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Researchers assess how chronic stress and relationship quality influence individual's blood pressure

While other studies have shown that stress and negative marital quality can influence mortality and blood pressure, there has not been research that discussed how it might affect married couples over time. Using systolic blood pressure as a gauge, researchers assessed whether an individual's blood pressure is influenced by their own as well as their partner's reports of chronic stress and whether there are gender differences in these patterns.

8 Apr 2015

RAND report examines sleep problems in U.S. military members

Improving the quality and quantity of U.S. military members' sleep following deployment could help reduce other health problems, including depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, according to a new RAND Corporation study.

8 Apr 2015

Bilirubin levels raised in newly diagnosed Parkinson’s disease

Bilirubin levels are upregulated in patients with early Parkinson’s disease and are associated with disease progression at 2 years, a study shows.

7 Apr 2015

CXCR3 molecule is key mediator of melanoma metastasis, shows research

In a unique partnership demonstrating excellence in "team science," Dartmouth investigators from Norris Cotton Cancer Center identified a role for the molecule CXCR3 (widely known to regulate the migration of immune cells) as a key mediator of melanoma metastasis.

7 Apr 2015

Combination of pomegranate juice and dates protects against heart disease

Glorious, red pomegranates and their Middle Eastern sister, luscious toffee-like dates, are delicious, increasingly trendy, and healthy to boot.

7 Apr 2015

Family stressors during childhood are associated with weight gain

Adolescent obesity is a national public health concern and, unchecked, places young people on a trajectory for a variety of health issues as they grow older.

7 Apr 2015

Most recent advances in nuclear cardiology and cardiac CT imaging to be announced at ICNC 12

The latest advances in nuclear cardiology and cardiac CT imaging are set to be announced at the International Conference on Nuclear Cardiology and Cardiac CT 12.

6 Apr 2015

Researchers analyze false-positive results from new prenatal genetic screens

Prenatal blood screening for extra or missing chromosomes in the fetus might give false-positive results if the mother's genome contains more than the usual number of certain DNA segments.

6 Apr 2015

High status gestures assumed to stimulate psychological, physiological processes

Hands pressed to the hips or perhaps leaning back with arms crossed behind the head are typical poses of power. Referred to power poses or high status gestures in technical jargon, they are assumed to stimulate both psychological and physiological processes.

3 Apr 2015

Microbes go dormant in the presence of SSV9 virus

The microbes could surrender to the harmless virus, but instead freeze in place, dormant, waiting for their potential predator to go away, according to a recent study in mBio.

3 Apr 2015

MRSA bacteria exposed to cigarette smoke become more resistant to antimicrobial peptides

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), an antibiotic-resistant superbug, can cause life-threatening skin, bloodstream and surgical site infections or pneumonia. Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine now report that cigarette smoke may make matters worse.

3 Apr 2015

Researchers test effects of light therapy on brain function

Following up on promising results from pilot work, researchers at the VA Boston Healthcare System are testing the effects of light therapy on brain function in veterans with Gulf War Illness.

3 Apr 2015

Olympus unveils CX23® microscope for education, training and laboratory use

Olympus has unveiled the CX23® microscope, designed to provide high-quality optical performance and stress-free, dependable operation in laboratory, classroom and training facilities worldwide.

From Evident Corporation - Life Sciences 2 Apr 2015

Treating common gum disease in CKD patients could reduce heart disease risk

Treating a common gum condition in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients could significantly reduce their risk of potentially fatal heart disease, Aston University researchers say.

2 Apr 2015

Scientists use special MRI imaging to predict chronic pain, disability and PTSD after whiplash injury

While most people should expect to fully recover from whiplash injuries within the first few months, about 25 percent have long-term pain and disability that lasts many months or years.

2 Apr 2015

Screening people at risk of PTSD can help prevent further cases going unnoticed

When people have repeated non-specific health problems, it could be related to previous exposure to traumatic events. GPs may be seeing more patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as military personnel return from overseas deployments.

1 Apr 2015

Outdoor safety tips from American Chiropractic Association

The warmer weather brings more chances for parents to get outdoors and ramp up physical activity with their little ones. From biking and hiking to walking and jogging, today's parents are keeping fit and bonding with their babies in the process.

1 Apr 2015

Women with a history of depression at risk for developing diabetes during pregnancy

A history of depression may put women at risk for developing diabetes during pregnancy, according to research published in the latest issue of the Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing by researchers from Loyola University Chicago Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing.

1 Apr 2015

New analysis raises questions about common use of antidepressant drugs for anxiety disorders

A new analysis reported in JAMA Psychiatry raises serious questions about the increasingly common use of second-generation antidepressant drugs to treat anxiety disorders.

31 Mar 2015

New Johns Hopkins mobile app educates care providers on improving sleep, overall health of patients

Experts from the Johns Hopkins Center for Sleep hope to help patients get a better night’s sleep by providing health care staff members with a basic educational tool on their smartphones.

31 Mar 2015

Stress News and Research

Researchers assess how chronic stress and relationship quality influence individual's blood pressure

RAND report examines sleep problems in U.S. military members

Bilirubin levels raised in newly diagnosed Parkinson’s disease

CXCR3 molecule is key mediator of melanoma metastasis, shows research

Combination of pomegranate juice and dates protects against heart disease

Family stressors during childhood are associated with weight gain

Most recent advances in nuclear cardiology and cardiac CT imaging to be announced at ICNC 12

Researchers analyze false-positive results from new prenatal genetic screens

High status gestures assumed to stimulate psychological, physiological processes

Microbes go dormant in the presence of SSV9 virus

MRSA bacteria exposed to cigarette smoke become more resistant to antimicrobial peptides

Researchers test effects of light therapy on brain function

Olympus unveils CX23® microscope for education, training and laboratory use

Treating common gum disease in CKD patients could reduce heart disease risk

Scientists use special MRI imaging to predict chronic pain, disability and PTSD after whiplash injury

Screening people at risk of PTSD can help prevent further cases going unnoticed

Outdoor safety tips from American Chiropractic Association

Women with a history of depression at risk for developing diabetes during pregnancy

New analysis raises questions about common use of antidepressant drugs for anxiety disorders

New Johns Hopkins mobile app educates care providers on improving sleep, overall health of patients

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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