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Exclusionary practices in schools exacerbate challenging student behaviors

Managing problematic student behavior is one of the most persistent, challenging, and controversial issues facing schools today. Yet despite best intentions to build a more inclusive and punitive-free education system, school suspensions and expulsions remain.

17 Apr 2024

1 in 5 older Canadian adults with diabetes developed functional limitations during the pandemic

Researchers found that approximately 1 in 5 older Canadian adults with diabetes and no pre-pandemic functional limitations developed functional limitations for the first time during the COVID-19 pandemic.

17 Apr 2024

DASH diet may lower the risk of cardiovascular disease in breast cancer survivors

A new paper in JNCI Cancer Spectrum, published by Oxford University Press, finds that following a healthy diet lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease in breast cancer survivors.

17 Apr 2024

New genetic insights: Sugary beverages linked to higher risk of atrial fibrillation

The associations between the intake of pure fruit juices (PFJ) and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) with cardiovascular disease (CVD).

17 Apr 2024

Study reveals clustering and stability of health behaviors in middle adulthood

According to a recent study, either healthier or unhealthier health behaviors cluster among individuals.

16 Apr 2024

Is spousal cardiovascular disease associated with an increased risk for depression?

Whether the spouses of those affected are more likely to become depressed after such events.

16 Apr 2024

Environmental stressors linked to fetal brain development challenges

Review article in the journal Antioxidants explores the impact of environmental factors on fetal and neonatal brain development, emphasizing the role of inflammation and oxidative stress from maternal stressors.

15 Apr 2024

Childhood traumatic experiences may get "under the skin" later in life

A University of Michigan study has shown that traumatic experiences during childhood may get "under the skin" later in life, impairing the muscle function of people as they age.

15 Apr 2024

Physical activity and BMI related to lung function growth in children

A new study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a center supported by the "la Caixa" Foundation, sheds light on the growth of lung function in children.

15 Apr 2024

New cancer projections show increased prostate cases by 25% in 2050, despite prevention efforts

The reduction in prevalence that could be accomplished by rigorously applying all known preventive measures against cancer.

15 Apr 2024

Two decades of data confirm Mediterranean diet cuts hypertension risk

Over a 20-year study, adherence to the Mediterranean diet significantly reduced the incidence of hypertension among adults initially free from the condition, emphasizing the diet's long-term benefits in managing blood pressure.

15 Apr 2024

Radon exposure associated with concerning rise in non-smoking lung cancer

Although lung cancer is traditionally thought of as a "smoker's disease," a surprising 15-20% of newly diagnosed lung cancers occur in people who have never smoked, many of whom are in their 40s or 50s.

12 Apr 2024

Linking lifestyle to longevity: How diet and hypertension sway risks for heart disease and cancer

Study reviews epidemiological evidence linking modifiable risk factors like diet and hypertension to both cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cancer, suggesting a shared pathophysiology and potential strategies for simultaneous prevention and management.

11 Apr 2024

Older adults' social patterns shift post-pandemic, study finds

Years after the U.S. began to slowly emerge from mandatory COVID-19 lockdowns, more than half of older adults still spend more time at home and less time socializing in public spaces than they did pre-pandemic, according to new University of Colorado Boulder research.

10 Apr 2024

Researchers identify the most harmful modifiable risk factors for dementia

Researchers from the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences at the University of Oxford have used data from UK Biobank participants to reveal that diabetes, traffic-related air pollution and alcohol intake are the most harmful out of 15 modifiable risk factors for dementia.

10 Apr 2024

Eating your way to less stress: Mediterranean diet linked to lower stress in Korean baby boomers

Study highlights a significant association between higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet and lower psychosocial stress levels among Korean baby boomers, suggesting dietary patterns as a modifiable risk factor for stress management in aging populations.

10 Apr 2024

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Exclusionary practices in schools exacerbate challenging student behaviors

1 in 5 older Canadian adults with diabetes developed functional limitations during the pandemic

DASH diet may lower the risk of cardiovascular disease in breast cancer survivors

New genetic insights: Sugary beverages linked to higher risk of atrial fibrillation

Study reveals clustering and stability of health behaviors in middle adulthood

Is spousal cardiovascular disease associated with an increased risk for depression?

Environmental stressors linked to fetal brain development challenges

Childhood traumatic experiences may get "under the skin" later in life

Physical activity and BMI related to lung function growth in children

New cancer projections show increased prostate cases by 25% in 2050, despite prevention efforts

Two decades of data confirm Mediterranean diet cuts hypertension risk

Radon exposure associated with concerning rise in non-smoking lung cancer

Linking lifestyle to longevity: How diet and hypertension sway risks for heart disease and cancer

Older adults' social patterns shift post-pandemic, study finds

Researchers identify the most harmful modifiable risk factors for dementia

Eating your way to less stress: Mediterranean diet linked to lower stress in Korean baby boomers

New study reveals lifestyle factors boosting IVF success

Maternal diabetes linked to a slight increase in ADHD risk in children

Childhood sedentariness associated with increase in blood insulin concentration, study shows

Nirmatrelvir fails to shorten COVID-19 symptoms in latest trial

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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