging units without adequate care. Linda Hodge of a Arkansas nursing college urges action as senators address the nursing shortage's threat to society's most fragile populations.
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Senate hearing cites nursing shortage and aging workforce
Preliminary Senate data show 2.7 million licensed registered nurses with about 2.2 million employed in 2000, up from 2.1 million in 1996. From 1996 to 2000 the average nurse age rose from 44.3 to 45.2, signaling growth in shortages by 2010 as retirees accelerate. Experten note fewer young people enter the field and women shift to other careers.
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Fruits and vegetables do not reduce breast cancer risk
A large Harvard led study of 351 825 women across eight cohorts found no clear link between fruit and vegetable intake and breast cancer risk. While higher consumption tied to lower heart disease risk, the breast cancer connection was not statistically significant, and experts say diet may impact risk later in life rather than in adulthood.
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