News tagged with health factors


Some melanoma survivors still use tanning beds, skip sunscreen

Although most survivors of melanoma take precautions to protect their skin from the sun and further occurrences of cancer, data presented at the AACR Annual Meeting 2013, held in Washington, D.C., April 6-10, revealed that ...

Cancer created Apr 09, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Increased rates of hospitalization linked to elder abuse, researchers find

Older adults who are subject to elder abuse, neglect and exploitation face a greater risk of being hospitalized than other seniors, according to the results of a study published in the April 8 issue of JAMA Internal Medicine.

Health created Apr 08, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Experts call for research on prevalence of delayed neurological dysfunction after head injury

One of the most controversial topics in neurology today is the prevalence of serious permanent brain damage after traumatic brain injury (TBI). Long-term studies and a search for genetic risk factors are required in order ...

Neuroscience created Apr 05, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Despite free health care, household income affects chronic disease control in kids

Researchers at the University of Montreal have found that the glycated hemoglobin levels of children with type 1 diabetes followed at its affiliated Sainte-Justine Mother and Child University Hospital (CHU Sainte-Justine) ...

Diabetes created Apr 04, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Early poor mental health link to early puberty

(Medical Xpress)—Children who have an earlier onset of puberty have poorer mental health from as early as preschool age, a new study by Murdoch Childrens Research Institute has found.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Apr 02, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Growing shorter: Adult health habits influence how much we shrink with age

Even if you didn't eat your veggies or drink your milk as a child, your height is still in your hands, reveal new findings by economists from the University of Southern California, Harvard University and Peking University.

Health created Apr 01, 2013 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (4) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Adolescents' poor health behaviors raise risk of heart disease as adults

U.S. adolescents' high levels of poor health behaviors and unfavorable cardiovascular risk factors may increase their chances of heart disease as adults, according to new research in the American Heart Association journal ...

Cardiology created Apr 01, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Link between faster 'biological' aging and risk of developing age-related diseases

An international team of scientists led by the University of Leicester has found new evidence that links faster 'biological' ageing to the risk of developing several age-related diseases - including heart disease, multiple ...

Genetics created Mar 27, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

People with depression may not reap full benefits of healthy behaviors

Depression may inhibit the anti-inflammatory effects typically associated with physical activity and light-to-moderate alcohol consumption, according to researchers at Duke Medicine.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Mar 26, 2013 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Study finds strong genetic component to childhood obesity

Previous research has shown that obesity runs in families, and twin studies suggest that this is largely due to genetic factors, with heritability estimates over 50%. 32 genes have been identified as risk factors for obesity ...

Overweight and Obesity created Mar 26, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Working while pregnant won't harm the baby, study finds

(HealthDay)—Working during pregnancy does not increase a woman's risk of having a preterm or low birth-weight baby, a new study found.

Obstetrics & gynaecology created Mar 25, 2013 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Isolation, loneliness may raise death risk for elderly

(HealthDay)—Elderly people who are socially isolated and lonely may be at greater risk of early death, British researchers report.

Health created Mar 25, 2013 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (4) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Road traffic pollution as serious as passive smoke in the development of childhood asthma

New research conducted in 10 European cities has estimated that 14% of chronic childhood asthma is due to exposure to traffic pollution near busy roads.

Inflammatory disorders created Mar 21, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Healthy lifestyle linked with longer survival among kidney disease patients

Certain lifestyle factors—such as not smoking, getting regular physical activity, and avoiding a low body weight—may help prolong the lives of individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study appearing ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Mar 21, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Exploring the link between traumatic brain injury and people who are homeless

Homeless people and their health care providers need to know more about traumatic brain injuries to help prevent and treat such injuries, a new study has found.

Health created Mar 21, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0