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Study contradicts popular belief that fast food is mostly eaten by the poor

Whether rich or poor, one thing unites Americans of all economic classes: Our love for fast food.

4 May 2017

Study finds no increase in muscle-related symptoms when patients are unaware of taking statin therapy

When patients were unaware they were taking statins there was no reported increase in muscle-related symptoms. But, when patients knew they were taking a statin, they were more likely to report symptoms, a finding consistent with the nocebo effect.

4 May 2017

Outdated health myths practiced by grand parents could pose serious risks to young children

Many grandparents raising their grandchildren practice outdated health and parenting myths that could potentially pose serious risks to young children, according to illuminating new research by a Northwell Health pediatrician.

4 May 2017

Younger women diagnosed with breast cancer face significant treatment burden, report shows

As the nation struggles with soaring health care costs, a new report by RTI International shows that younger women diagnosed with breast cancer face a significant treatment burden.

4 May 2017

‘Helistroke service’ gets critical care to stroke victims faster than transporting patient to hospital

Flying a stroke specialist by helicopter to a nearby stroke patient for emergency care is feasible, saves money and, most importantly, gets critical care to patients faster than transporting the patient to a hospital first, according to a single-patient, proof-of-concept study by a Johns Hopkins Medicine research team.

3 May 2017

More than half of NHS patients display symptoms of relapse after depression treatments, study finds

A new study has shown that approximately 53 per cent of NHS patients displayed clinical symptoms of depression and anxiety within a year after completing psychological treatments.

3 May 2017

Researchers develop new tool to document black men's experiences of police-based discrimination

Researchers have developed a new tool to catalog police and law enforcement interactions with black men, the Police and Law Enforcement Scale, with the hope of documenting people's experiences and perceptions of police-based discrimination.

3 May 2017

Day-to-day stressors can increase illegal drug use among people on probation or parole

A recent study finds that even small, day-to-day stressors can cause an increase in illegal drug use among people on probation or parole who have a history of substance use.

3 May 2017

Walking intervention may reestablish protective neuronal connections in older adults with MCI

Could the initiation of a simple walking exercise program help older adults to reverse declines in key brain regions? A new study led by University of Maryland School of Public Health researchers adds more information about how physical activity impacts brain physiology and offers hope that it may be possible to reestablish some protective neuronal connections.

3 May 2017

Mexican-American stroke survivors less likely to receive inpatient rehabilitation, study reveals

A new pilot study reports that Mexican-American stroke survivors are less likely to receive inpatient rehabilitation than non-Hispanic whites.

3 May 2017

High levels of education and income predict better cognitive skills for older Chinese people

According to a doctoral dissertation being examined at the University of Helsinki, Chinese people of a higher socioeconomic status are on average in better physical and cognitive condition at baseline. However, socioeconomic status does not protect people from age-related decreases in the ability to function.

3 May 2017

Computational analysis highlights potential economic burden of Zika outbreak in the U.S.

Even a relatively mild Zika outbreak in the United States could cost more than $183 million in medical costs and productivity losses, suggests a computational analysis led by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health researchers, while a more severe one could result in $1.2 billion or more in medical costs and productivity losses.

3 May 2017

Social smokers' risk for high blood pressure and cholesterol is identical to regular users, study finds

Social smokers' risk for high blood pressure and high cholesterol is identical to those who light up every day, new research has found.

3 May 2017

Brisk walk or other physical activity is crucial for better health, shows study

It is not the amount of time spent sitting still that matters. Instead, it is the extent of physical activity that is essential in reducing the risk of elderly women developing cardiovascular disease, as shown in a new örebro study published in PLOS ONE.

3 May 2017

Exposure to cardiovascular risk factors in childhood linked to poorer learning, memory in midlife

A Finnish study coordinated by the Research Centre of Applied and Preventive Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Turku shows that exposure to cardiovascular risk factors, such as high blood pressure, elevated serum LDL-cholesterol and smoking in childhood and adolescence, is associated with poorer learning ability and memory in middle age.

3 May 2017

Training program for police officers provides knowledge, skills to interact with older adults

After participating in a training program in aging-related health, police officers anticipated having more empathy for and awareness of aging-related conditions, and greater ability to provide older adults with appropriate community referrals.

3 May 2017

Moderate cardiorespiratory fitness can protect from fatty liver

According to a new Finnish study, cardiorespiratory fitness is inversely related to risk of fatty liver. The research was conducted at the University of Turku, Finland, and shows that, despite the person's weight, achieving moderate cardiorespiratory fitness can protect from fatty liver.

3 May 2017

African-Americans are living longer, but racial disparity still exists, according to CDC

A report by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has shown there is still disparity between African-Americans (blacks) and whites in terms of life expectancy.

3 May 2017

Pioneering catheter insertion kit unveiled at the American Urology Association (AUA)

Pioneering technology showcased at AUA offers clinicians a safer, more controlled technique.

3 May 2017

Study finds substantial differences in accuracy of heart rate apps

Consumers are being warned about the accuracy of heart rate apps after a study found huge variability between commercially available apps, even those using the same technology. The research is published today in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.

3 May 2017

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Study contradicts popular belief that fast food is mostly eaten by the poor

Study finds no increase in muscle-related symptoms when patients are unaware of taking statin therapy

Outdated health myths practiced by grand parents could pose serious risks to young children

Younger women diagnosed with breast cancer face significant treatment burden, report shows

‘Helistroke service’ gets critical care to stroke victims faster than transporting patient to hospital

More than half of NHS patients display symptoms of relapse after depression treatments, study finds

Researchers develop new tool to document black men's experiences of police-based discrimination

Day-to-day stressors can increase illegal drug use among people on probation or parole

Walking intervention may reestablish protective neuronal connections in older adults with MCI

Mexican-American stroke survivors less likely to receive inpatient rehabilitation, study reveals

High levels of education and income predict better cognitive skills for older Chinese people

Computational analysis highlights potential economic burden of Zika outbreak in the U.S.

Social smokers' risk for high blood pressure and cholesterol is identical to regular users, study finds

Brisk walk or other physical activity is crucial for better health, shows study

Exposure to cardiovascular risk factors in childhood linked to poorer learning, memory in midlife

Training program for police officers provides knowledge, skills to interact with older adults

Moderate cardiorespiratory fitness can protect from fatty liver

African-Americans are living longer, but racial disparity still exists, according to CDC

Pioneering catheter insertion kit unveiled at the American Urology Association (AUA)

Study finds substantial differences in accuracy of heart rate apps

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