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Children of obese mothers more likely to have asthma or wheezing in their teenage years

The children of mothers who are overweight or obese when they become pregnant are more likely to have asthma or wheezing as teenagers according to a team of researchers including Swatee Patel from the University of Greenwich.

30 Sep 2011

Experts explore close link between sanitation, clean water supply and environment

The drought and famine once again blighting the Horn of Africa brings with it an unwelcome reminder that for all of mankind's achievements we are yet to eradicate the scourge of poverty or provide clean water, sanitation or basic health care for the world's most desperate people.

28 Sep 2011

High prevalence of NTDs in Central Asia after 1991 collapse of the Soviet Union

The open-access journal PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases will publish an article emphasizing the rising burden of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in Central Asia on Tuesday, Sept. 27th.

28 Sep 2011

Rotating shift pattern may not disrupt circadian rhythm or melatonin production

Recent research suggests that the modern day-day-night-night shift pattern for shift workers may not be as disruptive or as potentially carcinogenic as older, more extreme shift patterns.

28 Sep 2011

More predictability in the chaos of infectious Chagas disease transmission

Despite what Hollywood would have you believe, not all epidemics involve people suffering from zombie-like symptoms--some can only be uncovered through door-to-door epidemiology and advanced mathematics.

28 Sep 2011

Columbia University receives CFI grant to investigate causes of chronic fatigue syndrome

The Chronic Fatigue Initiative (CFI) - a new privately funded research directive focused on chronic fatigue syndrome - announced a substantial grant to a Columbia University research team to investigate the role of pathogens in causing chronic fatigue syndrome. The pathogen discovery and pathogenesis program will be led by Drs. Ian Lipkin and Mady Hornig of the Center for Infection and Immunity.

28 Sep 2011

Highly prevalent urinary and bladder symptoms will increase further

Nearly half of all adults over 20 will experience at least one lower urinary tract symptom by 2018 - an estimated 2.3 billion people and a worldwide increase of 18% in just one decade - according to research in the October issue of the urology journal BJUI.

28 Sep 2011

Coffee reduces risk of depression in older women: Study

A new study shows that risk of depression decreases as coffee consumption increases. The findings however apply only to post-menopausal women who smoke.

27 Sep 2011

Raised blood pressure may higher risk of cancer, death

Raised blood pressure is linked to a higher risk of developing cancer or dying from the disease according to the findings of the largest study to date to investigate the association between the two conditions.

27 Sep 2011

As interest in global health rises in U.S., San Francisco stands at forefront of field

The San Francisco Chronicle reports on a growing interest in global health throughout the U.S. and how Jaime Sepulveda, who served as head of epidemiology in Mexico in the early 1980s and who took over the Global Health Sciences division at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) earlier this month, "hopes to make the Bay Area a powerhouse in research and development of global health policies worldwide."

27 Sep 2011

URBAN ARCH Consortium to examine consequences of alcohol on HIV disease

Researchers from Boston University Schools of Medicine and Public Health (BUSM/BUSPH), Boston Medical Center (BMC), the University of California, San Francisco and the University of Pittsburgh, have joined together to examine the consequences of alcohol on HIV disease.

27 Sep 2011

Smaller and faster clinical drug trials could improve gains in cancer survival

With the advent of personalised medicine, gains in cancer survival over the long term could be improved by running smaller, faster trials with less stringent evidence criteria, a researcher told the 2011 European Multidisciplinary Cancer Congress.

26 Sep 2011

Effects of fruit and vegetable consumption on colorectal cancer

The effects of fruit and vegetable consumption on colorectal cancer (CRC) appear to differ by site of origin, according to a new study published in the October issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association.

26 Sep 2011

Fruits and veggies may prevent bowel cancer but not fruit juices: Study

Scientists claim that a glass of juice contains so much sugar it actually increases the risk of certain cancers, rather than preventing them. In fact, by the time the drink has been processed and packaged, many of the ingredients in fruit that protect against tumors have been lost, they say. The Perth team also said that many things found in fruit which help protect against bowel cancer – including fibre, vitamin C and chemicals known as antioxidants – are lost during the juice’s processing.

26 Sep 2011

Scientists identify genetic variants associated with lung health

Scientists have for the first time discovered sixteen new sections of the genetic code that relate to lung health -- opening up the possibility for better prevention as well as treatment for lung diseases.

26 Sep 2011

University of Kentucky receives Department of Defense grant for lung cancer study

The University of Kentucky's Dr. Susanne Arnold and colleagues were awarded a grant by the Department of Defense to study potential environmental reasons for the high lung cancer rates in Eastern Kentucky.

23 Sep 2011

Children's Medical Center employees, volunteers and vendors to get free flu shots

For the first time, Children's Medical Center will require all employees, contractors, volunteers and vendors to get influenza vaccinations this fall to protect the health and safety of the hospital's patients.

22 Sep 2011

HSPH receives CDC grant to evaluate HIV combination prevention initiative in Botswana

A new four-year, $20 million grant from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will enable Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers to evaluate the impact and cost-effectiveness of a unique combination of HIV prevention strategies in Botswana.

22 Sep 2011

Study confirms biphasic nature of alcohol's effect on progression of atherosclerosis

An excellent study among experimental mice has reported very dramatic differences between the effects of alcohol administered in moderation on a daily basis and the same total weekly amount of alcohol administered on only two days of the week: (replicating binge drinking).

21 Sep 2011

AACR releases landmark Cancer Progress Report 2011

The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), today will release its AACR Cancer Progress Report 2011, in which its calls on Congress to increase funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Cancer Institute.

21 Sep 2011

Epidemiology News and Research

Children of obese mothers more likely to have asthma or wheezing in their teenage years

Experts explore close link between sanitation, clean water supply and environment

High prevalence of NTDs in Central Asia after 1991 collapse of the Soviet Union

Rotating shift pattern may not disrupt circadian rhythm or melatonin production

More predictability in the chaos of infectious Chagas disease transmission

Columbia University receives CFI grant to investigate causes of chronic fatigue syndrome

Highly prevalent urinary and bladder symptoms will increase further

Coffee reduces risk of depression in older women: Study

Raised blood pressure may higher risk of cancer, death

As interest in global health rises in U.S., San Francisco stands at forefront of field

URBAN ARCH Consortium to examine consequences of alcohol on HIV disease

Smaller and faster clinical drug trials could improve gains in cancer survival

Effects of fruit and vegetable consumption on colorectal cancer

Fruits and veggies may prevent bowel cancer but not fruit juices: Study

Scientists identify genetic variants associated with lung health

University of Kentucky receives Department of Defense grant for lung cancer study

Children's Medical Center employees, volunteers and vendors to get free flu shots

HSPH receives CDC grant to evaluate HIV combination prevention initiative in Botswana

Study confirms biphasic nature of alcohol's effect on progression of atherosclerosis

AACR releases landmark Cancer Progress Report 2011

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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