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What is the influence of prenatal second-hand smoke exposure on infant self-regulation?

A new study aimed to analyze an important gap concerning the impact of prenatal SHS exposure on infant self-regulation.

14 Mar 2023

Revamping lifestyle can bolster brain health and stave off neurocognitive decline

In a recent article published in the journal Cureus, researchers at Loma Linda University Medical Center and the University of California Irvine reviewed the impact of applying the six pillars of lifestyle medicine — stress management, plant-based nutrition, avoidance of risky substances, physical activity, social connections, and restorative sleep — on neurocognitive decline and dementia.

14 Mar 2023

Consuming low-insulin-stimulating bread significantly reduces body weight

Substituting common insulinogenic bread with bread releasing low levels of inulin could significantly reduce weight among obese individuals.

13 Mar 2023

Psychology could make important contributions to cognitive aging and dementia prevention research

Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) published a new editorial paper in Volume 15, Issue 4, entitled, "Cognitive aging and dementia prevention: the time for psychology?"

13 Mar 2023

Study: Black patients with pulmonary fibrosis are younger than Hispanic and white counterparts

Pulmonary fibrosis is a devastating disease characterized by progressive scarring in the lungs, killing up to half of patients within five years of a diagnosis.

10 Mar 2023

Dietary polyphenol intake reduces risk of metabolic syndrome

Researchers investigate the relationship between dietary polyphenol intake and metabolic syndrome.

10 Mar 2023

New evidence strengthens link between low dose radiation and increased risk of heart disease

Exposure to low doses of ionizing radiation is associated with a modestly increased excess risk of heart disease, finds an analysis of the latest evidence published by The BMJ today.

9 Mar 2023

Researchers develop innovative tool to assess the chances of stroke caused by heart disease

A research team from the Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University has jointly developed AICute, an innovative program to assess the chances of stroke caused by heart disease (Ischemic Stroke), aimed at helping hospitals that lack cardiologists to enhance the effectiveness of stroke treatment, reduce congestion in hospitals and medical schools.

9 Mar 2023

Elevated blood pressure linked to worsening cardiac damage during adolescence

Elevated blood pressure and hypertension can cause early cardiac damage during adolescence which is worsened by young adulthood, a paper published in the Journal of Pediatrics concludes.

8 Mar 2023

Study finds link between respiratory disease in early childhood and premature death risk in adulthood

Contracting a lower respiratory tract infection in early childhood is associated with a higher risk of dying from respiratory disease as an adult, according to new research.

7 Mar 2023

Green spaces lower risk of postpartum depression

Research on the relationship between green space and postpartum PPD is limited. Therefore, the purpose of a new study was to investigate the relationship between PPD and green space exposure and the role that physical activity (PA) plays in mediating these relationships.

7 Mar 2023

Lack of sleep can be a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease

Scientific researchers have noticed a marked increase in heart attacks and strokes in the days following the change to daylight saving time each spring.

7 Mar 2023

Physical activity and motivational support have no long-term effects on smoking cessation

Promoting physical activity and other behavioral support can help people wanting to reduce their smoking to quit in the short-term.

6 Mar 2023

A measure of residual inflammatory risk may be a powerful predictor of future cardiovascular events

New evidence released today from a study of 31,245 patients already taking statin therapy indicates that inflammation may be a more powerful predictor of risk of future cardiovascular events - such as heart attack and stroke - than "bad" cholesterol.

6 Mar 2023

Study identifies genetic variants influencing human fertility

Fertility is influenced by mechanisms that influence both reproductive biology and human behavior, according to the largest study to date identifying genetic determinants of the number of children an individual may have.

6 Mar 2023

Erratic sleep patterns may increase blood pressure among teens who have more abdominal fat

Staying awake later into the night and sleeping in on the weekends are hallmarks of adolescent behavior, however, erratic sleep patterns may have consequences for future heart health by increasing blood pressure among teens who have more abdominal fat, according to new research published today in Hypertension, an American Heart Association journal.

6 Mar 2023

What is the impact of oral cannabidiol on simulated driving?

Researchers assessed the impact of cannabidiol on the driving performance of humans.

6 Mar 2023

Study shows survival benefit of home-based rehabilitation in cardiovascular disease patients

In a recent study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, researchers comparatively evaluated death rates among home-based cardiac rehabilitation (HBCR) participants and non-participants.

5 Mar 2023

Eliminating medication copays does not reduce cardiovascular-related chronic conditions

Providing medications for chronic diseases—for example, cholesterol-lowering, blood pressure and diabetes medications—free of charge for three years did not have a significant impact on serious health outcomes associated with those conditions among low-income seniors in Canada, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology.

5 Mar 2023

Keto-like diet may be associated with elevated risk of cardiovascular events

The ketogenic or "keto" diet, which involves consuming very low amounts of carbohydrates and high amounts of fats, has been gaining popularity.

5 Mar 2023

Smoking News and Research

What is the influence of prenatal second-hand smoke exposure on infant self-regulation?

Revamping lifestyle can bolster brain health and stave off neurocognitive decline

Consuming low-insulin-stimulating bread significantly reduces body weight

Psychology could make important contributions to cognitive aging and dementia prevention research

Study: Black patients with pulmonary fibrosis are younger than Hispanic and white counterparts

Dietary polyphenol intake reduces risk of metabolic syndrome

New evidence strengthens link between low dose radiation and increased risk of heart disease

Researchers develop innovative tool to assess the chances of stroke caused by heart disease

Elevated blood pressure linked to worsening cardiac damage during adolescence

Study finds link between respiratory disease in early childhood and premature death risk in adulthood

Green spaces lower risk of postpartum depression

Lack of sleep can be a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease

Physical activity and motivational support have no long-term effects on smoking cessation

A measure of residual inflammatory risk may be a powerful predictor of future cardiovascular events

Study identifies genetic variants influencing human fertility

Erratic sleep patterns may increase blood pressure among teens who have more abdominal fat

What is the impact of oral cannabidiol on simulated driving?

Study shows survival benefit of home-based rehabilitation in cardiovascular disease patients

Eliminating medication copays does not reduce cardiovascular-related chronic conditions

Keto-like diet may be associated with elevated risk of cardiovascular events

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Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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