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People lacking vital antioxidants and exposed to sunlight more likely to develop eye disease later in life

People who lack essential antioxidants, and who have high levels of sunlight exposure, have a higher risk of developing advanced macular degeneration (AMD), according to a study published today in the journal Archives of Ophthalmology. AMD is the leading cause of poor vision in the UK.

13 Oct 2008

Seeds of optimism in Iraq's mental health provision

University of Leicester psychiatrist Dr Mohammed Al-Uzri flies to Iraq on 15th October for the third National Conference on Mental Health which aims to help to develop mental health strategy for the next five years.

13 Oct 2008

World Bank Group President Robert B. Zoellick's remarks - Modernizing Multilateralism and Markets

Mr. Chairman, Governors, and Distinguished Guests: Thank you for joining us at these Annual Meetings. I want to express my particular thanks to our Chairman, Zoran Stavreski, and, once again, to Agustin Carstens for his leadership of the Development Committee and his partnership as a friend.

13 Oct 2008

Women's independence necessary to address HIV/AIDS in Uganda, opinion piece says

Although Uganda had many achievements to celebrate on the anniversary of its independence on Wednesday, the country must "focus on independence on the individual level," especially among women affected by HIV/AIDS in the country, Milly Nattimba of the Makerere University School of Public Health writes in a New Vision opinion piece.

13 Oct 2008

More Arizona Hispanics uninsured in 2005 than whites, new census analysis finds

In 2005, 34.6% of Hispanics in Arizona were uninsured, compared with 12.7% of whites, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates released Thursday, Cronkite News/Arizona Republic reports (Konopken, Cronkite News/Arizona Republic, 10/10).

13 Oct 2008

Pregnant women can still think straight

The notion that women who are pregnant can't think straight at times has been thoroughly debunked by research from Australia.

13 Oct 2008

Link found between mitochondria and tumor formation in stem cells

Researchers report on a previously unknown relationship between stem cell potency and the metabolic rate of their mitochondria -a cell's energy makers. Stem cells with more active mitochondria also have a greater capacity to differentiate and are more likely to form tumors.

12 Oct 2008

Georgia Tech models future pandemic flu, improves food, quarantine strategies

The 1918 flu pandemic killed more than 40 million people worldwide and affected persons of all age groups. While it is difficult to predict when the next influenza pandemic will occur or how severe it will be, researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed models to help organizations like the American Red Cross and Georgia Department of Education prepare emergency response plans.

12 Oct 2008

Red wine cuts smokers risk for lung cancer

Cancer experts say drinking red wine may decrease the risk of lung cancer in men who smoke, because of its antioxidant properties.

7 Oct 2008

Researchers explore issues related to multiple myeloma treatment

Multiple myeloma (MM) is a cancer of plasma cells that affects approximately 3 in 100,000 people each year. Although there is no cure for this disease, researchers have developed treatments that help relieve pain, control complications, and slow the progress of MM in many patients. Unfortunately, some of the most effective therapies also have toxic side effects that can pose serious health risks and reduce quality of life. In the October issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings, two articles authored by Mayo researchers address the issue of how to balance the risks and benefits associated with MM treatments.

6 Oct 2008

School vending machines dole out excess calories and added sugar beverages

Despite efforts to include more healthy choices at schools, standard offerings from vending machines - including fruit juices - are giving students more calories than they need.

6 Oct 2008

Brain Injury Association of Canada asks "Where is Canada's injury prevention strategy?"

The Brain Injury Association of Canada (BIAC) is asking Canadians to speak with political candidates and elected members of Parliament about the lack of development of a national injury prevention strategy. The 2008 federal election period is a most opportune stage to bring this need forward for discussion.

6 Oct 2008

International implementation of breast health guidelines for developing countries published by Cancer

A special supplement of the Oct. 15 journal Cancer for the first time details guidelines for low- and middle-income countries to implement breast cancer programs to detect and treat the most common disease among women worldwide.

6 Oct 2008

Music therapy reduces stress, anxiety and depression during pregnancy

Music therapy can reduce psychological stress among pregnant women, according to research just published in a special complementary and alternative therapy medicine issue of the UK-based Journal of Clinical Nursing.

6 Oct 2008

How much do you need to exercise?

Researchers in the United States say people who are struggling with their weight often underestimate how many calories they are actually consuming, which hinders their weight loss efforts.

6 Oct 2008

University of Minnesota task force seeks greater transparency in faculty conflicts of interest with pharmaceutical companies

A task force that examined conflicts of interest at the University of Minnesota Medical School has recommended that the university expand its disclosure policy regarding relationships between the school's faculty and the drug industry, the AP/Fargo Forum reports.

5 Oct 2008

Lack of advocacy, communication, mobilization programs hindering Uganda's efforts to fight TB, health official says

A lack of advocacy, communication and social mobilization programs are hindering Uganda's efforts to fight tuberculosis, National Leprosy and TB program manager Francis Adatu said recently, Uganda's Monitor reports.

5 Oct 2008

New Allegheny County, Pa., effort taps religious leaders to educate blacks on SIDS risks

The Allegheny County, Pa., Health Department and Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh on Wednesday launched a collaborative effort that aims to educate blacks about safe sleep practices for infants and reduce infant deaths among blacks, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

5 Oct 2008

MedPAC hearing panelists call for residency programs to move away from hospital-centered care, toward treatment of chronic illnesses

Residency programs should place greater emphasis on the treatment of chronic diseases and on incorporating health information technology because current graduate medical education focuses too heavily on hospital-centered care, panelists told the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission on Thursday, CQ HealthBeat reports.

5 Oct 2008

HIV-positive women in Nepal call for greater assistance from government

Nepal's HIV/AIDS policies and programs have failed to address the problems of women living with HIV/AIDS in the country, HIV-positive women with Shakti Milan Samaj -- a social organization working on behalf of women living with HIV/AIDS -- said during a press conference on Wednesday, the Rising Nepal reports.

5 Oct 2008

Education News and Research

People lacking vital antioxidants and exposed to sunlight more likely to develop eye disease later in life

Seeds of optimism in Iraq's mental health provision

World Bank Group President Robert B. Zoellick's remarks - Modernizing Multilateralism and Markets

Women's independence necessary to address HIV/AIDS in Uganda, opinion piece says

More Arizona Hispanics uninsured in 2005 than whites, new census analysis finds

Pregnant women can still think straight

Link found between mitochondria and tumor formation in stem cells

Georgia Tech models future pandemic flu, improves food, quarantine strategies

Red wine cuts smokers risk for lung cancer

Researchers explore issues related to multiple myeloma treatment

School vending machines dole out excess calories and added sugar beverages

Brain Injury Association of Canada asks "Where is Canada's injury prevention strategy?"

International implementation of breast health guidelines for developing countries published by Cancer

Music therapy reduces stress, anxiety and depression during pregnancy

How much do you need to exercise?

University of Minnesota task force seeks greater transparency in faculty conflicts of interest with pharmaceutical companies

Lack of advocacy, communication, mobilization programs hindering Uganda's efforts to fight TB, health official says

New Allegheny County, Pa., effort taps religious leaders to educate blacks on SIDS risks

MedPAC hearing panelists call for residency programs to move away from hospital-centered care, toward treatment of chronic illnesses

HIV-positive women in Nepal call for greater assistance from government

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