http://medicalxpress.com/ en-us Medical Xpress internet news portal provides the latest news on Health and Medicine. Patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) typically suffer from depression more frequently than those without COPD, resulting in higher levels of disability and illness and increasing the overall healthcare burden for the COPD population. Now, a study from researchers in Argentina indicates female COPD patients and patients who experience significant shortness of breath may have the greatest risk for developing depression. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-05-factors-depression-copd-patients.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Mon, 20 May 2013 09:11:39 EST news288259890 (HealthDay)—Regina Benjamin, M.D., M.B.A., the 18th Surgeon General of the United States, led the stage presentation "Can Joy Be the Key That Unlocks the Puzzle?" at TEDMED 2013, held from April 16 to 19 in Washington, D.C. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-04-tedmed-joy-health-wellness.html Health Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:00:01 EST news285871321 Much of the burden of disease and ill health facing the NHS is as a result of 'risky' health behaviours such as smoking, excess drinking and over-eating. Given that time for counselling patients about this is limited, the biggest challenge facing clinicians is to find an efficient way of helping patients consider a change in behaviour and to take action. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-04-curbing-patients-risky-behaviour.html Health Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:51:16 EST news285407439 With previous evidence suggesting that melatonin may have a role in glucose metabolism, researchers have found an independent association between decreased secretion of melatonin and an increased risk for the development of type 2 diabetes, according to a study in the April 3 issue of JAMA. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-04-decreased-melatonin-secretion-higher-diabetes.html Diabetes Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:00:02 EST news284125986 Physically active healthcare providers were more likely than their inactive counterparts to advise patients to lead an active lifestyle in a study presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention/Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism 2013 Scientific Sessions. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-03-physically-health-care-physical.html Health Fri, 22 Mar 2013 17:10:02 EST news283190331 The answer to longevity may be far simpler than we imagine; it may in fact be right under our noses in the form of a morning caffeine kick. The elderly inhabitants of Ikaria, the Greek island, boast the highest rates of longevity in the World, and many scientists turn to them when looking to discover the 'secrets of a longer life'. In a new study in Vascular Medicine researchers investigating cardiovascular health believe that a cup of boiled Greek coffee holds the clue to the elderly islanders' good health. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-03-greek-coffee-key-longer-life.html Health Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:39:51 EST news282832749 A nationwide study of women in Denmark who are of child-bearing age finds that those who are obese appear to have a much greater risk of heart attack or stroke, according to research being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 62nd Annual Scientific Session. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-03-high-bmi-linked-heart-young.html Cardiology Thu, 07 Mar 2013 12:49:15 EST news281882948 (HealthDay)—Continuing education that includes didactic and hands-on cooking sessions improves physicians' self-reported nutrition-related behaviors, according to a research letter published online Feb. 18 in JAMA Internal Medicine. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-02-hands-on-cooking-aids-docs-nutrition.html Health Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:40:01 EST news280765871 February is American Heart Month, a perfect time to remind people that small steps can reduce their risk of heart disease, the No. 1 killer of men and women. Mayo Clinic cardiologists offer several simple tips to reduce the risk. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-01-simple-daily-heart-disease-experts.html Cardiology Thu, 31 Jan 2013 04:48:25 EST news278830096 The largest study of epilepsy in sub-Saharan Africa to date reveals that programmes to control parasitic diseases and access to better antenatal care could substantially reduce the prevalence of the disease in this region. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-01-parasites-poor-antenatal-main-epilepsy.html Neuroscience Wed, 30 Jan 2013 19:00:02 EST news278789821 Despite recent data showing that childhood obesity in the U.S. has begun to drop, overweight and obese kids and teens remain a personal and public health hazard. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 17 percent of children and adolescents ages 2-19 are obese—that's roughly 12.5 million kids and teens. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-01-links-family-role-childhood-obesity.html Overweight and Obesity Wed, 16 Jan 2013 09:27:33 EST news277550817 After conducting the largest online intelligence study on record, a Western University-led research team has concluded that the notion of measuring one's intelligence quotient or IQ by a singular, standardized test is highly misleading. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-12-debunk-iq-myth.html Neuroscience Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:00:05 EST news275136671 It may be the season to eat, drink and be merry, but each day of over-indulging can take several hours off your life, according to a Christmas article published on BMJ website today. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-12-bewareover-indulging-hours-life.html Health Mon, 17 Dec 2012 18:30:07 EST news274987213 An active lifestyle helps preserve gray matter in the brains of older adults and could reduce the burden of dementia and Alzheimer's disease (AD), according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-11-lifestyle-boosts-brain-alzheimer-disease.html Neuroscience Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:00:07 EST news273068818 People acting as caregivers for family members with cardiovascular disease may inadvertently increase their own risk for heart disease by neglecting their own health, according to a new study in the American Journal of Health Promotion. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-11-caregivers-neglect-health-heart-disease.html Health Wed, 07 Nov 2012 08:00:11 EST news271496867 A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Cordoba links moderate physical activity in males with better hormone levels and sperm characteristics that favour reproduction compared to sedentary men. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-10-men-quality-semen.html Medical research Wed, 31 Oct 2012 16:06:43 EST news270918268 Children who bask in the nighttime glow of a TV or computer don't get enough rest and suffer from poor lifestyle habits, new research from the University of Alberta has shown. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-10-tv-devices-kids-bedrooms-linked.html Overweight and Obesity Mon, 22 Oct 2012 13:30:20 EST news270131411 The majority of observational studies have shown that alcohol intake, especially heavy drinking, increases a number of upper-aero-digestive tract (UADT) and other cancers, and even moderate drinking is associated with a slight increase in the risk of breast cancer. A meta analysis published in the Annals of Oncology compares the effects between light drinkers (an average reported intake of up to 1 typical drink/day) versus "non-drinkers" in terms of relative risks for a number of types of cancer. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-09-cancers.html Cancer Tue, 18 Sep 2012 11:11:31 EST news267185483 A paper published 15 August 2012 in Biology of Reproduction's Papers-in-Press reveals that eating 75 grams of walnuts a day improves the vitality, motility, and morphology of sperm in healthy men aged 21 to 35. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-08-walnuts-day-fertility-specialist.html Obstetrics & gynaecology Wed, 15 Aug 2012 15:00:02 EST news264260759 A study carried out in Spain reveals that certain healthy habits, like eating more than four times a day or not eating too fast, are associated with lower body fat levels independently of exercise habits during free time. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-06-adolescents-meals-day-thinner.html Health Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:44:48 EST news259407878 (HealthDay) -- After two decades of steadily increasing rates of childhood obesity, at least one state may finally be turning things around. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-04-childhood-obesity-epidemic-ebbing.html Pediatrics Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:10:01 EST news254483404 If your brother or sister had a stroke, you may be at least 60 percent more likely to have one too, according to research reported in the American Heart Association journal Circulation: Cardiovascular Genetics. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-04-considerably-higher-sibling.html Cardiology Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:00:06 EST news253274302 Organizations in the Chicago area report an increase of health-improvement and wellness programs according to a survey conducted in September 2011 by Aon Hewitt in partnership with Rush Health. The survey results will be released at the 9th annual Employer Symposium at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago on Thursday, March 22. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-03-employer-sponsored-wellness.html Health Thu, 22 Mar 2012 10:56:31 EST news251632575 Bronwen Zilmer has three generations of Alzheimer's disease in her family. She hopes not to be the fourth. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-03-lifestyle-alzheimer-disease.html Alzheimer's disease & dementia Fri, 09 Mar 2012 12:40:02 EST news250519181 With 1 in 5 overweight Americans suffering from chronic kidney disease, Cleveland Clinic researchers analyzed the nutritional and lifestyle habits of overweight adults, finding that their methods included diets and diet pills that may cause further kidney damage. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-02-overweight-americans-kidney-weight-loss.html Overweight and Obesity Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:10:01 EST news249051222 Teenage girls gained less weight, improved their body image, ate less fast food, and had more family meals after participating in a 6- month program that involved weekly peer meetings, consultations with primary care providers and separate meetings for parents. Those results from a study published online today in the journal Pediatrics. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-02-primary-obese-teen-girls-weight.html Health Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:00:01 EST news248325848 Heart disease is the nation's No. 1 killer for both men and women. But what's most astonishing is that almost 80 percent of heart disease is preventable, and even small lifestyle changes can have a big impact. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-01-mayo-clinic-action-heart-disease.html Health Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:39:49 EST news247149577 Wine consumers, especially in comparison with spirits drinkers, have been shown to have higher levels of education and income, to consume a healthier diet, be more physically active, and have other characteristics that are associated with better health outcomes. However, epidemiologic studies have been inconsistent in showing that, after adjustment for all associated lifestyle factors, consumers of wine have lower risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality than do consumers of other beverages. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-12-differences-mortality-wine-consumers-alcoholic.html Health Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:10:05 EST news243605388 It has been well established that certain lifestyle habits relate to the risk of certain cancers (e.g., smoking and lung cancer). In a well-done analysis, the authors estimate the proportion of cancer in the population associated with a variety of lifestyle and environmental factors. They find that smoking has, by far, the largest effect on the risk of cancer, with 19.4% of cancer cases in the UK attributable to tobacco use. A poor diet (less intake of fruits and vegetables and fibre and greater intake of meat and salt), obesity, and alcohol are the next most important factors that relate to cancer, with alcohol being calculated to relate to 4.0% of cancer cases in the UK. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-12-association-lifestyle-environmental-factors-cancer.html Cancer Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:12:35 EST news242993524 Football players experience repeated head trauma throughout their careers, which results in short and long-term effects to their cognitive function, physical and mental health. University of Missouri researchers are investigating how other lifestyle factors, including diet and exercise, impact the late-life health of former collision-sport athletes. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-11-football-players-prone-late-life-health.html Health Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:04:48 EST news240066277