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Isoflavone consumption linked to decrease in mortality for some breast cancer patients

An epidemiological analysis of data from more than 6,000 American and Canadian women with breast cancer finds that post-diagnosis consumption of foods containing isoflavones—estrogen-like compounds primarily found in soy food—is associated with a 21 percent decrease in all-cause mortality.

6 Mar 2017

Experts highlight urgent need to explore how cannabis use can be made safer

As cannabis laws become liberalised in many countries, experts writing in The Lancet Psychiatry argue that there is an urgent need to explore how cannabis use can be made safer.

3 Mar 2017

Study examines link between social rejection experiences and daily alcohol use

The need to belong and experience social connections is a fundamental human characteristic. Prior research has shown that social rejection is linked to increases in negative emotions, distress, and hostility.

3 Mar 2017

Telephone-delivered collaborative care program effective in treating anxiety disorders

A telephone-delivered collaborative care program for treating panic and generalized anxiety disorders in primary care is significantly more effective than doctors' usual care at improving health-related quality of life, anxiety and mood symptoms, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

2 Mar 2017

Researchers explore changes in prevalence of depression among current, former and never smokers

The prevalence of smoking has remained fairly stable over the past decade after declining sharply for many years.

1 Mar 2017

Researchers examine combined impact of BMI and physical activity on cardiovascular disease

The benefits of physical activity may outweigh the impact of overweight and obesity on cardiovascular disease in middle-aged and elderly people, according to research published today in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.

1 Mar 2017

Study: People with intermittent explosive disorder at greater risk for substance abuse

People with intermittent explosive disorder—a condition marked by frequent physical or verbal outbursts—are at five times greater risk for abusing substances such as alcohol, tobacco and marijuana than those who don't display frequent aggressive behavior, according to a new study by researchers from the University of Chicago.

1 Mar 2017

New study aims to better understand major factors affecting African American cancer survivors

The Karmanos Cancer Institute and Wayne State University School of Medicine will launch the nation's largest study of African American cancer survivors to better understand disproportionately high incidence and mortality from cancer and its impact on this specific patient population.

27 Feb 2017

Study highlights impact of mental health services on young people with psychosis

Smiley hates where she lives. It is 2012 and Smiley, a young woman in her early 20s, lives in a single room occupancy (SRO) building in Vancouver. She wants to hang out with her friends in her room, where she feels safe, but the SRO only allows one visitor at a time.

27 Feb 2017

Brain scans could improve prediction of problem drug use among teenagers

There's an idea out there of what a drug-addled teen is supposed to look like: impulsive, unconscientious, smart, perhaps - but not the most engaged. While personality traits like that could signal danger, not every adolescent who fits that description becomes a problem drug user. So how do you tell who's who?

22 Feb 2017

Alcohol can cause more damaging effects to women than men

Women simply don't metabolize alcohol in the same way as men. It's called the telescoping effect.

21 Feb 2017

Researchers examine risk factors for B Cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in Israeli, Palestinian populations

Israeli and Palestinian researchers have conducted a large scale epidemiological study examining risk factors for a form of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in these two populations.

21 Feb 2017

Study: Underage youth more likely to recall seeing alcohol marketing online than adults

Underage youth are nearly twice as likely to recall seeing alcohol marketing on the internet than adults, with almost one in three saying they saw alcohol-related content in the previous month, according to a new pilot survey led by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

21 Feb 2017

Long-term heavy alcohol drinking habits may prematurely age arteries, study finds

Heavy alcohol drinking habits over the years may prematurely age arteries, especially in men, putting them at an increased risk for heart disease, according to new research in Journal of the American Heart Association, the Open Access Journal of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.

21 Feb 2017

Study: Post-deployment screening not effective in reducing mental health disorders in UK Armed Forces personnel

A trial testing a potential post-deployment screening programme for UK Armed Forces personnel, based on a computerised assessment and tailored mental health advice, found it was not effective in reducing symptoms of mental health disorders or encouraging personnel to seek help, compared to the general mental health advice which is the standard of care in the UK military.

20 Feb 2017

Caffeine cannot prevent memory deficits linked to alcohol consumption, study finds

A study recently published in Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience indicates that despite its impact on alertness and concentration, caffeine cannot counteract the memory deficits that result from alcohol consumption.

20 Feb 2017

ACP applauds court's decision that overturns Florida law barring doctors from counseling patients on gun safety

The American College of Physicians applauds Thursday's federal appeals court decision that overturned a Florida state law that barred doctors from counseling patients about reducing injuries and deaths from firearms.

17 Feb 2017

Weak working memory and impulse control pose serious risk for later substance abuse in adolescents

Drug use in adolescence is often linked to later substance-abuse problems, but a new study suggests that a key risk factor is a combination of weak working memory and difficulties with impulse control.

16 Feb 2017

New report highlights serious health problems faced by spinal cord injury patients

Paralysis is just one of the many serious health problems faced by patients who suffer spinal cord injuries.

16 Feb 2017

New study proves that 'super-boosting' approach may help treat children co-infected with TB and HIV

The non-profit research and development organization Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative has released results of a study in South Africa that will make it easier for healthcare workers to treat children living with HIV who are co-infected with tuberculosis.

14 Feb 2017

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Isoflavone consumption linked to decrease in mortality for some breast cancer patients

Experts highlight urgent need to explore how cannabis use can be made safer

Study examines link between social rejection experiences and daily alcohol use

Telephone-delivered collaborative care program effective in treating anxiety disorders

Researchers explore changes in prevalence of depression among current, former and never smokers

Researchers examine combined impact of BMI and physical activity on cardiovascular disease

Study: People with intermittent explosive disorder at greater risk for substance abuse

New study aims to better understand major factors affecting African American cancer survivors

Study highlights impact of mental health services on young people with psychosis

Brain scans could improve prediction of problem drug use among teenagers

Alcohol can cause more damaging effects to women than men

Researchers examine risk factors for B Cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in Israeli, Palestinian populations

Study: Underage youth more likely to recall seeing alcohol marketing online than adults

Long-term heavy alcohol drinking habits may prematurely age arteries, study finds

Study: Post-deployment screening not effective in reducing mental health disorders in UK Armed Forces personnel

Caffeine cannot prevent memory deficits linked to alcohol consumption, study finds

ACP applauds court's decision that overturns Florida law barring doctors from counseling patients on gun safety

Weak working memory and impulse control pose serious risk for later substance abuse in adolescents

New report highlights serious health problems faced by spinal cord injury patients

New study proves that 'super-boosting' approach may help treat children co-infected with TB and HIV

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