News tagged with health interventions


Endometriosis treatments lower ovarian cancer risk

A novel study shows women who undergo surgical treatment for endometriosis have a lower risk of developing ovarian cancer. According to results published in Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, a journal of the ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology created Apr 11, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Is medical therapy a better and safer choice than angioplasty

The decision to perform an invasive procedure to open clogged arteries in the heart instead of first trying medication and lifestyle changes may not reduce a patient's risk of death or of a major cardiac ...

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

Digitally aged photos encourage young smokers to quit

Showing young people computer-generated images illustrating the effects of smoking on their appearance later in life may encourage them to quit, a new study has found.

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

Cervical discectomy, fusion is durable and cost-effective

(HealthDay)—Single-level instrumented anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is durable and cost-effective after five years of follow-up, according to a study published in the March 15 issue of ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Mar 29, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Novel method accurately predicts disease outbreaks

A team of scientists from the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) has developed a novel method to accurately predict dengue fever outbreaks several weeks before they occur.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Mar 22, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Updated guide to help policy makers, providers fight cardiovascular disease

The American Heart Association has released new recommendations for policy makers and public health providers to combat heart disease and stroke on a local level.

Cardiology created Mar 21, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Adults worldwide eat almost double daily AHA recommended amount of sodium

Seventy-five percent of the world's population consumes nearly twice the daily recommended amount of sodium (salt), according to research presented at the American Heart Association's Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism ...

Cardiology created Mar 21, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

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

Experts question use of ankle blood pressure to gauge heart risks

(HealthDay)—Does a common test of blood pressure in the ankle help gauge heart disease risk for adults without any symptoms? A new government-appointed panel says there's just not enough evidence to say ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Mar 18, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Lifelong exercise holds key to cognitive well-being

A study by researchers at King's College London highlights a link between lifelong exercise and improved brain function in later life.

Health created Mar 13, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (7) | comments 4 | with audio podcast

Canadians support interventions to reduce dietary salt

Many Canadians are concerned about dietary sodium and welcome government intervention to reduce sodium intake through a variety of measures, including lowering sodium in food, and education and awareness, according to a national ...

Health created Mar 13, 2013 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Duration of breastfeeding during infancy does not reduce a child's risk of being overweight, obese, study reports

In research that included nearly 14,000 healthy infants in Belarus, an intervention that succeeded in improving the duration and exclusivity of breastfeeding during infancy did not result in a lower risk of overweight or ...

Health created Mar 12, 2013 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Screenings, targeted care reduce heart failure in at-risk patients

For at-risk patients, a simple screening and management program can be effective in preventing heart failure, according to research presented today at the American College of Cardiology's 62nd Annual Scientific Session.

Cardiology created Mar 12, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

PTSD linked to insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome, early markers of heart disease

Patients diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have a significantly higher risk of developing insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome, placing them at greater risk for heart disease and diabetes, according ...

Cardiology created Mar 07, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Healthy intervention reduces depression for pregnant Latinas

(Medical Xpress)—Latina women in a diabetes-prevention program show fewer signs of depression during pregnancy and in early postpartum, a University of Michigan study indicates.

Health created Mar 01, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0