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Distinct features of COPD–asthma overlap syndrome identified

US researchers have shown that patients with both chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma have more exacerbations, less emphysema and more airway disease than patients with COPD alone.

3 Sep 2014

Viewpoints: Medicaid expansion spreading; 'GOP's woman problem;' praising Medicare

The latest jerry-built effort to destroy health care reform could be defeated in the full federal appeals court in the District of Columbia. In July, a three-judge panel of that court - taking a ridiculously crabbed view of a section in the law - ruled 2-to-1 that tax-credit subsidies are allowed only for those buying insurance on a health exchange "established by the state."

3 Sep 2014

Branded or trademarked diets have similar levels of effectiveness, the key is sticking to it

Branded or trademarked diets have similar levels of effectiveness; the key is sticking to it, a research study has found.

3 Sep 2014

White pill may help scientists learn why patients with cystic fibrosis have less exercise capacity

A little white pill may help scientists learn why patients with cystic fibrosis have less exercise capacity than their peers, even if their lungs are relatively healthy.

3 Sep 2014

Yoga program for MS patients improves physical and mental well-being

Paula Meltzer was only 38 when out of nowhere everything she looked at was blurry. For the single mother, who had a lucrative career as a gemologist and spent hours examining valuable pieces of jewelry, it seemed as if - in a split second - her life changed.

3 Sep 2014

Aging healthily: an interview with Dr. Jack Watters, Vice President for External Medical Affairs, Pfizer

Get Old was developed by Pfizer in 2012 to challenge misperceptions about aging and foster a candid conversation around aging. Our goal for the program was to redefine what it means to “get old” and encourage people to adopt healthy behaviors to age the way they want.

3 Sep 2014

Drinking too much water and sports drinks may lead to death

The recent deaths of two high school football players illustrate the dangers of drinking too much water and sports drinks, according to Loyola University Medical Center sports medicine physician Dr. James Winger.

3 Sep 2014

Neuropsychologist sees increase in ADHD diagnoses

Since 2007, there has been a 16 percent increase in ADHD diagnoses in the United States. While this may alarm some parents, Kids In The House experts explain what this increase really means and how parents can help children who have been diagnosed with ADHD.

2 Sep 2014

Risk of obesity higher among adults who had been subjected to abuse as children

Being subjected to abuse during childhood entails a markedly increased risk of developing obesity as an adult.

2 Sep 2014

Combination of moderate wine drinking plus regular exercise protects against CVD

Wine only protects against cardiovascular disease (CVD) in people who exercise, according to results from the In Vino Veritas (IVV) study presented at ESC Congress today by Professor Milos Taborsky from the Czech Republic.

1 Sep 2014

Study suggests that energy drinks can cause heart problems

Energy drinks can cause heart problems according to research presented at ESC Congress 2014 today by Professor Milou-Daniel Drici from France.

1 Sep 2014

Intravenous iron supplement can improve quality of life for iron deficient heart failure patients

Heart failure patients with iron deficiency can experience significant and sustainable improvements in functional capacity and quality of life as well as reduced risk of hospital admission for worsening heart failure by receiving just one to two intravenous doses of an iron supplement, according to the results of a study presented today at ESC Congress 2014.

30 Aug 2014

Comprehensive fitness and nutrition regimens may prevent bone and muscle deterioration

Being physically active may significantly improve musculoskeletal and overall health, and minimize or delay the effects of aging, according to a review of the latest research on senior athletes (ages 65 and up) appearing in the September issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS).

30 Aug 2014

MS study uses fNIRS to examine brain activation during working memory task

Using functional near infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), Kessler Foundation researchers have shown differential brain activation patterns between people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and healthy controls.

30 Aug 2014

FASEB MARC Program announces recipients of travel award

FASEB MARC (Maximizing Access to Research Careers) Program has announced the travel award recipients for the American College of Sports Medicine's Conference on Integrative Physiology of Exercise from September 17-20, 2014 in Miami, Florida.

30 Aug 2014

Pfenex reports total revenue of $3.3 million for second quarter 2014

Pfenex Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company engaged in the development of high-value and difficult to manufacture proteins including biosimilar therapeutics, today provided a business update and reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2014.

30 Aug 2014

Tax on sugar-sweetened beverages may reduce obesity in adolescents, say researchers

Childhood obesity in the United States remains high. A tax on sugar-sweetened beverages such as sodas, energy drinks, sweet teas, and sports drinks would reduce obesity in adolescents more than other policies, such as exercise or an advertising ban, and would also generate significant revenue for additional obesity prevention activities, say researchers writing in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

29 Aug 2014

22otters launches HerStory app that enables women to share health advice, stories with each other

HerStory, a new smartphone app that enables women to share health advice and stories with each other, was recently launched by 22otters, a Khosla Ventures-funded digital health startup.

29 Aug 2014

Physically active men are at lower risk of nocturia

Men who are physically active are at lower risk of nocturia (waking up at night to urinate), according to a study led by a Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine researcher.

29 Aug 2014

Conventional weight loss techniques help obese women reduce weight gain during pregnancy

A new study finds that women who are obese can limit their weight gain during pregnancy using conventional weight loss techniques, including attending weekly group support meetings, seeking advice about nutrition and diet, and keeping food and exercise journals.

28 Aug 2014

Exercise News and Research

Latest Exercise News and Research

Distinct features of COPD–asthma overlap syndrome identified

Viewpoints: Medicaid expansion spreading; 'GOP's woman problem;' praising Medicare

Branded or trademarked diets have similar levels of effectiveness, the key is sticking to it

White pill may help scientists learn why patients with cystic fibrosis have less exercise capacity

Yoga program for MS patients improves physical and mental well-being

Aging healthily: an interview with Dr. Jack Watters, Vice President for External Medical Affairs, Pfizer

Drinking too much water and sports drinks may lead to death

Neuropsychologist sees increase in ADHD diagnoses

Risk of obesity higher among adults who had been subjected to abuse as children

Combination of moderate wine drinking plus regular exercise protects against CVD

Study suggests that energy drinks can cause heart problems

Intravenous iron supplement can improve quality of life for iron deficient heart failure patients

Comprehensive fitness and nutrition regimens may prevent bone and muscle deterioration

MS study uses fNIRS to examine brain activation during working memory task

FASEB MARC Program announces recipients of travel award

Pfenex reports total revenue of $3.3 million for second quarter 2014

Tax on sugar-sweetened beverages may reduce obesity in adolescents, say researchers

22otters launches HerStory app that enables women to share health advice, stories with each other

Physically active men are at lower risk of nocturia

Conventional weight loss techniques help obese women reduce weight gain during pregnancy

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