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Drop in sudden cardiac arrests linked to Obamacare

If 22 million Americans lose their health care coverage by 2026 under the GOP Senate's plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, how many people could die? The question is at the heart of the debate raging in Washington, D.C., but has been difficult to answer.

29 Jun 2017

Slowing gait could be early signs of cognitive decline linked to shrinking hippocampus

The connection between slowed walking speed and declining mental acuity appears to arise in the right hippocampus, a finger-shaped region buried deep in the brain at ear-level, according to a 14-year study conducted by scientists at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health.

29 Jun 2017

Adolescents with BMI at high-normal range have greater risk of death from cardiovascular diseases

While there is solid evidence that adolescent overweight and obesity are associated with coronary heart disease (CHD) and stroke, less is known about the association between body mass index (BMI) and rarer cardiovascular diseases.

28 Jun 2017

Engineers take closer look at mechanical and chemical attributes of heart defect

Elastin and collagen serve as the body's building blocks. They provide tensile strength and elasticity for a number of organs, muscles and tissues. Any genetic mutation short-circuiting their function can have a devastating, and often lethal, health impact.

28 Jun 2017

E-cigarette use linked to greater risk of subsequent cigarette smoking in youth

Electronic (e)-cigarette use has risen rapidly among adolescents and young adults since the product was introduced to the U.S. in 2007 and now exceeds the rate of cigarette smoking in this segment of the population.

28 Jun 2017

Noisy environment at night linked to infertility in men

Long-term exposure to a noisy environment, particularly at night, is linked to infertility in men, according to a study in Environmental Pollution.

28 Jun 2017

Study evaluates women's risk for angina, stroke based on duration of reproductive years

A new study has shown that every 1 year increase in reproductive duration-years from menarche to menopause-was associated with a 3% reduction in a woman's risk of angina or stroke.

28 Jun 2017

Study examines how polypharmacy affects walking while talking in older adults

"Polypharmacy" is the term used when someone takes many (usually five or more) different medications. Experts suggest that, for most older adults, taking that many medications may not be medically necessary.

28 Jun 2017

Study finds link between upper GI infections and protein implicated in Parkinson’s disease

Acute and chronic infections in a person's upper gastrointestinal tract appear to be linked to Parkinson's disease, say scientists at Georgetown University Medical Center and their collaborators at the National Institutes of Health and other institutions.

28 Jun 2017

Scientists link new gene clusters to poor breast cancer prognosis

Breast cancer patients could get more reliable idea of how long they will live now scientists have linked a new group of genes to poor prognosis.

28 Jun 2017

Mouse brain models reveal insights into genetics of autism

While the definitive causes remain unclear, several genetic and environmental factors increase the likelihood of autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, a group of conditions covering a "spectrum" of symptoms, skills and levels of disability.

28 Jun 2017

Study finds link between gene mutation and retinitis pigmentosa in U.S. Hispanic families

Thirty-six percent of Hispanic families in the U.S. with a common form of retinitis pigmentosa got the disease because they carry a mutation of the arrestin-1 gene, according to a new study from researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health.

27 Jun 2017

Western University neuroscientist launches world's largest sleep-and-cognition study

Renowned Western University neuroscientist Adrian Owen has launched the world's largest sleep-and-cognition study to help researchers learn the effects on our brains of sleep and sleep deprivation.

27 Jun 2017

Penn study provides explanation for link between social isolation and greater risk of illness

Social isolation has been linked to a wide range of health problems, as well as a shorter lifespan in humans and other animals.

27 Jun 2017

Study shows septic systems as important sources of emerging contaminants in drinking water

A new analysis shows that septic systems in the United States routinely discharge pharmaceuticals, consumer product chemicals, and other potentially hazardous chemicals into the environment.

27 Jun 2017

Socioeconomic status during childhood related to left ventricular structure, diastolic function in adult life

The multicentre trial coordinated by the Research Centre of Applied and Preventive Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Turku shows that low socioeconomic status in childhood increases the risk of greater left ventricular mass and reduced diastolic function in adulthood.

27 Jun 2017

Study sheds light on night work−cancer link

A new study has offered insights into the association between night shift work and increased cancer risk, as well as pointing towards a potential solution. For several years, scientists have thought that disruption to the body’s natural circadian rhythm is accountable for the increased cancer risk, but the mechanisms behind this have not yet been pinpointed.

27 Jun 2017

Innate immune cells of myeloid lineage play central role in AD pathogenesis than previously thought

Many genes linked to late-onset Alzheimer's disease (AD) are expressed in myeloid cells and regulated by a single protein, according to research conducted at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and published June 19 in the journal Nature Neuroscience.

27 Jun 2017

Researchers identify new therapy target for gonorrhea

Researchers have identified a possible new treatment for gonorrhea, using a peptide that thwarts the infection-causing bacterium by interfering with an enzyme the microbe needs to respirate.

27 Jun 2017

Lack of sleep increases risk for stress-related inflammation among married couples

A lack of sleep doesn't just leave you cranky and spoiling for a fight. Researchers at The Ohio State University Institute for Behavioral Medicine Research say it also puts you at risk for stress-related inflammation.

27 Jun 2017

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Drop in sudden cardiac arrests linked to Obamacare

Slowing gait could be early signs of cognitive decline linked to shrinking hippocampus

Adolescents with BMI at high-normal range have greater risk of death from cardiovascular diseases

Engineers take closer look at mechanical and chemical attributes of heart defect

E-cigarette use linked to greater risk of subsequent cigarette smoking in youth

Noisy environment at night linked to infertility in men

Study evaluates women's risk for angina, stroke based on duration of reproductive years

Study examines how polypharmacy affects walking while talking in older adults

Study finds link between upper GI infections and protein implicated in Parkinson’s disease

Scientists link new gene clusters to poor breast cancer prognosis

Mouse brain models reveal insights into genetics of autism

Study finds link between gene mutation and retinitis pigmentosa in U.S. Hispanic families

Western University neuroscientist launches world's largest sleep-and-cognition study

Penn study provides explanation for link between social isolation and greater risk of illness

Study shows septic systems as important sources of emerging contaminants in drinking water

Socioeconomic status during childhood related to left ventricular structure, diastolic function in adult life

Study sheds light on night work−cancer link

Innate immune cells of myeloid lineage play central role in AD pathogenesis than previously thought

Researchers identify new therapy target for gonorrhea

Lack of sleep increases risk for stress-related inflammation among married couples

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