Health science is the discipline of applied science which deals with human and animal health. There are two parts to health science: the study, research, and knowledge of health and the application of that knowledge to improve health, cure diseases, and understanding how humans and animals function. Research builds on the pure sciences of biology, chemistry, and physics as well as social sciences (for example medical sociology).

Historical overview

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The foundations for the health science fields are as old as the human race. Humans have always been in need of solutions to address illness, injury, and various health related issues such as childbirth. With modern technology and the backing of the pure sciences, the scientific accuracy of these fields has greatly improved. Nevertheless, many cultures have used and continue to use various herbs and other culturally specific solutions to help solve health problems that may or may not be backed by any scientific support.

Acquisition of health-related knowledge

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See Medical research.

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Canadian Team Finds Abandoned 19th Century Ship
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:03:00 -0400
The HMS Investigator, left in the ice in 1853, was found in shallow water along the northern coast of Banks Island in Canada's western Arctic. The ship had been sent out in search of the doomed expedition of Sir John Franklin to chart the Northwest Passage.
The Food Chain's Weak Link: Tiny Ocean Plants Dying
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:53:00 -0400
Microscopic plants in the ocean are among the most important creatures on Earth and produce half of the planet's oxygen. But they are in trouble. A new study finds that since 1950, the amount of phytoplankton in the ocean's surface waters has declined by 40 percent.
Report Says Minnesota Beaches Among Cleanest, Florida's Among Dirtiest
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:17:00 -0400
The Gulf oil spill has caused 10 times the number of beach closures so far this year, compared to all of last year, says a new report.
Impact Of Childhood Obesity Goes Beyond Health
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:01:00 -0400
Adults who have been overweight since high school risk a lifetime of disease, discrimination and poverty. A new study of obese 40-year-olds found those who were overweight teens were three times more likely to suffer chronic health problems such as heart disease, diabetes and hypertension. They were also much more likely to be unemployed or receiving welfare.

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Including time for rest in a workout routine can help fitness goals
Post Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400
If you're like me, you may be looking at some upcoming vacation and thinking: I wonder how many extra workouts I can squeeze into all that free time? Health - Fitness - Shopping - Personal Training - Physical exercise
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Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400
Baby is breast-fed by wrong woman at Virginia Hospital Center
Lena H. Sun Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400
The day after her first child was born in January at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington County, Suzanne Libby discovered that he was missing from the hospital nursery. Searching frantically, she found Spencer in his hospital bassinet -- in another woman's room. Standing next to him was a hospi... Breastfeeding - Health - Medicine - United States - Breast

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Mental health experts ask: Will anyone be normal?
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:07:12 -0400
LONDON (Reuters) - An updated edition of a mental health bible for doctors may include diagnoses for "disorders" such as toddler tantrums and binge eating, experts say, and could mean that soon no-one will be classed as normal.
Rabbits grow their own joint replacements in study
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:32:32 -0400
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Rabbits implanted with artificial bones re-grew their own joints, complete with cartilage, researchers reported on Thursday.
U.N. assembly asserts water rights, some disagree
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:05:59 -0400
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The U.N. General Assembly asserted a global right to water and sanitation in a resolution on Wednesday, but more than 40 countries abstained, saying no such right yet existed in international law.

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Scientists' dispersant concerns remain
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:42:15 -0400
Little is known about the effects of the chemicals added to the Gulf of Mexico to break up oil flowing from the Deepwater Horizon's ruptured well.
Hands-only CPR as effective as traditional, studies show
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:09:19 -0400
You're in a restaurant, or at an airport, or on a crowded street. The man or woman next to you crumples to the ground. Do you know what to do? Anyone trained in CPR knows the first step: Check for breathing, and check for a pulse. If there's no heartbeat -- what then?
Clone farm goal: Disease-resistant animals
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:00:46 -0400
Cloning has been a controversial issue since German embryologist Hans Spemann first made a pair of adorable, genetically identical salamander twins out of a single egg, way back in nineteen-dickety-two.

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Hold that Breath: Compression-Only CPR Sometimes Better
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:04:00 -0400
Bystanders should stick to chest compressions, many experts say. Health - Business - CPR - Education and Training - Health and Safety
Murphy and Monjack: Mystery, but Not Mold
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:18:38 -0400
The eerily similar deaths of Brittany Murphy and her husband Simon Monjack a mere five months apart is "unusual" but not mold-related, according to LA County assistant chief coroner, Ed Winter. Rumors flew last week after a TMZ report suggested that toxic mold was the culprit behind the hollywood couples fatal pneumonia, but though the house may have mold, it wasn't a factor in the couples' death, Winter says. Brittany Murphy - Simon Monjack - Pneumonia - Death - Los Angeles
Missouri Takes Baby Away From Blind Parents
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:44:39 -0400
In Missouri, blind mother Erika Johnson asked for help when baby turned blue during breastfeeding and nurse called social services. Breastfeed - Home - Family - Babies - United States

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Public health fear in NHS revamp
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:07:21 -0000
The overhaul of the NHS may harm the public health drive, a health think tank is warning.
Say fat not obese, says minister
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:48:19 -0000
GPs and other health professionals should tell people they are fat rather than obese, England's public health minister says.
Alcohol can 'lessen' arthritis
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:12:30 -0000
Drinking alcohol can reduce the severity of rheumatoid arthritis symptoms, a study has found

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Relationship insecurity may undermine health
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:42:04 -0000
People who feel insecure in their relationships may be at increased risk for cardiovascular disease and other health problems, according to a ...
Study: The longer you sit, the shorter your life
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:11:22 -0000
Women who spent six hours a day sitting had a 37% increased risk of dying versus those who spent less than three hours a day on their bottoms. ...
New blood: Hospitals test if it's safer for transfusions
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:27:14 -0000
Facing surgery? You could receive blood that's been stored for a week, or three weeks, or nearly six and there's growing concern that people ...

Health and Wellness Newsletter | Penn Medicine

GI Cancer Prevention
noreply@blogger.com (Penn Medicine) Wed, 07 Jul 2010 18:41:00 -0000
Gastrointestinal cancer is a broad term that refers to cancer affecting an organ in the gastrointestinal tract, including: Esophageal cancer Stomach cancer Gallbladder cancerLiver cancerPancreatic cancerColon cancerRectal cancerAnal cancer Though not preventable, there are some simple ways to reduce the risk of GI cancer: Do not smoke. Smoking increases the risk of GI cancer and other types of...
Take the LIVESTRONG™ Challenge
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Join Penn's Abramson Cancer Center and The Cancer Center at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for the PHILADELPHIA LIVESTRONG™ CHALLENGE on August 21 and 22, 2010 at Montgomery County Community College in Blue Bell. Participants can ride, run or walk to help raise funds for the Lance Armstrong Foundation and its mission to inspire and empower people affected by cancer. Join the movement...
Look Your Best with Help from Penn Medicine's Skin Care Program
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Skin is the largest organ of the human body. Penn Medicine's Skin Care Program offers an integrated approach to skin wellness and care by using the latest treatments, enhancements and restoration. All services are provided by certified medical aestheticians. Summer specials on select products are available. Learn more

Reader's Digest: Health

Choosing a Weight-Loss Program for your Child
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Foods to Lower Blood Sugar: Berries
Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400
Berries are nutrition powerhouses and they may help keep your blood sugar in check.
Foods To Lower Your Blood Sugar: Cherries
Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400
When you get a snack attack, reach for a handful of this sugar-lowering fruit.

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