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Scientists link excess sugar to cancer

Sugars are needed to provide us with energy and in moderate amounts contribute to our well-being. Sustained high levels of sugars, as is found in diabetics, damages our cells and now is shown that can also ...

Medical research created Feb 01, 2013 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (19) | comments 12 | with audio podcast

The compound in the Mediterranean diet that makes cancer cells 'mortal'

New research suggests that a compound abundant in the Mediterranean diet takes away cancer cells' "superpower" to escape death. By altering a very specific step in gene regulation, this compound essentially re-educates cancer ...

Cancer created 14 hours ago | popularity 4.8 / 5 (12) | comments 2 | with audio podcast

Researchers find evidence of link between immune irregularities and autism

Scientists at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) pioneered the study of the link between irregularities in the immune system and neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism a decade ago. Since ...

Autism spectrum disorders created Jul 17, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (8) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Caffeinated coffee may reduce the risk of oral cancers

A new American Cancer Society study finds a strong inverse association between caffeinated coffee intake and oral/pharyngeal cancer mortality. The authors say people who drank more than four cups of caffeinated ...

Cancer created Dec 10, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Two studies point to the illusion of the artificial sweeteners

In the constant battle to lose inches or at least stay the same, we reach for the diet soda. Two studies presented June 25 and 27 at the American Diabetes Association's Scientific Sessions in San Diego suggest this might ...

Health created Jun 27, 2011 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (5) | comments 2 | with audio podcast

High childhood IQ linked to subsequent illicit drug use

A high childhood IQ may be linked to subsequent illegal drug use, particularly among women, suggests research published online in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.

Health created Nov 15, 2011 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (5) | comments 0

Child's behavior linked to father-infant interactions, study shows

Children whose fathers are more positively engaged with them at age three months have fewer behavioural problems at age twelve months, according to new research funded by the Wellcome Trust. The study suggests that interventions ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jul 18, 2012 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (4) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Researchers ID gene that turns carbs into fat: Discovery could help development of treatment for fatty liver, diabetes

A gene that helps the body convert that big plate of holiday cookies you just polished off into fat could provide a new target for potential treatments for fatty liver disease, diabetes and obesity.

Genetics created Dec 06, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Early life emotional trauma may stunt intellectual development

Early life emotional trauma may stunt intellectual development, indicates the first long term study of its kind, published online in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.

Health created Apr 02, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Cooking tips to possibly lessen risk of arsenic in rice

Last month rice lovers got some bitter news. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Consumer Reports released studies showing "worrisome" levels of cancer-causing arsenic in many popular rices and rice products.

Health created Oct 08, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

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

Outlining the risk factors to help prevent dementia

(Medical Xpress)—Research shows that managing and treating vascular disease risk factors are not only beneficial to preventing heart disease and stroke, but also common forms of dementia.

Alzheimer's disease & dementia created Oct 16, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

The effect of occasional binge drinking on heart disease and mortality among moderate drinkers

Most studies have found that binge drinking is associated with a loss of alcohol's protective effect against ischemic heart disease (IHD) and most studies have found an increase of coronary risk among binge drinkers.

Addiction created Feb 02, 2012 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Marijuana use may double the risk of accidents for drivers

Over 10 million people age 12 or older are estimated to have driven under the influence of illicit drugs in the prior year, according to a 2009 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. While marijuana is the most commonly ...

Health created Oct 06, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 4

Early mortality risk reduced up to 40 percent through increased physical activity and sports

Even though previous studies have been shown the link between regular exercises and improved health the exact dose-response relation remains unclear. Guenther Samitz, researcher in physical activity and public ...

Health created Oct 20, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0