When and Who can get a coronavirus vaccine?
• Infections • Dec 01 20

When and Who can get a coronavirus vaccine?

Federal government officials are promising coronavirus vaccines soon - some even before Christmas - and states are gearing up to begin vaccinating Americans sometime… When and Who can get a coronavirus vaccine?   

 
 

Is a common shoulder surgery useless?
• Surgery • Nov 21 17

Is a common shoulder surgery useless?

New research casts doubt on the true effectiveness of a common type of surgery used to ease shoulder pain.

A British research team tracked… Is a common shoulder surgery useless?   

 
 

Preventing child obesity in the next generation must start before conception
• Children's Health • • Obesity • Oct 13 16

Preventing child obesity in the next generation must start before conception

The key to preventing obesity in future generations is to make their parents healthier before they conceive, leading health researchers suggest.

In a series… Preventing child obesity in the next generation must start before conception   

 
 

It’s time to consider propranolol as an anti-cancer drug, researchers say
• Cancer • • Drug News • Oct 13 16

It's time to consider propranolol as an anti-cancer drug, researchers say

Propranolol, a beta-blocker commonly prescribed to treat irregular heart rates and other conditions, has significant anti-cancer properties, say researchers in a new clinical study… It’s time to consider propranolol as an anti-cancer drug, researchers say   

 
 

How long should children play video games?
• Children's Health • • Brain • • Gambling addictions • Oct 12 16

How long should children play video games?

A new study indicates that playing video games for a limited amount of time each week may provide benefits to children, but too much… How long should children play video games?   

 
 

E-cigarette vapor does not cause oxidative stress in viable lung epithelial cells
• Cancer: Lung • • Tobacco & Marijuana • Oct 05 16

E-cigarette vapor does not cause oxidative stress in viable lung epithelial cells

E-cigarette vapour is much less harmful to lung cells than cigarette smoke. Lab tests show that, unlike tobacco smoke, which causes oxidative stress and… E-cigarette vapor does not cause oxidative stress in viable lung epithelial cells   

 
 

Heavy hitters: Obesity rate soars among professional baseball players
• Obesity • Oct 05 16

Heavy hitters: Obesity rate soars among professional baseball players

Major League Baseball players have become overwhelmingly overweight and obese during the last quarter century, say health researchers.

David E. Conroy, Penn State professor… Heavy hitters: Obesity rate soars among professional baseball players   

 
 

Rap1, a potential new target to treat obesity
• Obesity • Sep 27 16

Rap1, a potential new target to treat obesity

cientists at Baylor College of Medicine, the National Institutes of Health and Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute have discovered a new mechanism in the… Rap1, a potential new target to treat obesity   

 
 

Belief about nicotine content in cigarette may change brain activity and craving
• Brain • • Tobacco & Marijuana • Sep 27 16

Belief about nicotine content in cigarette may change brain activity and craving

How the brain responds to nicotine depends on a smoker’s belief about the nicotine content in a cigarette, according to new research from the… Belief about nicotine content in cigarette may change brain activity and craving   

 
 

You Can Stop Feeling Bad About Eating Chocolate
• Dieting • • Food & Nutrition • Jul 12 16

You Can Stop Feeling Bad About Eating Chocolate

Whether you’re an avid baker, or just love a sweet treat, it’s hard to resist the appeal of chocolate. But increasing evidence shows that… You Can Stop Feeling Bad About Eating Chocolate   

 
 

Overweight and obese type 2 patients show improvements with structured nutrition therapy
• Children's Health • • Diabetes • • Obesity • Jun 22 16

Overweight and obese type 2 patients show improvements with structured nutrition therapy

Researchers at Joslin Diabetes Center have announced the results of a study that may change how nutrition therapy is delivered to overweight and obese… Overweight and obese type 2 patients show improvements with structured nutrition therapy   

 
 

Researchers explore epigenetic influences of chronic pain
• Pain • Jun 22 16

Researchers explore epigenetic influences of chronic pain

Chronic pain is one of the most prevalent, disabling and expensive public health crises in the United States. It affects more than 100 million… Researchers explore epigenetic influences of chronic pain   

 
 

Global study shows diabetes and heart disease can be a deadly combination
• Diabetes • • Heart • Jun 11 16

Global study shows diabetes and heart disease can be a deadly combination

The combination of type 2 diabetes and coronary artery disease can be deadly.

New research from a global study led by a physician from… Global study shows diabetes and heart disease can be a deadly combination   

 
 

A family-based weight management program improved self-perception among obese children
• Children's Health • • Obesity • • Weight Loss • Jun 07 16

A family-based weight management program improved self-perception among obese children

Battling the childhood obesity epidemic is a priority for many researchers, as obesity during adolescence increases the risk of chronic diseases throughout life.… A family-based weight management program improved self-perception among obese children   

 
 

Changes needed to increase access to colorectal cancer screening
• Bowel Problems • • Cancer • May 07 16

Changes needed to increase access to colorectal cancer screening

Colorectal cancer is the second highest cause of cancer death in the United States, expected to claim the lives of an estimated 49,190… Changes needed to increase access to colorectal cancer screening   

 
 

Despite efforts, childhood obesity remains on the rise
• Children's Health • • Obesity • Apr 26 16

Despite efforts, childhood obesity remains on the rise

The alarming increase in U.S. childhood obesity rates that began nearly 30 years ago continues unabated, with the biggest increases in severe obesity,… Despite efforts, childhood obesity remains on the rise   

 
 

Infant BMI is good predictor of obesity at age 2
• Children's Health • • Obesity • Apr 22 16

Infant BMI is good predictor of obesity at age 2

Babies with a high body mass index (BMI) at age two months are at risk for obesity at age two years, say pediatric researchers.… Infant BMI is good predictor of obesity at age 2   

 
 

People with hepatitis C are two to five times more likely to develop certain head and neck cancers
• Cancer • • Infections • Apr 14 16

People with hepatitis C are two to five times more likely to develop certain head and neck cancers

Long associated with liver cancer and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a study from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center reveals for the first time… People with hepatitis C are two to five times more likely to develop certain head and neck cancers   

 
 

Researcher finds potential new source for pain inhibition
• Pain • Apr 04 16

Researcher finds potential new source for pain inhibition

A UT Dallas scientist has found a new neurological mechanism that appears to contribute to a reduction in pain.

According to Dr. Ted Price,… Researcher finds potential new source for pain inhibition   

 
 

Electrical stimulation of deep brain structures to ease chronic pain
• Brain • • Pain • Apr 04 16

Electrical stimulation of deep brain structures to ease chronic pain

Abuse of prescription opioid medicines used to treat chronic pain has reached epidemic proportions, so much that the White House has announced new efforts… Electrical stimulation of deep brain structures to ease chronic pain   

 
 

Infrequent home computer use may be indicative of early cognitive decline
• Brain • • Aging and Gerontology • • Neurology • Mar 22 16

Infrequent home computer use may be indicative of early cognitive decline

A new study sheds light on a powerful tool that may detect signs of Alzheimer’s disease before patients show any symptoms of cognitive decline:… Infrequent home computer use may be indicative of early cognitive decline   

 
 

Keep an eye on children’s calories, researchers say
• Children's Health • • Dieting • • Fat, Dietary • Mar 17 16

Keep an eye on children's calories

Most children overeat significantly when served large portions of calorie-dense popular foods, according to a Penn State study. The results suggest that manipulating calorie… Keep an eye on children’s calories, researchers say   

 
 

A boost in microRNA may protect against obesity and diabetes
• Diabetes • • Obesity • Mar 16 16

A boost in microRNA may protect against obesity and diabetes

Obesity, which is associated with low-grade inflammation, is an important contributor in the development of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. While the role of several… A boost in microRNA may protect against obesity and diabetes   

 
 

Antidepressants linked to tooth implant failure, new study finds
• Dental Health • Mar 10 16

Antidepressants linked to tooth implant failure

Antidepressants, commonly used to treat anxiety, pain and other disorders, may play a role in dental implant failure, according to a new pilot study… Antidepressants linked to tooth implant failure, new study finds   

 
 

Can mindful eating help lower risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease?
• Dieting • • Dieting To Lose Weight • • Obesity • • Weight Loss • Mar 09 16

Can mindful eating help lower risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease

Given the high stress levels, extended periods of screen time and regular social outings many Americans experience day-to-day in environments where high-calorie foods are… Can mindful eating help lower risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease?   

 
 
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