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NKX2-8 mutation in dogs may be a risk factor for human neural tube defects, say researchers

A gene related to neural tube defects in dogs has for the first time been identified by researchers at the University of California, Davis, and University of Iowa.

20 Jul 2013

Study reveals that nondrinkers have higher mortality risk than light drinkers

As a class, people who don't drink at all have a higher mortality risk than light drinkers. But nondrinkers are a diverse bunch, and the reasons people have for abstaining affects their individual mortality risk, in some cases lowering it on par with the risk for light drinkers, according to a University of Colorado study.

19 Jul 2013

New research uncovers biological ties between obesity and asthma

Genes linked to chronic inflammation in asthma may be more active in people who are obese, according to new research that uncovers several biological ties between obesity and asthma.

19 Jul 2013

Kansas researchers defeat persistent bacteria known for causing infections in hospitals

Kansas State University researchers are defeating persistent bacteria known for causing infections in hospitals.

19 Jul 2013

New book examines links between violence against women and mental health

The book, written and supported by international leaders in mental health and women's issues, provides the first comprehensive overview on this crisis, examining the links between violence against women and mental health and the underlying causes, as well as the implications of these findings for mental health policies and programs.

18 Jul 2013

Children exposed to AEDs in womb at risk of early development issues: Study

Children whose mothers took antiepileptic drugs while pregnant are at increased risk of early development issues, according to a new study published in Epilepsia, a journal published by Wiley on behalf of the International League Against Epilepsy.

18 Jul 2013

Cost of emergency room visits for severe dizziness projected to reach $4.4 billion by 2015

A new Johns Hopkins research report says emergency room visits for severe dizziness have grown exponentially in recent years, with costs topping $3.9 billion in 2011 and projected to reach $4.4 billion by 2015.

18 Jul 2013

How we see and react to stress is shaped by groups, says study

A University of Limerick study has found that a shared community or identity influences how we view and respond to stress. The study, ‘Social identity influences stress appraisals and cardiovascular reactions to acute stress exposure’ recently published in the British Journal of Health Psychology.

17 Jul 2013

What people eat during times of stress linked to habit

Putting a new spin on the concept of "stress eating," research presented at the 2013 Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting & Expo- found that people who eat during times of stress typically seek the foods they eat out of habit - regardless of how healthy or unhealthy that food is.

17 Jul 2013

Combination therapy during cardiac arrest results in improved hospital discharge and neurological status

Among patients who experienced in-hospital cardiac arrest requiring vasopressors (drugs that increase blood pressure), use of a combination therapy during cardiopulmonary resuscitation resulted in improved survival to hospital discharge with favorable neurological status, according to a study in the July 17 issue of JAMA.

17 Jul 2013

One step closer to understanding how to control cancer cells without harming healthy ones

The nasty side effects of radiation and chemotherapy are well known: fatigue, hair loss and nausea, to name a few. Cancer treatment can seem as harsh as the disease because it can't differentiate healthy cells from cancerous cells, killing both.

17 Jul 2013

Cancer patients who receive chest radiation should screen for heart disease every 5-10 years

Cancer patients who receive chest radiation should be screened for heart disease every 5-10 years, according to the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI) of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE).

17 Jul 2013

Vitamin and mineral supplements can enhance mental energy and well-being

Vitamin and mineral supplements can enhance mental energy and well-being not only for healthy adults but for those prone to anxiety and depression, according to a July 15 panel discussion at the 2013 Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Meeting & Food Expo- held at McCormick Place.

17 Jul 2013

Women who suffer early and severe trauma can improve psychological symptoms

A UCLA-led study of HIV-positive women who were sexually abused as children has found that the more severe their past trauma, the greater their improvement in an intervention program designed to ease their psychological suffering.

16 Jul 2013

Cigna, Hunterdon Healthcare Partners launch collaborative accountable care initiative

Cigna and Hunterdon Healthcare Partners, LLC, a physician hospital organization (PHO) affiliated with Hunterdon Healthcare, have launched a collaborative accountable care initiative to improve patient access to health care, enhance care coordination, and achieve the "triple aim" of improved health, affordability and patient experience.

16 Jul 2013

Reciprocal communication between different cell types contributes to neuronal integrity

Researchers at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz have discovered a new form of communication between different cell types in the brain. Nerve cells interact with neighboring glial cells, which results in a transfer of protein and genetic information. Nerve cells are thus protected against stressful growth conditions.

16 Jul 2013

Stress News and Research

NKX2-8 mutation in dogs may be a risk factor for human neural tube defects, say researchers

Study reveals that nondrinkers have higher mortality risk than light drinkers

New research uncovers biological ties between obesity and asthma

Kansas researchers defeat persistent bacteria known for causing infections in hospitals

New book examines links between violence against women and mental health

Children exposed to AEDs in womb at risk of early development issues: Study

Cost of emergency room visits for severe dizziness projected to reach $4.4 billion by 2015

How we see and react to stress is shaped by groups, says study

What people eat during times of stress linked to habit

Combination therapy during cardiac arrest results in improved hospital discharge and neurological status

One step closer to understanding how to control cancer cells without harming healthy ones

Cancer patients who receive chest radiation should screen for heart disease every 5-10 years

Vitamin and mineral supplements can enhance mental energy and well-being

Women who suffer early and severe trauma can improve psychological symptoms

Cigna, Hunterdon Healthcare Partners launch collaborative accountable care initiative

Reciprocal communication between different cell types contributes to neuronal integrity

Alize Pharma initiates AZP-531 Phase I clinical trial for treatment of type 2 diabetes

Cancer patients who receive chest radiation should be screened for heart disease every 5-10 years

HIV-positive women who were sexually abused as children benefit from intervention program

Researchers uncover role of IKACh in pacemaker activity and heart rate regulation

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