In a remote area of north-central Tanzania, men leave their huts on foot, armed with bows and poison-tipped arrows, to hunt for their next meal. Dinner could come in the form of a small bird, a towering giraffe or something in between. Meanwhile, women gather tubers, berries and other fruits. This is everyday life for the Hadza, an indigenous ethnic group living around … [Read more...]
Argentina with cigarettes “cheapest in the world” lead to rise in heart attack patients
Levels of smoking are rising in heart attack patients in Argentina, according to a study presented at the Argentine Congress of Cardiology (SAC 2016). The findings coincide with a 100% increase in affordability in the last decade, which have made cigarettes among the cheapest in the world. Researchers also report improved treatment for heart attacks but no decrease in … [Read more...]
Air travel maps identify countries in Africa, Asia at greatest risk of Zika virus
Many countries across Africa and Asia-Pacific may be vulnerable to Zika virus outbreaks, with India, China, the Philippines, Indonesia, Nigeria, Vietnam, Pakistan, and Bangladesh expected to be at greatest risk of Zika virus transmission due to a combination of high travel volumes from Zika affected areas in the Americas, local presence of mosquitos capable of transmitting Zika … [Read more...]
Yellow fever epidemic threatens to spread from Angola to China
The spread of yellow fever (YF) is a global health threat. In response to current outbreaks in Angola, other African countries, and China, which represents the first ever documented cases of YF in Asia, the World Health Organization (WHO) convened an emergency committee on May 19, 2016 to underscore the severity of the outbreak. In the current issue of the International Journal … [Read more...]
Number of adults with diabetes reaches 422 million worldwide, with fastest increases in low and middle income countries
Since 1980, the number of adults with diabetes worldwide has quadrupled from 108 million to 422 million, according to a new study published in The Lancet. The findings provide the most comprehensive estimates of worldwide diabetes trends to date and show that diabetes is fast becoming a major problem in low and middle income countries. "Diabetes has become a defining … [Read more...]
Newly found, ‘thrifty’ genetic variant influences Samoan Obesity
The Samoas' world-leading rate of obesity is a recent phenomenon, heavily influenced by the globe's rapid shift to calorie-rich, processed foods and more sedentary lifestyles. A new study, however, suggests nearly half of Samoans have a newly identified and significant genetic variant that contributes to obesity risk; a variant that had remained undiscovered until … [Read more...]
Strategy for increasing survival of mothers, newborns in South Asia
In several South Asian countries, midwifery is not an established profession. As a result, complications in both mothers and newborns are extremely common. Malin Bogren has been commissioned by the UN to work in Nepal, Afghanistan and Bangladesh. In her thesis, she presents a strategy on how the midwifery profession can be established in low-income countries -- and in this way, … [Read more...]
Veterans returning from Middle East face higher skin cancer risk
Soldiers who served in the glaring desert sunlight of Iraq and Afghanistan returned home with an increased risk of skin cancer, due not only to the desert climate, but also a lack of sun protection, Vanderbilt dermatologist Jennifer Powers, M.D., reports in a study published recently in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology. "The past decade of United States combat … [Read more...]
International law fails to protect pregnant women in war zones
Deaths from violent conflict and lack of available care are major causes of mortality among pregnant women in war zones, warn doctors in an editorial published in The BMJ. More needs to be done to protect women from violence in conflicts, and to provide appropriate medical care required, they argue. "In times of war, the focus is usually on the male soldiers," they … [Read more...]
Combat exposure may jeopardize the behavioral health of women in the military
In a recent study, combat exposure among Army enlisted women was associated with an increased likelihood of developing behavioral health problems post-deployment, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and at-risk drinking. In the study, which was funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 42,397 Army enlisted women who returned from … [Read more...]
Sugar-free and ‘diet’ drinks no better for healthy weight than full sugar drinks
Sugar-free and "diet" drinks are often seen as the healthier option -- but researchers from Imperial College London have argued that they are no more helpful for maintaining a healthy weight than their full-sugar versions. In a commentary on current research and policy into sweetened drinks, academics from Imperial College London and two Brazilian universities … [Read more...]
Parents purchase frozen dinners for more than convenience
Processed foods are higher in calories, sugar, sodium, and saturated fat than natural foods, but prepackaged, processed meals remain a popular choice for many consumers because they reduce the energy, time, and cooking skills needed to prepare food. Having items like boxed entrees and frozen dinners available at home can contribute to a poor diet, which led researchers from the … [Read more...]
Smoking while pregnant may compromise children’s kidney function
In a new study, young children showed signs of kidney damage if their mothers smoked while pregnant. The findings, which appear in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN), add to the list of negative health effects that can result from maternal smoking during pregnancy. Because smoking is a well-known risk factor for … [Read more...]
Common Antioxidant May Guard Against Liver Disease
A common antioxidant found in human breast milk and foods like kiwi fruit can protect against nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in the offspring of obese mice, according to researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. "Pyrroloquinoline quinone, or PQQ, is a natural antioxidant found in soil and many foods and enriched in human breast milk," … [Read more...]
New Drug that may fight breast cancer
Researchers are looking at a drug once used to improve blood flow in damaged hearts in thousands of patients as a possible treatment option for triple negative breast cancer (TNBC). Cancer researchers at Houston Methodist Hospital want to know if combining nitric oxide synthase inhibitor Tilarginine Acetate (L-NMMA) and standard chemotherapy is a safe treatment option … [Read more...]
Study finds ‘striking’ use of double mastectomy
Nearly half of early stage breast cancer patients considered having double mastectomy and one in six received it -- including many who were at low risk of developing a second breast cancer, a new study finds. Many patients who chose double mastectomy demonstrated little knowledge of the lack of benefit this aggressive procedure has for most patients. "That 1 in 6 … [Read more...]
Social isolation may worsen breast cancer prospects
Patients with early breast cancer who are socially isolated have a higher risk of dying from their disease, a new study suggests. Women with fewer social ties — to friends, family, community and religious groups, as well as spouses or romantic partners — were 43 percent more likely to see their breast cancer return, 64 percent more likely to die from breast cancer … [Read more...]
Why does acne still plague some women into adulthood?
Researchers from Italy who looked at 500 women uncovered some factors related to the risk of acne after the age of 25 -- including a low intake of fruits and vegetables, high stress levels and a family history of adult acne. The findings do not prove that those things cause acne in some women, but it's plausible that they are involved, dermatologists … [Read more...]
How to cure hot flushes if you’re going through the menopause?
Now here’s some good news for women approaching or going through the menopause : exercise could be the cure for your hot flushes as long as it’s vigorous enough. The theory is simple. Athletes can regulate body temperature better than unfit people due to the fact that they exercise so much. So could exercise help women suffering hot flushes and night sweats – which … [Read more...]
Breast Cancer Drugs Tied to Blood Vessel Damage
Women on breast cancer drugs called aromatase inhibitors may show signs of early blood vessel damage that could lead to heart disease, a small study suggests. Researchers found that compared with healthy women their age, women on aromatase inhibitors were more likely to show signs of "endothelial dysfunction." That refers to problems in how the blood vessel lining … [Read more...]
The Goldilocks Effect In Aging
Ever since researchers connected the shortening of telomeres -- the protective structures on the ends of chromosomes -- to aging and disease, the race has been on to understand the factors that govern telomere length. Now, scientists at the Salk Institute have found that a balance of elongation and trimming in stem cells results in telomeres that are, as Goldilocks would say, … [Read more...]
Lung cancer: Protein as potential tool for predicting survival
The biomarker PD-1, a protein, could potentially be used to predict survival or disease-free survival of lung cancer patients who have had the tumour surgically removed. This is substantiated by the results of a study conducted under the direction of the Comprehensive Cancer Center (CCC) of MedUni Vienna and Vienna General Hospital, together with MedUni Graz and the University … [Read more...]
The Trick To Turn White Fat Brown!
A signaling pathway in fat cells may one day provide the key to better treatments for obesity, according to new research by scientists in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. They reported their findings online ahead of print in Genes & Development. Ordinary fat cells, also called white adipocytes, stuff themselves with fat molecules … [Read more...]
Burlesque Icon Dita Von Teese Returns To The Stage With Her All New Burlesque Tour: “The Art Of The Teese”
The undisputed Queen of Burlesque, Dita Von Teese, is set to bring audiences an opulent evening of glamour and seduction in her brand new striptease spectacle, “The Art of the Teese” which kicks off February 1st, 2017 in Chicago, IL. “I've had such a wonderful time touring with my show Strip, Strip, Hooray! all these years, and now I’m very excited to tour with my latest … [Read more...]
Alcohol intake associated with increased risk of melanoma
Alcohol intake is associated with higher rates of invasive melanoma among white men and women, new research shows. White wine carried the most significant association, and the increased risk was greater for parts of the body that receive less sun exposure. The study has been published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for … [Read more...]
Vitamin D Deficiency In Newborns
Babies born with low levels of vitamin D may be more likely to develop multiple sclerosis (MS) later in life than babies with higher levels of vitamin D, according to a study published in an online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. "More research is needed to confirm these results, but our results may provide important … [Read more...]
Restaurants not good at explaining risks of undercooked meat to customers
Front-line staff, such as servers in restaurants, are often trusted with providing customers with food safety information regarding their meals. A challenge to the food-service industry is that these positions have high turnover, relatively low wages and servers are focused primarily on providing patrons with a positive experience. And new research shows that this poses a … [Read more...]
Tennis Superstar Serena Williams pens down a powerful open letter to women
Tennis star Serena Williams penned a powerful letter addressed to 'all incredible women who strive for excellence', talking about the barriers that still hold women athletes back. Published in the Porter Magazine’s Incredible Women of 2016 issue, Serena tackled sexism in sport in the letter. "When I was growing up, I had a dream. I’m sure you did, too. My dream wasn’t like … [Read more...]
Most women unaware of breast density’s effect on cancer risk
Most women don't know that having dense breasts increases their risk for breast cancer and reduces a mammogram's ability to detect cancer, according to a University of Virginia School of Medicine study. A random phone survey of 1,024 Virginia women ages 35 to 70, conducted by the UVA Center for Survey Research, found that just 1 in 8 women were aware that breast density … [Read more...]
Get Up On Your Feet Sooner After Hip Fracture
An already available drug can help patients get back on their feet more rapidly after a hip fracture, according to an international study published in the Journal of Bone Joint Surgery. The results suggest that treatment with the drug accelerates the healing process in broken bones. "We have shown that patients are more mobile and suffer less pain after a hip fracture … [Read more...]
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