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Study identifies ten potentially modifiable risk factors for stroke

Hypertension remains the single most important modifiable risk factor for stroke, and the impact of hypertension and nine other risk factors together account for 90% of all strokes, according to an analysis of nearly 27000 people from every continent in the world, published in The Lancet.

19 Jul 2016

Parental substance use increases health risks among children

Children whose parents or caregivers misuse alcohol or use, produce or distribute drugs face an increased risk of medical and behavioral problems. According to a new clinical report by experts at Beth Israel Medical Center and Boston Children's Hospital, pediatricians are in a unique position to assess risk and intervene to protect children.

18 Jul 2016

Study identifies specific characteristics that predispose women to different hot flashes, night sweat patterns

Most women will get hot flashes or night sweats at some point in life. However, when these symptoms occur and how long they last can vary dramatically among women.

14 Jul 2016

VMS during menopause transition linked to sociodemographic, psychosocial factors

More data analysis about hot flashes from the Study of Women's Health Across the Nation has been published today in Menopause, the journal of The North American Menopause Society.

13 Jul 2016

Low levels of blood selenium may increase risk of liver cancer

A new study, published in current issue of The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, shows that the highest levels of blood selenium or of selenoprotein P, the protein that distributes selenium from the liver around the body, are associated with a decreased risk of developing liver cancer (particularly hepatocellular carcinoma), even when all other major liver cancer risk factors are taken into account.

13 Jul 2016

Tips to prevent and treat blisters

Whether it's because you started running more or just got a new pair of sandals, it seems like summer is the season for blisters.

12 Jul 2016

Factors linked to sexual victimization risk among college students

Sexual victimization on college campuses may be more or less likely depending on institutional characteristics of the school such as size, type (public or private), sex ratio, selectivity, and percentage of students involved in Greek life (fraternities and sororities).

12 Jul 2016

Chromatrap reports benefits of ChIP technology in ground breaking research

Chromatrap reports on 3 further customer papers published in different prestigious peer reviewed journals, which cite how its proprietary solid state Chromatin Immunoprecipitation (ChIP) technology has enabled ground breaking research.

From Chromatrap® - Porvair Sciences Ltd 12 Jul 2016

Pancreatic cysts increase overall risk of pancreatic cancer, study shows

A look back at more than half a million patient records has established that patients with pancreatic cysts have a significantly higher overall risk of pancreatic cancer compared to those without such cysts, according to a study in the July issue of GIE: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the journal of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

12 Jul 2016

Penn researchers use drug-pricing model to estimate average joint weight of marijuana

How much marijuana does the average joint contain? "It seems like an odd question but major policy questions depend on the answer," said Greg Ridgeway, an associate professor of criminology and statistics at the University of Pennsylvania.

12 Jul 2016

Healthy weight programs for lesbian and bisexual women aim to achieve changes in lifestyle habits

Lesbian and bisexual women have higher rates of obesity, smoking and stress when compared to their heterosexual counterparts, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women's Health.

8 Jul 2016

New report provides insight into burnout syndrome

A new report on burnout syndrome in critical care health care professionals gives key stakeholders guidance on mitigating the development of burnout syndrome and calls for initiating research to examine ways to prevent as well as treat burnout syndrome.

7 Jul 2016

Watching TV for long hours during childhood linked to lower bone mineral content

Consistently watching high levels of television during childhood and adolescence were linked with lower peak bone mass at age 20 years in a recent study.

7 Jul 2016

Activation of D2 neurons may help decrease alcohol consumption, research shows

By activating particular neurons, we may be able to influence alcohol drinking behavior, according to new findings published by researchers at the Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine in the journal Biological Psychiatry.

7 Jul 2016

Regular marijuana use impacts the brain's natural response to rewards

Most people would get a little 'rush' out of the idea that they're about to win some money.

6 Jul 2016

Menopause symptoms: can a healthcare professional help? An interview with Dr Heather Currie

The survey showed that only 50% of women consulted a healthcare professional about their symptoms, despite the fact that many women said their symptoms were having a significant effect on their work life, social life, home life and sex life.

6 Jul 2016

New research reveals increase in fatalities linked to adolescent abuse and neglect

New research from the University of Warwick reveals an increase in the number of adolescents who died or were seriously harmed as a result of abuse or neglect.

5 Jul 2016

Traumatic images induce stronger alcohol craving than stress in military veterans

Post-traumatic stress disorder and alcohol dependence (AD) are two of the most common and debilitating disorders diagnosed among American military veterans. AD and PTSD often occur together, and this co-occurrence has a worse prognosis than either disorder alone.

4 Jul 2016

Key warning signs of mental health problems in adults and children

The National Institute of Mental Health says one in five adults suffers from a diagnosable mental disorder, affecting more than 43 million people in a given year, an issue highlighted recently by the publicized struggles of prominent athletes like NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel and Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps.

1 Jul 2016

Undiagnosed hearing issues may lead to social isolation, cognitive impairment in seniors

Senior citizens with undiagnosed or untreated hearing problems are more likely to suffer from social isolation and cognitive impairment, a UBC study has found.

1 Jul 2016

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Study identifies ten potentially modifiable risk factors for stroke

Parental substance use increases health risks among children

Study identifies specific characteristics that predispose women to different hot flashes, night sweat patterns

VMS during menopause transition linked to sociodemographic, psychosocial factors

Low levels of blood selenium may increase risk of liver cancer

Tips to prevent and treat blisters

Factors linked to sexual victimization risk among college students

Chromatrap reports benefits of ChIP technology in ground breaking research

Pancreatic cysts increase overall risk of pancreatic cancer, study shows

Penn researchers use drug-pricing model to estimate average joint weight of marijuana

Healthy weight programs for lesbian and bisexual women aim to achieve changes in lifestyle habits

New report provides insight into burnout syndrome

Watching TV for long hours during childhood linked to lower bone mineral content

Activation of D2 neurons may help decrease alcohol consumption, research shows

Regular marijuana use impacts the brain's natural response to rewards

Menopause symptoms: can a healthcare professional help? An interview with Dr Heather Currie

New research reveals increase in fatalities linked to adolescent abuse and neglect

Traumatic images induce stronger alcohol craving than stress in military veterans

Key warning signs of mental health problems in adults and children

Undiagnosed hearing issues may lead to social isolation, cognitive impairment in seniors

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