First-time parents are only somewhat satisfied with their sex lives according to Penn State health researchers who checked in with parents regularly after their baby was born. And one factor that appears to be reducing their sexual satisfaction is mothers' stress as a new parent. "The transition to parenthood has gained importance recently," said Chelom E. Leavitt, doctoral … [Read more...]
Additional hormone measurement reveals pregnant women at high risk of preeclampsia: An European Society of Endocrinology Study
An additional blood test for pregnant women accurately predicts which women with high thyroid function are at risk of developing preeclampsia, according to a study presented today at the European Congress of Endocrinology. The findings may help identify high-risk pregnant women and potentially avoid unnecessary treatment that carries the risk of fetal … [Read more...]
A Canadian Medical Association Journal Study Reveals Birth defects, pregnancy terminations and miscarriages in users of acne drug
Canada's program that aims to prevent pregnancy in women who use the powerful acne drug isotretinoin (Accutane) is not effective, found a new study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). Of the women taking the drug, 30% to 50% do not comply with the program's requirements, which, given the severe harm the drug can cause to a fetus, represents poor performance of … [Read more...]
Experts Question Study Linking Cellphones, Cancer
Experts at the U.S. National Institutes of Health are questioning the validity of a widely reported study in rats that linked cellphone radiation to tumors. The study, released Friday by the federal government's National Toxicology Program (NTP), found "low incidences" of two types of tumors in male rats exposed to the type of radio frequencies emitted by cellphones, the … [Read more...]
Authorities scramble: Superbug discovered in a woman
Scientists are worried that a superbug could be imminent, threatening mankind. It’s a startling discovery that is causing concern throughout the medical community: a new superbug gene has been found in a U.S. woman. The overuse of antibiotics has long concerned scientists who fear that a superbug will eventually evolve that we won’t be able to treat, and there’s concern … [Read more...]
Can Zika Virus infect human placental macrophages?
Researchers have made a new discovery, which entails that Zika virus is capable of infecting and imitating immune cells present in the placenta. This discovery can actually shed light on the way virus manages to get transferred via the placenta of a pregnant woman, thereby infecting the developing brain cells in her fetus. The senior author of the study and an Assistant … [Read more...]
Converting cells to burn fat, not store it: A McGill University Study
Researchers have uncovered a new molecular pathway for stimulating the body to burn fat -- a discovery that could help fight obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. In a study published in the journal Genes & Development, a team led by researchers from the Department of Biochemistry at McGill University focus on a protein known as folliculin and its role in … [Read more...]
Regular Physical Activity is the ‘Magic Bullet’ for pandemics of obesity and cardiovascular disease: Florida Atlantic University Study
In an editorial published in the current issue of Cardiology, professors from the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University have evaluated the totality of evidence and conclude that regular physical activity bears the closest resemblance to a "magic bullet" to combat the worldwide epidemic of obesity and cardiovascular disease. The statistics on … [Read more...]
Tweeting your weight loss? Is there a link between microblogging, eating disorders?
In a new open access article for Cogent Social Sciences; Mobile Exercising and Tweeting the Pounds Away: The Use of Digital Applications and Microblogging and their Association with Disordered Eating and Compulsive Exercise, researchers from Georgia College & State University, and Chapman University explore the relationship between social media, eating disorders, and … [Read more...]
Is Exercise the Future Anti-Cancer Therapy?
At age 70, Alfred Roberts plays hockey twice a week. Nothing special, right? Except that for three years he has had advanced prostate cancer, which has spread to his bones. "I've always been active. Hockey keeps me in shape and keeps my mind off things. I've got friends that have played until age 80, and my goal is to beat them!" said the veteran stick handler. Several … [Read more...]
‘Sunscreen’ gene may help protect against skin cancer reveals a University of Southern California Study
A new USC-led study identified a "sunscreen" gene that may help stave off skin cancer. The researchers found that the "UV radiation Resistance Associated Gene" is a tumor suppressor for skin cancer, which is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Melanoma is the deadliest skin cancer. In fact, melanoma rates have doubled over the last three decades, according … [Read more...]
Research Says Prepackaged portion-controlled meals can lead to greater weight loss than self-selected portions
Increased portion sizes in Americans' diets is widely recognized as a contributor to the obesity epidemic, and now new research published in Obesity, the scientific journal of The Obesity Society, examines the effect of prepackaged, portion-controlled meals on weight loss. The researchers found that when combined with behavioral counseling as part of a complete weight-loss … [Read more...]
Sugar substitutes may cut calories, but no health benefits for individuals with obesity: A York University Study
Artificial sweeteners help individuals with obesity to cut calories and lose weight but may have negative health effects, according to researchers at York University's Faculty of Health. "Our study shows that individuals with obesity who consume artificial sweeteners, particularly aspartame, may have worse glucose management than those who don't take sugar substitutes," says … [Read more...]
A Boston University Study Reveals Breast and Ovarian Cancer may have similar origins
While breast cancer is the most common cause of cancer death in women worldwide, ovarian cancer also is a significant source of mortality as the fifth leading cause of cancer death among women. These facts reflect the continued need for further understanding and innovation in cancer treatment. A new study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, … [Read more...]
One More Reason to Stay Active as we Age confirms Studies
If you're an avid runner, logging dozens of miles every week and you happen to be over 65, odds are you're burning oxygen at nearly the same rate as a runner in her 20s. Scientists call this rate of oxygen consumption "running economy" and a new study by HSU Kinesiology Professor Justus Ortega and his colleagues at University of Colorado, Boulder is helping define the … [Read more...]
A University of Southern California Study Reveals Fasting-like diet reduces multiple sclerosis symptoms
Evidence is mounting that a diet mimicking the effects of fasting has health benefits beyond weight loss, with a new USC-led study indicating that it may reduce symptoms of multiple sclerosis. Scientists discovered that the diet triggers a death-and-life process for cells that appears critical for the body's repair. "During the fasting-mimicking diet, cortisone is … [Read more...]
Could wearable technology impact our healthcare, fashion, and even sport?
With the rapid proliferation of smart mobile devices, and the subsequent increase in data that is being gathered, the challenge is: how do we harness it? In this latest research from The Journal of The Textile Institute, Park and Jayaraman explore the impact of modern day wearable technology on data gathering in the 21st Century. A critical need for the proliferation of … [Read more...]
Acoustical Society of America Study Reveals Lung function may affect Vocal Health of Women
Teaching is an occupation with a high risk of developing vocal problems -- teachers have more than twice the voice problems than people in other professions, as the voice is the major tool in classroom instruction and is often used for long periods of time and in noisy environments. Additionally, females face a significantly higher risk than men of developing long-term vocal … [Read more...]
A Study finds Elevated Cancer Risk among Women with New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation
Among nearly 35,000 initially healthy women who were followed-up for about 20 years, those with new-onset atrial fibrillation had an increased risk of cancer, according to a study published online by JAMA Cardiology. Atrial fibrillation (AF), the most common cardiac arrhythmia, is associated with an increased risk of major cardiovascular complications. A substantial … [Read more...]
Scientists block Breast Cancer Cells from hiding in bones of mice, prompting hope for Human Trials: Duke University Study
Scientists have successfully blocked breast cancer cells from entering and hiding in the bones of mice, where they can survive chemotherapy treatment. Researchers at have also devised a method of flushing breast cancer cells out of bone marrow in mice, making them easier to eradicate through conventional treatments or by the immune system. The findings, published in the … [Read more...]
Earlier Unknown Benefits of Fruit Consumption in Expectant Mothers Revealed by a University of Alberta Study
Most people have heard the old adage "an apple a day keeps the doctor away." It's an old truth that encompasses more than just apples--eating fruit in general is well known to reduce risk for a wide variety of health conditions such as heart disease and stroke. But now a new study is showing the benefits of fruit can begin as early as in the womb. The study, published in the … [Read more...]
Flu Vaccine shows promise for Reducing Risk of Influenza-associated Atrial Fibrillation: An Elsevier Study
Influenza is significantly associated with an increased risk of new-onset atrial fibrillation, which could be reduced through influenza vaccination, according to new findings reported HeartRhythm. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a heart condition that causes an irregular and often abnormally fast heart rate and is the most common cardiac arrhythmia seen in clinical practice, … [Read more...]
A Washington University Study Reveals as more States legalize Marijuana, Adolescents’ Problems with Pot Decline
A survey of more than 216,000 adolescents from all 50 states indicates the number of teens with marijuana-related problems is declining. Similarly, the rates of marijuana use by young people are falling despite the fact more U.S. states are legalizing or decriminalizing marijuana use and the number of adults using the drug has increased. Researchers at Washington University … [Read more...]
Regular Exercise at any Age might stave off Alzheimer’s: A University of Kentucky Study
Recent research suggests that exercise might provide some measure of protection from Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. A group of researchers led by Nathan Johnson PT, DPT, PhD of the University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences, was able to demonstrate a positive correlation between fitness and blood flow to areas of the brain where the hallmark … [Read more...]
Mother doesn’t Always know the Best – Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: A University of Colorado Study
Sudden unexpected infant death (SUID), which includes sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), is the leading cause of death in infants 1 month to 1 year of age in the United States. Although the reason is unknown, maternal age less than 20 years is associated with an increased risk of SIDS. In a new study scheduled for publication in The Journal of Pediatrics, researchers found … [Read more...]
A Boston University Study Reveals Depression Lowers Women’s Chances of Pregnancy
Women with severe depressive symptoms have a decreased chance of becoming pregnant, while the use of psychotropic medications does not appear to harm fertility, a study by researchers from the Boston University Schools of Public Health and Medicine shows. The study, published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, found a 38 percent decrease in the average … [Read more...]
Acupuncture used in Clinical Settings reduced Symptoms of Menopause: Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center Research
Acupuncture treatments can reduce the number of hot flashes and night sweats associated with menopause by as much as 36 percent, according to researchers at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. The findings are published in the June issue of the journal Menopause. "Although acupuncture does not work for every woman, our study showed that, on average, acupuncture effectively … [Read more...]
A Study Reveals Exposure to Common Flame Retardant Chemicals may Increase Thyroid Problems in Women
Women with elevated levels of common types of flame retardant chemicals in their blood may be at a higher risk for thyroid disease--and the risk may be significantly higher among post-menopausal women, according to a new study from researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The new paper is the first to suggest a link between polybrominated diphenyl ethers … [Read more...]
Smoking during Pregnancy associated with Increased Risk of Schizophrenia in Offspring: A Columbia University Study
A study by researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC), New York State Psychiatric Institute and colleagues in Finland reports an association between smoking during pregnancy and increased risk for schizophrenia in children. The paper evaluated nearly 1,000 cases of schizophrenia and matched controls among … [Read more...]
University College London Research points to possible New Prevention Strategies for Ovarian Cancer
Research revealing early changes at epigenetic level points to possible new prevention strategies for ovarian cancer The discovery of early changes in the cells of the Fallopian tubes of women carrying the BRCA genetic mutation could open the way for new preventative strategies for ovarian cancer, reducing the need for invasive surgery, according to research published in … [Read more...]
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