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Researchers examine reasons why parents purchase prepackaged, processed foods

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.

6 Jan 2017

Penn study finds evidence of AD neuropathology in post-mortem brains of LBD patients

Patients who had a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease (PD) with dementia (PDD) or dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) and had higher levels of Alzheimer's disease (AD) pathology in their donated post-mortem brains also had more severe symptoms of these Lewy body diseases (LBD) during their lives, compared to those whose brains had less AD pathology, according to research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

6 Jan 2017

New study reveals significant use of indoor tanning among sexual-minority adolescent boys

In a new study of indoor tanning and skin cancer risk, the use of indoor tanning among non-heterosexual black male teens was found to be nearly equal to that of heterosexual white females.

6 Jan 2017

Uterine microbiome study provides important insights into etiology of endometrial cancer

Endometrial cancer triggers remain elusive, despite continued research. But given the typical inflammatory profile in these cases, microbes in the uterine environment are suspected to play a role in the development of this disease.

6 Jan 2017

ACMG advocates sharing of laboratory and clinical genomic data to improve genetic health care

There are an estimated 5,000 - 7,000 rare genetic diseases, each of which can vary dramatically and be caused by a multitude of different genetic changes.

6 Jan 2017

New report proposes updated revisions to WIC for better adherence to Dietary Guidelines for Americans

A new congressionally mandated report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine proposes updated revisions to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children to better align with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and promote and support breast-feeding.

6 Jan 2017

ACCC survey reveals costs of cancer drugs as top challenge to care

As more cost pressures are placed on the healthcare system and the transition to value-based care gains momentum, the Association of Community Cancer Centers seventh annual Trends in Cancer Programs survey reveals critical challenges and emerging trends at U.S. cancer programs.

6 Jan 2017

Study reveals how cancer cells break free of physical restraints to grow and spread in the body

Scientists have revealed how cancer cells are able to break free of the physical restraints imposed by their surroundings in order to grow and spread around the body.

5 Jan 2017

Hour-long afternoon naps improve mental ability in older Chinese adults

Preserving your memory, as well as your ability to think clearly and make decisions, is a key goal for people as they age. Researchers have a growing interest in the role sleep plays in helping older adults maintain their healthy mental function.

5 Jan 2017

Stanford researchers launch major update to popular research app for sharing heart health data

Resolved to improve your heart health in the new year? A newly updated app could keep you on track.

5 Jan 2017

Physical activity linked to decreased risk of heart disease and death from all causes in older adults

Being physically inactive--sitting for long periods of time--can be so harmful to your health that experts sometimes call it "sitting disease." In fact, worldwide, physical inactivity is estimated to cause some 3.2 million deaths a year.

5 Jan 2017

Monthly high dose of vitamin D lowers respiratory infections in older adults

In people over the age of 65, acute respiratory infections--such as the common cold, influenza, or pneumonia--can lead to potentially life-threatening complications.

5 Jan 2017

Study identifies factors linked to disengagement from treatment for opioid use disorder

Individuals with opioid use disorder who are treated with buprenorphine, a commonly prescribed drug to treat addiction, are more likely to disengage from treatment programs if they are black or Hispanic, unemployed, or have hepatitis C according to a study published online in the Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment.

5 Jan 2017

Concussed children with vision abnormalities have academic difficulty, research shows

A comprehensive vision assessment should be part of return-to-learn protocols to help determine when children are ready to return to the classroom following concussions -- particularly in children reporting academic difficulty.

5 Jan 2017

Living near a busy road may increase dementia risk, study reports

People living within 50 meters of a busy road are at an increased risk of developing dementia, compared with people who live further away, according to research published in The Lancet.The study also analyzed the link between traffic pollution exposure and the risk of Parkinson’s disease...

5 Jan 2017

New software “Communities” aims to improve productivity

Listables Inc continues to enhance its innovative and collaborative productivity software with the launch of "Communities". With newly introduced capabilities, people can take advantage of community generated checklists for personal use, share with people with similar interests, and leverage best-of-breed checklists. Listables elevates the simple idea of checklists and makes it easy for people to improve their daily productivity. Used by thousands of teams worldwide, Listables is changing the way teams interact.

5 Jan 2017

Mediterranean diet may help provide long-term protection to the brain

A new study shows that older people who followed a Mediterranean diet retained more brain volume over a three-year period than those who did not follow the diet as closely.

5 Jan 2017

Children increasingly at risk of toxicity from liquid nicotine used in electronic cigarettes

A 6-year-old child who accidentally swallowed liquid nicotine intended for her parents' electronic cigarettes required immediate emergency medical treatment that included intubation and an overnight stay in a pediatric intensive care unit.

5 Jan 2017

Study to test impact of diet on Alzheimer's disease and other dementias

The first study of its kind designed to test the effects of a diet on the decline of cognitive abilities among a large group of individuals 65 to 84 years who currently do not have cognitive impairment will begin in January.

5 Jan 2017

Study provides new insights into molecular subtypes of esophageal cancer

A comprehensive analysis of 559 esophageal and gastric cancer samples, collected from patients around the world, suggests the two main types of esophageal cancer differ markedly in their molecular characteristics and should be considered separate diseases.

5 Jan 2017

Education News and Research

Researchers examine reasons why parents purchase prepackaged, processed foods

Penn study finds evidence of AD neuropathology in post-mortem brains of LBD patients

New study reveals significant use of indoor tanning among sexual-minority adolescent boys

Uterine microbiome study provides important insights into etiology of endometrial cancer

ACMG advocates sharing of laboratory and clinical genomic data to improve genetic health care

New report proposes updated revisions to WIC for better adherence to Dietary Guidelines for Americans

ACCC survey reveals costs of cancer drugs as top challenge to care

Study reveals how cancer cells break free of physical restraints to grow and spread in the body

Hour-long afternoon naps improve mental ability in older Chinese adults

Stanford researchers launch major update to popular research app for sharing heart health data

Physical activity linked to decreased risk of heart disease and death from all causes in older adults

Monthly high dose of vitamin D lowers respiratory infections in older adults

Study identifies factors linked to disengagement from treatment for opioid use disorder

Concussed children with vision abnormalities have academic difficulty, research shows

Living near a busy road may increase dementia risk, study reports

New software “Communities” aims to improve productivity

Mediterranean diet may help provide long-term protection to the brain

Children increasingly at risk of toxicity from liquid nicotine used in electronic cigarettes

Study to test impact of diet on Alzheimer's disease and other dementias

Study provides new insights into molecular subtypes of esophageal cancer

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