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Antiretroviral therapy does not affect resting energy expenditure in HIV-infected women

Studies have shown that about 10 percent of men infected with human immunodeficiency virus have an elevated resting energy expenditure.

17 Apr 2013

Viewpoints: 9 'brilliant legal minds' wrestle with tough biological questions in gene case; Drug overdoses take surprising toll in Calif.; VA case raises privacy questions

When the Supreme Court took up the question Monday of whether genes could be patented, the justices were clearly concerned about preserving innovation in medicine and biotechnology. But the issue presented by Myriad Genetics' patents on the BRCA genes cuts both ways, leading to a potential split among the justices (Jon Healey, 4/15).

17 Apr 2013

Cardiovascular risk factors may be overlooked during survivorship care, research finds

Many people survive their cancers, but end up dying of cardiovascular disease. New research from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center finds that CVD risk factors may be overlooked during survivorship care.

17 Apr 2013

New online tutorials for sports, cardiology doctors now available to take care of athletes

Progress on curbing the leading killer of athletes-sudden cardiac death-by spotting heart problems early, has been slow. But the development of a series of online tutorials for sports and cardiology doctors looks set to reverse this trend.

16 Apr 2013

Review finds drugs, vitamin supplements may not help prevent cognitive decline in seniors

A review of published research has found no evidence that drugs, herbal products or vitamin supplements help prevent cognitive decline in healthy older adults.

16 Apr 2013

ACAAI to offer free screenings for allergies and asthma

More than 50 million Americans suffer from allergies and asthma, a number that continues to rise annually. To help children and adults with symptoms of these conditions know if they are at risk, allergists from around the country will conduct the 17th annual Nationwide Asthma Screening Program.

16 Apr 2013

Aetna releases two new metabolic syndrome programs to lower risk factors

Aetna (NYSE: AET) today announced the launch of "Metabolic Health in Small Bytes" and the "Metabolic Health Advisor." The two new components can help people control the risk factors associated with metabolic syndrome.

16 Apr 2013

Michigan's first cardio-oncology clinic launched to prevent heart problems

As cancer therapy becomes more effective and the number of cancer survivors increases, doctors are faced with a new challenge: ensuring patients have a healthy heart to enjoy the rest of their lives.

16 Apr 2013

Working-memory training can improve range of skills, new study reveals

A brain-training task that increases the number of items an individual can remember over a short period of time may boost performance in other problem-solving tasks by enhancing communication between different brain areas.

16 Apr 2013

Mental exercise may help prevent cognitive decline in healthy older adults

Cognitive training exercises - or mental exercise - may help prevent cognitive decline in healthy older adults, while evidence for the benefits of pharmacologic substances and exercise is weak, outlines a review published in CMAJ.

16 Apr 2013

New smartphone app helps monitor food intake, exercise and set weight loss target

Their study is the first to evaluate a smartphone app as the sole method for monitoring weight loss, with researchers creating My Meal Mate to trial against similar products for monitoring food intake, an online food diary and the traditional paper version.

16 Apr 2013

Loyola University Health System to celebrate Nurses Week in May

Loyola University Health System will celebrate Nurses Week May 5-10. This event takes place each year just prior to May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. The theme for the week is "Caring Comes Naturally."

15 Apr 2013

Overcoming fear of gym

It may be easy to embrace the concept of exercising at a gym but difficult to face the people there. The stares, the snickering, the unwanted advice and the questions are what many overweight individuals associate with attending a fitness center.

15 Apr 2013

Obesity epidemic in the Asia Pacific region: an interview with Prof Drexel, European Society of Cardiology

The prevalence of obesity is about 20 % in Australia, 17 % in Japan, but only 3 – 4 % in China. Thus, Asia Pacific is a very heterogeneous region.

15 Apr 2013

Research demonstrates complex interaction between aging and cancer

Cancer is clearly an age-related disease. Recent research in both aging and cancer has demonstrated the complex interaction between the two phenomena.

15 Apr 2013

Athletes with vocal cord disorder inappropriately treated for exercise-induced asthma

Athletes with a vocal cord disorder that restricts breathing are more likely to be misdiagnosed and inappropriately treated for exercise-induced asthma, according to research presented today at the Triological Society's 116th Annual Meeting.

15 Apr 2013

New study examines time devoted to food preparation, exercise for adults

American adults who prepare their own meals and exercise on the same day are likely spending more time on one of those activities at the expense of the other, a new study suggests.

15 Apr 2013

State highlights: Baby boomers eye expanding end-of-life rights in states across nation; Calif. judges threaten governor with contempt of court over prison care

Claudia Burzichelli doesn't want to die like her dad. … In states across the country, including New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont, graying baby boomers have been lobbying lawmakers in recent months at hearings, in letters and by phone, pushing to make it legal for doctors to prescribe life-ending drugs to terminally ill patients.

15 Apr 2013

Medical society suggests that docs 'pause before posting'

Physicians should exercise caution - and "pause before posting" - when interacting in online settings in order to preserve professionalism and maintain appropriate patient-physician relationships, according to a policy paper released today by the American College of Physicians and the Federation of State Medical Boards.

15 Apr 2013

Study: Certain types of papilloma virus might prevent cervical cancer

There are over 100 different types of human papilloma virus (HPV). Cervical cancer is known to be caused by infection with approximately 14 so-called "high-risk" types of this virus.

From The University of Manchester 12 Apr 2013

Exercise News and Research

Latest Exercise News and Research

Antiretroviral therapy does not affect resting energy expenditure in HIV-infected women

Viewpoints: 9 'brilliant legal minds' wrestle with tough biological questions in gene case; Drug overdoses take surprising toll in Calif.; VA case raises privacy questions

Cardiovascular risk factors may be overlooked during survivorship care, research finds

New online tutorials for sports, cardiology doctors now available to take care of athletes

Review finds drugs, vitamin supplements may not help prevent cognitive decline in seniors

ACAAI to offer free screenings for allergies and asthma

Aetna releases two new metabolic syndrome programs to lower risk factors

Michigan's first cardio-oncology clinic launched to prevent heart problems

Working-memory training can improve range of skills, new study reveals

Mental exercise may help prevent cognitive decline in healthy older adults

New smartphone app helps monitor food intake, exercise and set weight loss target

Loyola University Health System to celebrate Nurses Week in May

Overcoming fear of gym

Obesity epidemic in the Asia Pacific region: an interview with Prof Drexel, European Society of Cardiology

Research demonstrates complex interaction between aging and cancer

Athletes with vocal cord disorder inappropriately treated for exercise-induced asthma

New study examines time devoted to food preparation, exercise for adults

State highlights: Baby boomers eye expanding end-of-life rights in states across nation; Calif. judges threaten governor with contempt of court over prison care

Medical society suggests that docs 'pause before posting'

Study: Certain types of papilloma virus might prevent cervical cancer

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