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Study shows precision medicine provides better treatment options for mentally ill person

A multidisciplinary team led by a geneticist and psychiatrist from Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory's (CSHL) Stanley Institute for Cognitive Genomics today publish a paper providing a glimpse of both the tremendous power and the current limitations of what is sometimes called "precision medicine."

5 Oct 2013

Study: Physical activity reduces risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women

A large new American Cancer Society study adds to increasing evidence that physical activity reduces the risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women. Researchers say moderate recreational activity was associated with a 14 percent lower risk and high physical activity with a 25 percent lower risk of breast cancer compared to women who were active at the lowest level.

4 Oct 2013

Asthma alert in very physically active

Research from Sweden shows that while people with asthma are as likely to be mildly active or inactive as people without, there is a strong relationship between vigorous physical activity and the respiratory condition.

3 Oct 2013

Genetic condition that attacks multiple organs can be detected using new MRI technique

A genetic condition that attacks multiple organs and usually results in fatal heart problems can be detected using a new MRI technique that was developed at the University of Alberta. The discovery of this new diagnostic tool has resulted in updated clinical guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of Fabry disease in Canada.

3 Oct 2013

Diet high in certain type of fat may actually increase metabolism

A diet high in a certain type of fat may actually increase metabolism, according to recent research by Texas Tech University nutrition scientists.

3 Oct 2013

Prevention of type-2 diabetes prevention through diet, exercise and lifestyle

The number of diabetics worldwide is exploding. In response, the largest study of its kind to date is set to investigate type-2 diabetes prevention through diet, exercise and lifestyle. Eight EU nations, along with New Zealand, Australia and Canada, will participate in an EU-funded project headed by University of Copenhagen researchers.

3 Oct 2013

ARAMARK event to aid low-income San Diego families caring for disabled family members

With minimal resources stretched to the limit, low-income families living in the heart of San Diego are challenged to provide adequate nutritious food, access to physical activity, and quality healthcare not only for themselves, but also for loved ones who suffer from disabling physical, mental or developmental impairments.

2 Oct 2013

Nia exercise benefits individuals with breast cancer

Researchers from ProMedica Cancer Institute have released new findings about the benefits of Nia exercise for individuals with breast cancer. Nia is a sensory-based movement practice that heals the body using music and movement.

2 Oct 2013

Opinions on shutdown: Using Obamacare is a sham cause; GOP isn't crazy; what's the endgame?

House Republicans' irresponsible brinkmanship may finally lead to the government shutdown that some of its members have been coveting since they took control of that chamber in 2011. This time, though, the fight hasn't been a battle over spending on federal agencies. It's been a symbolic one over the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, a.k.a. Obamacare. And it's been a sham. The inconvenient truth for the GOP is that "defunding Obamacare," as the House tried to do, wouldn't stop most of the major provisions of the health care law, some of which have already gone into effect

2 Oct 2013

AASM: Chronic disease sufferers must seek sleep evaluation

A new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention links too little sleep (six hours or less) and too much sleep (10 or more hours) with chronic diseases -- including coronary heart disease, diabetes, anxiety and obesity -- in adults age 45 and older.

2 Oct 2013

Life-prolonging effect of vitamin niacin demonstrated in roundworms

Who would not want to live a long and healthy life? A freely available food supplement could help in this respect, scientists from ETH Zurich have demonstrated in roundworms. Vitamin B3 - also known as niacin - and its metabolite nicotinamide in the worms' diet caused them to live for about one tenth longer than usual.

1 Oct 2013

Researchers examine how obesity influence grades in primary school

Children who are extremely overweight achieve lower math grades and attend German upper secondary school (Gymnasium) less frequently, is shown by a study, undertaken by the WZB Berlin Social Science Center (WZB).

1 Oct 2013

Unique DNA markings on certain genes may 'predict' risk of developing head and neck cancer

Unique DNA markings on certain genes may "predict" the risk of developing head and neck cancer, according to new research led by Queen Mary University of London.

1 Oct 2013

OptimEx study may show how to prevent and limit extent of heart failure through exercise

OptimEx, a new 3.5-year study funded by the European Union and coordinated by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), will look at whether exercise could be used both to prevent and treat a specific type of heart failure.

1 Oct 2013

Sport helps women ward off midlife sleep disturbances

Women can protect against midlife sleep disturbances by regularly exercising, findings from the Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation Sleep study show.

30 Sep 2013

FDA approves Cimzia (certolizumab pegol) for active psoriatic arthritis

UCB announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Cimzia (certolizumab pegol) for the treatment of adult patients with active psoriatic arthritis.

30 Sep 2013

Diabetes puts you at increased risk of flu-related complications

There are certain groups of people who are at risk of serious flu complications each year, including those with diabetes.

30 Sep 2013

New treatment methods aim to help people reduce binge-eating behavior

Two new treatment methods under investigation at Drexel University aim to help people reduce binge-eating behavior.

30 Sep 2013

Doing yoga during menopause linked to less insomnia

Taking a 12-week yoga class and practicing at home was linked to less insomnia-but not to fewer or less bothersome hot flashes or night sweats. The link between yoga and better sleep was the only statistically significant finding in this MsFLASH (Menopause Strategies: Finding Lasting Answers for Symptoms and Health) Network randomized controlled trial.

29 Sep 2013