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Commonly prescribed gastric acid drug may increase death risk, study shows

Long-term use of a popular class of drug called proton pump inhibitors (PPIS) has been linked to an increased risk of death in a study published in BMJ Open. The findings add to a growing body of evidence linking the use of PPIs to a range of health problems including kidney damage, bone fracture and dementia.

4 Jul 2017

Review looks at pets as therapy for human psychological distress

There are more than a few anecdotal references of the usefulness of pet therapy for several disease conditions. In a new review of literature, Molly Crossman, a Yale University doctoral candidate, looked at all the scientific evidence there was on pets used in therapy for psychological stress.

3 Jul 2017

Magnesium deficiency could be the reason behind some chocolate cravings

Many of us are hooked on the boost that chocolate gives, but as we approach World Chocolate Day (7 July) nutritionist Emily Whitehead explains there could be another reason for our choc compulsion.

3 Jul 2017

Increase in male partner’s age associated with decline in cumulative live birth rate, study finds

A new study of IVF couples, conducted in the USA, finds the effects of the age of male partners in cumulative live birth outcomes. The results clearly state that there can be a significant reduction in the chances of live births owing to the increased age of the male partner, also seen with certain younger female age groups whose age has less potency on the effects.

3 Jul 2017

Using quantum imaging to rule out cardiac conditions

In the UK, more than 5% of emergency department visits and up to 40% of emergency admissions are as a direct result of chest pain. Chest pain-related emergency hospital admissions not only create a vast economic burden on healthcare services but also cause huge disruption to inpatient care.

3 Jul 2017

Live birth outcome affected by age of male partner, study shows

Men, unlike women, do not have a menopause or a predictable and detectable decline in their fertility. Female age is thus the dominant factor in predicting (or explaining) a couple's chance of conception, whether natural or assisted.

3 Jul 2017

EPO blood doping has little effect on amateur cyclists’ road race performance

According to a new study published in The Lancet Haematology, recombinant human erythropoietin (rHuEPO), a performance augmenting drug has little effects on high-intensity laboratory cycling test among well-trained amateur cyclists; yet in the laboratory time trial test and endurance road-race up Mont Ventoux (France), the augmenting effects were typically undetectable.

30 Jun 2017

Differential RNA splicing may play role in prostate cancer disparities in African-American men

A form of genetic variation, called differential RNA splicing, may have a role in tumor aggressiveness and drug resistance in African American men with prostate cancer.

30 Jun 2017

Opioid use disorder rises with little being done to curb the menace says new study

A new study has found that more and more Americans are being diagnosed with opioid addiction and the numbers that receive treatment are still very few. This finding is consistent with earlier findings from Blue Cross Blue Shield when analyzing member data.

29 Jun 2017

Study shows decrease in sudden cardiac arrest incidences among adults covered under ACA

The new study published on June 28 in the Journal of the American Heart Association shows significant reduction in the sudden cardiac arrest incidences among adults who gained health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and were not insured previously.

29 Jun 2017

Researchers suggest new strategy to identify germline mutations in men with prostate cancer

Scientists have had limited success at identifying specific inherited genes associated with prostate cancer, despite the fact that it is one of the most common non-skin cancers among men.

29 Jun 2017

Yoga – practice with caution for greater benefits and less harm say researchers

According to new research from researchers at the University of Sydney, Yoga practice could do more harm than good in some participants. Yoga is an ancient Indian form of spiritual practice that involves a series of body postures, deep breathing techniques and balance of the mind and body. The study was published in Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies

28 Jun 2017

U.S. air pollution may be shortening lifespan finds new study

A new study shows that air pollution at levels below the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) could cut short life spans. This was one of the largest air pollution studies with more than a whopping 60 million senior citizens participating. The study was published in the Thursday’s edition of the journal New England Journal of Medicine.

28 Jun 2017

Wise Guys program targets young men to curb teenage pregnancy

In 2015, there were nearly 10,000 teenage pregnancies in North Carolina. "Teen parents are less likely to finish high school, less likely to be well employed, and less likely to be in committed and stable relationships," said Rick Brown, Youth Education Program Director at Children's Home Society of North Carolina.

28 Jun 2017

Noisy environment at night linked to infertility in men

Long-term exposure to a noisy environment, particularly at night, is linked to infertility in men, according to a study in Environmental Pollution.

28 Jun 2017

Two further cases of plague reported in Santa Fe, New Mexico

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has reported two new cases of plague infecting a 52- year old woman and a 62-year old woman, in the Santa Fe County.

28 Jun 2017

Identifying overactive bladder syndrome

Unfortunately, studies show that only about 5 million people living with OAB seek care from a doctor, and only half of those patients seek a specialist like a urologist or urogynecologist for treatment. It’s time to see a doctor if you’re using multiple leakage pads per day, not doing things you like because of the fear of leakage, planning all your travel around bathroom locations, or are worried about the problem every day.

28 Jun 2017

American scientists develop bioorthogonal labeling test to assess sialylated glycans in tumor cells

Glycosylated proteins are often overexpressed in tumor cells and thus could serve as tumor markers, especially those with the interesting molecule sialic acid as their sugar moiety.

28 Jun 2017

Study finds more than 50% of opioid prescriptions are distributed for mental disorders

According to a study published in the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, of all the opioid medication prescriptions that are distributed annually in the US, more than half are for patients diagnosed for mental illness such as depression and anxiety.

27 Jun 2017

Hidden dangers of personal care products and cosmetics revealed

According to a new study published yesterday in the Journal JAMA Internal Medicine, the problems related to the use of personal care products and cosmetics have nearly doubled in the last couple of years. Hair care products lead the race among the number of people unhappy with them. Two other problem areas include skin care products and tattoos.

26 Jun 2017

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Commonly prescribed gastric acid drug may increase death risk, study shows

Review looks at pets as therapy for human psychological distress

Magnesium deficiency could be the reason behind some chocolate cravings

Increase in male partner’s age associated with decline in cumulative live birth rate, study finds

Using quantum imaging to rule out cardiac conditions

Live birth outcome affected by age of male partner, study shows

EPO blood doping has little effect on amateur cyclists’ road race performance

Differential RNA splicing may play role in prostate cancer disparities in African-American men

Opioid use disorder rises with little being done to curb the menace says new study

Study shows decrease in sudden cardiac arrest incidences among adults covered under ACA

Researchers suggest new strategy to identify germline mutations in men with prostate cancer

Yoga – practice with caution for greater benefits and less harm say researchers

U.S. air pollution may be shortening lifespan finds new study

Wise Guys program targets young men to curb teenage pregnancy

Noisy environment at night linked to infertility in men

Two further cases of plague reported in Santa Fe, New Mexico

Identifying overactive bladder syndrome

American scientists develop bioorthogonal labeling test to assess sialylated glycans in tumor cells

Study finds more than 50% of opioid prescriptions are distributed for mental disorders

Hidden dangers of personal care products and cosmetics revealed

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