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Short and long sleep durations associated with higher diabetes incidence, study finds

Researchers identified plasma proteomic patterns associated with sleep duration and diabetes.

1 May 2024

Physical activity may reduce depression in those prone to internet overuse and emotional regulation difficulties

The mediating function of web addiction in the association between alexithymia and depressive symptoms.

1 May 2024

Study links endocrine-disrupting chemical exposure to poorer sleep and vitamin D deficiency

Study in the journal Nutrients links exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals with vitamin D deficiency and reduced sleep duration, suggesting a compounded negative impact on health.

30 Apr 2024

Study: Healthy lifestyle may reduce impact of life-shortening genes

A healthy lifestyle may offset the effects of life-shortening genes by more than 60%, suggests an analysis of the findings from several large long term studies, published online in the journal BMJ Evidence Based Medicine.

29 Apr 2024

American Heart Association funds four new projects to evaluate the role of race in predicting heart disease risk

People with heart disease may receive different care because of how race is interpreted in health risk calculators and other tools that help clinicians make treatment decisions.

29 Apr 2024

Pandemic-induced social isolation: Assessing its impact on older adults' wellbeing

Researchers explore the effects of social isolation in adults 50 years of age and older during the COVID-19 pandemic.

29 Apr 2024

UK study confirms healthy habits can extend lifespan, even with genetic predispositions

The associations between lifestyle, genetic factors, and human longevity.

29 Apr 2024

Antioxidant-rich diets linked to better life quality in young women with acne

A study published in the Nutrients journal finds that a high dietary antioxidant quality index (DAQI) can significantly enhance the quality of life for young women with acne vulgaris by reducing acne severity and associated depression risks.

28 Apr 2024

How body image perceptions shape health habits in young fitness enthusiasts

Negative body image perceptions among young adults in strength training programs may correlate with adverse health outcomes, as indicated by a study from the Universidad Europea de Madrid, Spain.

28 Apr 2024

Stair climbing linked to longer life

Climbing stairs is associated with a longer life, according to research presented today at ESC Preventive Cardiology 2024, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology.

26 Apr 2024

Food additive emulsifiers linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes

Study found a link between consuming certain food emulsifiers and a higher risk of type 2 diabetes. Emulsifiers are common in processed foods and may disrupt gut health, potentially leading to diabetes.

25 Apr 2024

How body shape influences colorectal cancer risk

Study reveals that specific body shape phenotypes, such as general obesity and central obesity, significantly increase the risk of colorectal cancer, suggesting distinct molecular pathways for different adiposity subtypes.

25 Apr 2024

Cancer history raises cardiovascular disease risk in hypertensive patients

Research reveals that individuals with hypertension and a history of cancer are at an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, with those undergoing chemotherapy facing the highest risk.

25 Apr 2024

PhRMA Foundation awards grants to fight health disparities with digital health tools

The PhRMA Foundation (PhF) awarded $500,000 grants to David G. Armstrong, DPM, MD, PhD, of the University of Southern California and Nino Isakadze, MD, MHS, of Johns Hopkins University to conduct research using digital health technologies (DHTs) to improve health equity and health outcomes for patients.

25 Apr 2024

Physical Activity News and Research

Short and long sleep durations associated with higher diabetes incidence, study finds

Physical activity may reduce depression in those prone to internet overuse and emotional regulation difficulties

Study links endocrine-disrupting chemical exposure to poorer sleep and vitamin D deficiency

Study: Healthy lifestyle may reduce impact of life-shortening genes

American Heart Association funds four new projects to evaluate the role of race in predicting heart disease risk

Pandemic-induced social isolation: Assessing its impact on older adults' wellbeing

UK study confirms healthy habits can extend lifespan, even with genetic predispositions

Antioxidant-rich diets linked to better life quality in young women with acne

How body image perceptions shape health habits in young fitness enthusiasts

Stair climbing linked to longer life

Food additive emulsifiers linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes

How body shape influences colorectal cancer risk

Cancer history raises cardiovascular disease risk in hypertensive patients

PhRMA Foundation awards grants to fight health disparities with digital health tools

Reduction of prenatal depression associated with higher full-term birth rates

Study links poor heart health in Black women to midlife cognitive decline

Statistical analysis highlights the benefits of Mediterranean Diet on emotional well-being

Emulsifiers in processed foods may be linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes

Notre Dame study highlights diverse men's health trends across cultures

Depression linked to chronic pain: Variability shown across patient characteristics

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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