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Rewards can be effective treatment for alcohol abuse in people with mental illness

Researchers at Washington State University have shown that offering prizes - from simple shampoo to DVD players - can be an effective, low-cost treatment for alcohol abuse, the nation's third leading preventable cause of death.

7 Feb 2017

Marital status change in postmenopausal women may affect health outcomes

For women who marry later in life, a few extra pounds may accompany their nuptials, a new study led by the University of Arizona suggests.

6 Feb 2017

New research rules out sitting as direct cause of diabetes

Sitting may not be as deadly as previously thought, with new research led by the University of Sydney ruling out sitting as a direct cause of diabetes.

6 Feb 2017

Thirdhand smoke exposure leads to biological effects on weight and cell development

The sticky residue left behind by tobacco smoke can do worse damage than stinking up furniture and discoloring walls.

3 Feb 2017

Couples with obesity may take longer to achieve pregnancy than non-obese counterparts

Couples in which both partners are obese may take from 55 to 59 percent longer to achieve pregnancy, compared to their non-obese counterparts, according to a study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health.

3 Feb 2017

Poor socioeconomic conditions linked to loss of more than two years of life

Having poor socioeconomic conditions -- such as a lower occupational position -- can take away 2.1 years of life on average from a person.

3 Feb 2017

Lung cancer screening rates remain very low and unchanged among smokers, study finds

Lung cancer screening rates remained very low and unchanged among eligible populations in 2015, despite recommendations that high risk current and former smokers be screened.

3 Feb 2017

Study confirms that cocaine makes users more willing to partake in risky sex

Cocaine use has long been tied anecdotally to higher-than-usual rates of impulsive behavior, including risky sex, but the tie-in has been difficult to study with any scientifically controlled rigor.

2 Feb 2017

Study looking for toxicity markers in smokers who replace tobacco for e-cigarettes seeks volunteers

The first study to closely follow toxicity markers in smokers who replace tobacco for e-cigarettes is seeking volunteers.

2 Feb 2017

Nicotine creates cascade of effects in the brain that get worse over time

The first period of nicotine abstinence proceeded as expected. The surprise came after three months when the lab rats suddenly became fearless and sought out well-lighted areas that prey animals normally avoid. At the same time, signaling in the brain's reward system changed, as shown by a study at Sahlgrenska Academy.

2 Feb 2017

Study links low socioeconomic status to ill health and early death

Low socioeconomic status is linked to significant reductions in life expectancy and should be considered a major risk factor for ill health and early death in national and global health policies, according to a study of 1.7 million people published by The Lancet.

2 Feb 2017

Study shows decreased incidence of radiation esophagitis in elderly NSCLC patients

Elderly non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients undergoing definitive radiation have a lower incidence of esophagitis compared to younger patients and tolerate aggressive standard treatment regimens.

1 Feb 2017

Habitual e-cigarette use may be linked to long-term cardiac risks, study finds

A study published in JAMA Cardiology has added to growing evidence that electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are not harmless.

1 Feb 2017

Smoke-free policy reduces nicotine levels among Philadelphia's public housing residents, study shows

Philadelphia's public housing residents are breathing in less secondhand smoke since a 2015 comprehensive smoke-free policy went into place, a new study indicates.

31 Jan 2017

Mindfulness motivates people to make healthy changes in behavior, study shows

We hear so many well-meaning and well-researched messages about how to be healthier, and for many, they prompt real change, like quitting smoking, exercising more and eating better. But for some people, these messages prompt only a defensive and resentful reaction: "Stop nagging and leave me alone."

30 Jan 2017

Living at high altitudes linked to lower risk of developing Metabolic Syndrome

Could something as simple as the geographic area in which you live contribute to your risk of developing heart disease and diabetes, or suffering a stroke? A new study, published in the open-access journal Frontiers in Physiology, has revealed that the incidence of Metabolic Syndrome could be linked to the altitude of where a person lives.

30 Jan 2017

Smoking News and Research

Rewards can be effective treatment for alcohol abuse in people with mental illness

Marital status change in postmenopausal women may affect health outcomes

New research rules out sitting as direct cause of diabetes

Thirdhand smoke exposure leads to biological effects on weight and cell development

Couples with obesity may take longer to achieve pregnancy than non-obese counterparts

Poor socioeconomic conditions linked to loss of more than two years of life

Lung cancer screening rates remain very low and unchanged among smokers, study finds

Study confirms that cocaine makes users more willing to partake in risky sex

Study looking for toxicity markers in smokers who replace tobacco for e-cigarettes seeks volunteers

Nicotine creates cascade of effects in the brain that get worse over time

Study links low socioeconomic status to ill health and early death

Study shows decreased incidence of radiation esophagitis in elderly NSCLC patients

Habitual e-cigarette use may be linked to long-term cardiac risks, study finds

Smoke-free policy reduces nicotine levels among Philadelphia's public housing residents, study shows

Mindfulness motivates people to make healthy changes in behavior, study shows

Living at high altitudes linked to lower risk of developing Metabolic Syndrome

New programme to reward patients with discounts for adopting healthy lifestyle

Study: Personalised risk information and taster sessions double chances of attending stop smoking course

Women with early periods more likely to experience premature menopause, study finds

Delaying marijuana use until age 17 can be better for adolescent’s brains, says new study

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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