News tagged with american journal of epidemiology


Breast-feeding won't prevent pre-teen obesity, study finds

(HealthDay)—Breast-feeding has many benefits, but preventing overweight and obesity later in a child's life probably isn't among them, according to a new study.

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Strains of antibiotic-resistant 'Staph' bacteria show seasonal preference: Children at higher risk in summer

Strains of potentially deadly, antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteria show seasonal infection preferences, putting children at greater risk in summer and seniors at greater risk in winter, according to result ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Feb 28, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Vegetarianism can reduce risk of heart disease by up to a third

The risk of hospitalisation or death from heart disease is 32% lower in vegetarians than people who eat meat and fish, according to a new study from the University of Oxford.

Cardiology created Jan 30, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Carriers of gene variant appear less likely to develop heart disease

Scientists at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRCA) at Tufts University have discovered a new gene mechanism that appears to regulate triglyceride levels. This pathway may protect carriers of ...

Genetics created Dec 14, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Can't stop? Smoking less helps: Forty-year study shows benefit from reduction

Countless studies demonstrate the virtues of complete smoking cessation, including a lowered risk of disease, increased life expectancy, and an improved quality of life. But health professionals acknowledge ...

Addiction created Nov 19, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Suicide now kills more Americans than car crashes: study

(HealthDay)—More Americans now commit suicide than die in car crashes, making suicide the leading cause of injury deaths, according to a new study.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Sep 20, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Blood test identifies increased risk of death following noncardiac surgery

A simple blood test can help identify people who are at high risk of dying within the month after non-cardiac surgery, a study by McMaster University researchers has found.

Surgery created Jun 05, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

NYC suicide rate 29 percent higher at economy's nadir vs. peak

New evidence on the link between suicide and the economy shows that the monthly suicide rate in New York City from 1990 to 2006 was 29% higher at the economic low point in 1992 than at the peak of economic growth in 2000.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Mar 15, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Milk consumption in adolescence may increase prostate cancer risk

(Medical Xpress) -- While people have been told for years about the importance of milk in a diet for children, a new study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology says that milk consumption in large quantities in ado ...

Cancer created Jan 02, 2012 | popularity 3.6 / 5 (9) | comments 12 | with audio podcast report

Most US presidents live beyond average life expectancy

Contrary to claims that U.S. presidents age at twice the normal rate, a new study finds that most U.S. presidents live longer than expected for men of their same age and era.

Health created Dec 06, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (4) | comments 6 | with audio podcast

Rehabilitating vacant lots improves urban health and safety, study finds

Greening of vacant urban land may affect the health and safety of nearby residents, according to a study published online in the American Journal of Epidemiology this week. The team, led by senior author Charle ...

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Breastfeeding benefits mothers with reduced blood pressure risk

(Medical Xpress) -- While the benefits of breastfeeding for the baby are well established and some studies have shown that mothers who breastfeed have lower risks of diabetes, high cholesterol and heart disease, ...

Health created Nov 02, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast report

New discoveries in genetics of lung health

Scientists have for the first time discovered sixteen new sections of the genetic code that relate to lung health -- opening up the possibility for better prevention as well as treatment for lung diseases.

Genetics created Sep 25, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

No link found between cured meat and pancreatic cancer

(Medical Xpress) -- Previous research has suggested that the consumption of cured meat may have a possible link to pancreatic cancer risk however a new study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology shows that t ...

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Prolonged TV viewing linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease

Watching television is the most common daily activity apart from work and sleep in many parts of the world, but it is time for people to change their viewing habits. According to a new study from Harvard School of Public ...

Health created Jun 14, 2011 | popularity 2.8 / 5 (4) | comments 0 | with audio podcast