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Most Philadelphia home kitchens contain at least one foodborne pathogen, study finds

If held to the same standards as restaurants in the area, most Philadelphia home kitchens examined for a pair of Drexel University studies would receive "critical code violations."

9 May 2017

Low BMI may not be causal risk factor for Alzheimer's disease

A new large-scale genetic study found that low body mass index is likely not a causal risk factor for Alzheimer's disease, as earlier research had suggested, according to a study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

9 May 2017

Poor environmental quality is linked to increased cancer incidence, say researchers

A new study has demonstrated an association between cancer incidence and poor environmental quality across U.S. counties. In counties where exposure to harmful environmental factors is highest, cancer rates are also highest, particularly the rates of breast cancer and prostate cancer.

9 May 2017

Childhood bullying may lead to negative health outcomes in adulthood

Childhood bullying may lead to long-lasting health consequences, impacting psychosocial risk factors for cardiovascular health well into adulthood, according to a study published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science.

9 May 2017

New study examines link between obesity and cognitive decline in middle-aged, older African Americans

Obesity has the potential to raise an older adult's risk for having difficulty thinking and making decisions (also known as "cognitive decline" or dementia). It is a complex health concern.

9 May 2017

UT Southwestern researchers uncover mechanism linked to balding and hair graying

UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have identified the cells that directly give rise to hair as well as the mechanism that causes hair to turn gray - findings that could one day help identify possible treatments for balding and hair graying.

9 May 2017

Study reveals role of good-guy protein in initiating and maintaining cancer

Under normal conditions, the CHD4 protein is one of the good guys: it stops cells from transcribing faulty DNA, thereby eliminating potential mutation. But in colon cancer and perhaps other kinds of cancer as well, it appears that this protein becomes a kind of double agent, working for the enemy.

9 May 2017

PTSD and psychoactive drugs linked to increased risk for dementia

Researchers are discovering that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a significant risk factor in developing dementia.

9 May 2017

Narrative expressive writing after divorce could improve cardiovascular health

Journaling after divorce could improve your cardiovascular health -- but only if you do it in a way that tells a story, new University of Arizona research suggests.

8 May 2017

UTHealth study reveals genetic markers linked to increased risk for bipolar disorder in children

Genetic alterations that can be modulated by stress have been identified in children at high risk for bipolar disorder, according to a recently published study by researchers at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.

8 May 2017

Study: Brain injury can increase impulsivity problems in rats

New research from the University of British Columbia confirms for the first time that even mild brain injury can result in impulse control problems in rats.

8 May 2017

New studies uncover socioeconomic disparities linked to health of lupus patients

Two new studies have uncovered socioeconomic disparities related to the health of patients with lupus.

8 May 2017

Choice of fat causes distinct epigenetic changes in human adipose tissue, study shows

Previous research has demonstrated that saturated fat is more fattening and less muscle building than polyunsaturated fats. A new study shows that the choice of fat causes epigenetic changes which in turn could contribute to differences in fat storage.

8 May 2017

Energy drinks linked to risk of cardiac events in young people with familial long QT syndrome

Caffeinated energy drinks can trigger serious cardiac events including cardiac arrest in individuals not known to have a specific heart disease of genetic origin.

8 May 2017

Research shows link between low nurse staffing levels and missed care, higher patient mortality

There is a clear correlation between the number of registered nurses working at an acute hospital, the amount of nursing care that is left undone and the number of patients who die, a new thesis from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden shows.

8 May 2017

Statins may provide favorable effects in patients with HBV- or HCV-related cirrhosis

Infection with hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C virus (HCV) can lead to cirrhosis as well as liver cancer. A Hepatology study from Taiwan has found that statins may provide benefits to patients with HBV- or HCV-related cirrhosis.

8 May 2017

Speed management measures make populations healthier and cities more sustainable

Managing speed, a new report from WHO, suggests that excessive or inappropriate speed contributes to 1 in 3 road traffic fatalities worldwide. Measures to address speed prevent road traffic deaths and injuries, make populations healthier, and cities more sustainable.

8 May 2017

New study reveals link between cumulative environmental exposures and cancer incidence

Experts warn that recent legislative proposals could jeopardize research on the links between cancer and the environment.

8 May 2017

Prolonged weight loss programs offer greater benefits to overweight people, study shows

Extending NHS weight loss programmes from one session per week for 12-weeks to one session per week for a year helped people who are overweight to lose more weight and keep it off for longer, according to a study published in The Lancet, and led by researchers from the University of Cambridge, University of Liverpool and University of Oxford.

8 May 2017

Brachytherapy is effective treatment option for penile cancer, study shows

Results from the largest group of men treated for cancer of the penis by a single institution have shown that treatment with brachytherapy (a type of radiotherapy) is a good option that can be used instead of surgery in many cases.

8 May 2017

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Most Philadelphia home kitchens contain at least one foodborne pathogen, study finds

Low BMI may not be causal risk factor for Alzheimer's disease

Poor environmental quality is linked to increased cancer incidence, say researchers

Childhood bullying may lead to negative health outcomes in adulthood

New study examines link between obesity and cognitive decline in middle-aged, older African Americans

UT Southwestern researchers uncover mechanism linked to balding and hair graying

Study reveals role of good-guy protein in initiating and maintaining cancer

PTSD and psychoactive drugs linked to increased risk for dementia

Narrative expressive writing after divorce could improve cardiovascular health

UTHealth study reveals genetic markers linked to increased risk for bipolar disorder in children

Study: Brain injury can increase impulsivity problems in rats

New studies uncover socioeconomic disparities linked to health of lupus patients

Choice of fat causes distinct epigenetic changes in human adipose tissue, study shows

Energy drinks linked to risk of cardiac events in young people with familial long QT syndrome

Research shows link between low nurse staffing levels and missed care, higher patient mortality

Statins may provide favorable effects in patients with HBV- or HCV-related cirrhosis

Speed management measures make populations healthier and cities more sustainable

New study reveals link between cumulative environmental exposures and cancer incidence

Prolonged weight loss programs offer greater benefits to overweight people, study shows

Brachytherapy is effective treatment option for penile cancer, study shows

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