News tagged with good health


Researchers ID chemical in cigarette smoke linked to lowered levels of 'good' cholesterol

(Medical Xpress)—Cigarette smoking's association with heart disease has been known for decades, but researchers are still not certain what chemicals or molecular processes in the body form the basis of that link. Now University ...

Medical research created Aug 31, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 43 | with audio podcast

Whole walnuts and their extracted oil improve cardiovascular disease risk

(Medical Xpress)—Consumption of whole walnuts or their extracted oil can reduce cardiovascular risk through a mechanism other than simply lowering cholesterol, according to a team of Penn State, Tufts University ...

Health created May 08, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Omega-3 supplements may slow a biological effect of aging, study says

(Medical Xpress)—Taking enough omega-3 fatty acid supplements to change the balance of oils in the diet could slow a key biological process linked to aging, new research suggests.

Health created Oct 01, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Sleep affects potency of vaccines

As moms have always known, a good night's sleep is crucial to good health -- and now a new study led by a UCSF researcher shows that poor sleep can reduce the effectiveness of vaccines.

Immunology created Aug 01, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Studies evaluate the association between physical activity and lower rates of cognitive impairment

Engaging in regular physical activity is associated with less decline in cognitive function in older adults, according to two studies published Online First by Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journa ...

Health created Jul 19, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Poor 'Health literacy' keeps patients from taking meds

(HealthDay)—Adult diabetes patients who don't understand basic health information are less likely to continue taking newly prescribed antidepressants, a new study finds.

Medications created Mar 27, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Lowering salt intake in diets important and very feasible, study finds

(Medical Xpress)—A newly published study has found that it would be relatively easy for New Zealanders to reach recommended levels of lower salt intake to reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and stomach cancer. This ...

Health created Mar 11, 2013 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Novo Nordisk US shares skid on drug review setback (Update)

Shares of Novo Nordisk tumbled Monday after the Danish drugmaker said U.S. regulators need a new study before they can finish their review of two diabetes treatments, a development that could delay approval for several years.

Other created Feb 11, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Regular family meals together boost kids' fruit and vegetable intake

Regular family meals round a table boosts kids' fruit and vegetable intake, and make it easier for them to reach the recommended five portions a day, indicates research published online in the Journal of Epidemiology and Co ...

Health created Dec 19, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

'Good' bug may have a role in bowel disease

(Medical Xpress)—A bug thought to be one of the 'good bacteria' in our gut may actually have a role in the development of a bowel disorder that is on the rise in Scotland.

Inflammatory disorders created Dec 11, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Tips on exercising, or not, when you are sick

Stuffy noses, hacking coughs and aches all over—cold and flu season has arrived. Though your body may be aching and your nose running like a faucet, it can be difficult to decide if you should continue your exercise routine ...

Health created Nov 08, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Medical expenses for men with metabolic syndrome higher than those for women, study finds

(Medical Xpress)—Men with the metabolic syndrome (MetS), a condition which often leads to cardiovascular, cerebrovascular disease or diabetes, are more likely to incur greater health care costs than women ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Oct 19, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Low levels of vitamin D are associated with mortality in older adults

Low levels of vitamin D and high levels of parathyroid hormone are associated with increased mortality in African American and Caucasian older adults, according to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's ...

Health created Oct 02, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Millions of Europeans still at risk from high trans fatty acid content in popular foods

The heart health of millions of Europeans is still at risk because of the persistently high trans fatty acid content of certain fast and convenience foods, indicates research published in the online journal BMJ Open.

Health created Sep 17, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Children's health, access to care differ by parents' immigrant status

Health is an important part of development, with links to how children do cognitively and academically, and it's a strong predictor of adult health and productivity. A new study of low-income families in the United States ...

Health created Sep 11, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0