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Treatment quality for heart failure should be measured on guideline adherence, not patient volume

Adherence to treatment guidelines, not patient volume, is a better method to predict treatment outcome in patients with heart failure, finds new study.

30 Jan 2018

Breastfeeding linked to lower risk of hypertension

A study published in the American Journal of Hypertension indicates that women who breastfeed more children, and for longer periods of time, are less likely to suffer from hypertension after they reach menopause.

30 Jan 2018

Report details the impact of e-cigarettes on health

The latest report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine presents a comprehensive study of effects of electronic cigarettes on humans.

26 Jan 2018

Managing tobacco smoking leads to reductions in opioid use, study shows

In a six-month study recently concluded, a research unit affiliated with two hospital institutions and a university in Ottawa found that a reduction in the number of cigarettes smoked daily also reduced a smoker's dependence on opioids.

25 Jan 2018

MIND diet shows potential to slow cognitive decline in stroke survivors

A diet created by researchers at Rush University Medical Center may help substantially slow cognitive decline in stroke survivors, according to preliminary research presented on Jan. 25, at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2018 in Los Angeles.

25 Jan 2018

Smoking just one cigarette a day significantly increases your risk of cardiovascular disease, experts warn

Smoking just one cigarette a day is associated with a higher risk of developing heart disease and stroke than had previously been thought, say experts.

25 Jan 2018

Everyday exercise can be more health beneficial than once thought

The benefits of low-intensity physical activity, such as standing, walking or doing household chores, can be more health beneficial than once thought.

25 Jan 2018

Binge drinkers have increased levels of biomarker molecule that may contribute to poor vascular function

A new study shows that binge drinkers have increased levels of a biomarker molecule - microRNA-21 - that may contribute to poor vascular function.

24 Jan 2018

New report takes comprehensive look at health effects of e-cigarettes

A new congressionally mandated report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine takes a comprehensive look at evidence on the human health effects of e-cigarettes.

23 Jan 2018

Early substance use found to be highly prevalent among children with ADHD

A new study published online in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry found that children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder engaged in substance use at a younger age than those without ADHD and had a significantly higher prevalence of regular marijuana and cigarette use into adulthood.

23 Jan 2018

New study to use social media for exploring blunt use among African-American young adults

The use of blunts--tobacco cigar shells filled with marijuana--has increased steadily since they first became popular in the 1990s, especially among young adults.

23 Jan 2018

Researchers identify virus as likely cause of mystery polio-like paralysis

A major review by UNSW Sydney medical researchers has identified strong evidence that a virus called Enterovirus D68 is the cause of a mystery polio-like illness that has paralysed children in the US, Canada and Europe.

22 Jan 2018

Depressive symptoms associated with poorer survival in patients with head and neck cancer

In a study of patients with head and neck cancer, even mild depressive symptoms were associated with poorer overall survival.

22 Jan 2018

Drinking during late adolescence could be first step to liver problems in adulthood

Alcohol is the leading cause of liver cirrhosis and liver-related deaths. Results of a large long-term study in Sweden have confirmed that drinking during late adolescence could be the first step towards liver problems in adulthood and that guidelines for safe alcohol intake in men might have to be revised downwards, reports the Journal of Hepatology.

22 Jan 2018

Many Indians put away treating orthopedic problems

While India has witnessed an increase in life expectancy thanks to advances in medical science and technology, what is also increasing is the number of people leading sedentary lifestyles and eating food that is unhealthy.

22 Jan 2018

Study provides more evidence for link between increased cancer risk and advanced gum disease

Data collected during a long-term health study provides additional evidence for a link between increased risk of cancer in individuals with advanced gum disease, according to a new collaborative study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and Tufts University School of Medicine and Cancer Center.

19 Jan 2018

Women do not receive timely diagnosis for heart disease

A recent study has indicated that women who start menstruating at the age of 11 or earlier, or enter menopause before 47 have a higher risk of heart disease and stroke. Some other factors that were associated with elevated odds of heart problems in later years were miscarriage, stillbirth, undergoing a hysterectomy, and bearing children at a young age.

17 Jan 2018

Smoking News and Research

Treatment quality for heart failure should be measured on guideline adherence, not patient volume

Breastfeeding linked to lower risk of hypertension

Report details the impact of e-cigarettes on health

Managing tobacco smoking leads to reductions in opioid use, study shows

MIND diet shows potential to slow cognitive decline in stroke survivors

Smoking just one cigarette a day significantly increases your risk of cardiovascular disease, experts warn

Everyday exercise can be more health beneficial than once thought

Binge drinkers have increased levels of biomarker molecule that may contribute to poor vascular function

New report takes comprehensive look at health effects of e-cigarettes

Early substance use found to be highly prevalent among children with ADHD

New study to use social media for exploring blunt use among African-American young adults

Researchers identify virus as likely cause of mystery polio-like paralysis

Depressive symptoms associated with poorer survival in patients with head and neck cancer

Drinking during late adolescence could be first step to liver problems in adulthood

Many Indians put away treating orthopedic problems

Study provides more evidence for link between increased cancer risk and advanced gum disease

Women do not receive timely diagnosis for heart disease

Alternative tobacco use by adolescents associated with greater odds of future cigarette smoking

Teens who watch TV shows with ads likely to eat more junk food

Harm minimization approach for smoking cessation with e-cigarettes

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