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Cheaper supersized 'alcopops' a serious risk for underage drinkers

Experts have warned that alcopops are posing a new threat to underage drinkers. These alcopops are ready-to-drink flavoured alcoholic drinks that contain more alcohol than usual, they warn.

12 Jun 2019

Vitamin D and estrogen can prevent heart disease, stroke, and diabetes in women

Vitamin D and estrogen have already shown well-documented results in improving bone health in women.

12 Jun 2019

Trump administration rule would undo health care protections for LGBTQ patients

A new Trump administration proposal would change the civil rights rules dictating whether providers must care for patients who are transgender or have had an abortion. Supporters of the approach say it protects the freedom of conscience, but opponents say it encourages discrimination.

12 Jun 2019

Disparities in race, ethnicity, and status affect progress in cancer survival rates in youth

A new study in JNCI Cancer Spectrum finds that dramatic increases in cancer survival in adolescents and young adults are undermined by continuing disparities by race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status.

12 Jun 2019

Study reveals increased odds of child obesity when mothers have obesity before conception

A systematic review and meta-analysis identified significantly increased odds of child obesity when mothers have obesity before conception, according to a study published June 11 in the open-access journal PLOS Medicine by Nicola Heslehurst of Newcastle University in the UK, and colleagues.

From PLOS ONE 12 Jun 2019

Genetic variations linked with persistence of immunity after routine childhood vaccination

A genome-wide search in thousands of children in the UK and Netherlands has revealed genetic variants associated with differing levels of protective antibodies produced after routine childhood immunizations.

12 Jun 2019

One in five people living in conflict-affected areas has a mental health condition, analysis reveals

New estimates from the World Health Organization highlight need for increased, sustained investment in the development of mental health services in areas affected by conflict.

12 Jun 2019

Warfarin-treated patients benefit from increasing their vitamin K intake, finds study

When prescribed the anticoagulant drug warfarin, many patients are told to limit foods rich in vitamin K, such as green vegetables.

12 Jun 2019

Study: Underweight boys and overweight girls have increased risk of depression

The results of a large community-based study have shown that the probability of major depressive disorder in children and adolescents with high, low, or normal body mass index differs according to gender.

12 Jun 2019

New study finds almost 400 established medical practices that don’t work

A new study set out to explore what does and does not work in the field of modern medical practice, and came up with 396 reported reversals of previously accepted medical practice over the last few decades.

12 Jun 2019

Study finds significant increases in rapid ART initiation after adoption of WHO’s ‘Treat All’ policy

A new study published in PLoS Medicine found that the adoption of the World Health Organization's 2015 "Treat All" recommendation was followed by large increases in rapid initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in six sub-Saharan African countries.

12 Jun 2019

New study provides increasing evidence base substantiating vaping’s harm reduction potential

A new study by Imperial Brands, owners of leading vape brand blu, contributes to the increasing evidence base substantiating vaping's harm reduction potential compared to smoking.

12 Jun 2019

Electric scooters are leading to rising numbers of facial and head injuries

A Rutgers study has found that riding electric scooters have led to three times higher facial and head injuries over the last decade.

12 Jun 2019

Study finds Veteran-Directed Care program to be effective

A new study led by Boston University School of Public Health and Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System researchers finds that a program that gives veterans flexible budgets for at-home caregivers is at least as effective as other veteran purchased-care services.

11 Jun 2019

New tool seeks to predict postoperative delirium severity in older adults

A new tool seeks to predict the severity of patients' postoperative delirium and help practitioners more effectively care for patients as they recover from surgery.

11 Jun 2019

Researchers find lower opioid prescriptions rates in states that implemented medical cannabis laws

Using data from privately-insured adults, new findings from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston revealed that there is a lower level of opioids prescribed in states that have allowed the use of medical marijuana.

11 Jun 2019

Early life adversity and high levels of FKBP5 protein amplify anxiety-like behavior

Researchers continue to dig for molecular clues to better understand how gene-environment interactions influence neuropsychiatric disease risk and resilience.

11 Jun 2019

Smarter, more educated people get a cognitive 'head start', but aren't protected from Alzheimer's

In a search for clues to what may delay or prevent Alzheimer's disease, Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists report that smarter, more educated people aren't protected from the disease, but do get a cognitive "head start" that may keep their minds functioning better temporarily.

From Johns Hopkins Medicine 11 Jun 2019

A 'one-two punch' approach to destroy cancerous ovarian cells

Researchers from the University of Montreal Hospital Research Centre have developed a two-step combination therapy to destroy cancer cells.

11 Jun 2019

Study emphasizes the need for personalized dietary plans, as not even twins show the same responses

Researchers have found that many widely accepted dietary guidelines are not suitable for everyone, with even twins responding differently to the same foods.

11 Jun 2019

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Cheaper supersized 'alcopops' a serious risk for underage drinkers

Vitamin D and estrogen can prevent heart disease, stroke, and diabetes in women

Trump administration rule would undo health care protections for LGBTQ patients

Disparities in race, ethnicity, and status affect progress in cancer survival rates in youth

Study reveals increased odds of child obesity when mothers have obesity before conception

Genetic variations linked with persistence of immunity after routine childhood vaccination

One in five people living in conflict-affected areas has a mental health condition, analysis reveals

Warfarin-treated patients benefit from increasing their vitamin K intake, finds study

Study: Underweight boys and overweight girls have increased risk of depression

New study finds almost 400 established medical practices that don’t work

Study finds significant increases in rapid ART initiation after adoption of WHO’s ‘Treat All’ policy

New study provides increasing evidence base substantiating vaping’s harm reduction potential

Electric scooters are leading to rising numbers of facial and head injuries

Study finds Veteran-Directed Care program to be effective

New tool seeks to predict postoperative delirium severity in older adults

Researchers find lower opioid prescriptions rates in states that implemented medical cannabis laws

Early life adversity and high levels of FKBP5 protein amplify anxiety-like behavior

Smarter, more educated people get a cognitive 'head start', but aren't protected from Alzheimer's

A 'one-two punch' approach to destroy cancerous ovarian cells

Study emphasizes the need for personalized dietary plans, as not even twins show the same responses

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