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Many doctors do not provide tobacco cessation assistance to lung cancer patients

Physicians who care for lung cancer patients recognize the importance of tobacco cessation, but often do not provide cessation assistance to their patients according to a recent study published in the Journal of Thoracic On ...

Cancer created Mar 28, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

World first online treatment helps depression and heart disease

(Medical Xpress)—University of Sydney researchers have found a 40 percent improvement in the mental health of people with both depression and cardiovascular disease after using e-couch - a free online program that helps ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Mar 27, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Link between emotions, physical health universal, researcher says

(Medical Xpress)—Much research has demonstrated a link between individuals' emotional and physical health. For example, depression and stress have been tied to self-reports of increased pain, fatigue and disease, whereas ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Mar 27, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Researchers analyze HPV vaccination disparities among girls from low-income families

Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center and colleagues at the University of Florida studied health care providers to determine the factors associated with disparities in Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination among girls, ages ...

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

Overweight and obese women at higher risk of adverse neonatal and maternal outcomes

Overweight and obese women are more likely to require specialist medical care during their pregnancy due to the increased risk of adverse neonatal and maternal outcomes, finds a new study published today (27 March) in BJOG: An ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology created Mar 26, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Experts find link between low doses of vitamin D and adverse pregnancy outcomes

There is a link between vitamin D insufficiency and adverse health outcomes such as gestational diabetes and preeclampsia in mothers-to-be and low birth weight in newborns, suggests a paper published in BMJ today.

Health created Mar 26, 2013 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | 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

Ghanaian pregnant women who sleep on back at increased risk of stillbirth

Pregnant women in Ghana who slept on their back (supine sleep) were at an increased risk of stillbirth compared to women who did not sleep on their back, according to new research led by a University of Michigan researcher.

Obstetrics & gynaecology created Mar 25, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Teen mentors inspire healthier choices in younger children

An obesity intervention taught by teen mentors in Appalachian elementary schools resulted in weight loss, lower blood pressure and healthy lifestyle changes among the younger students learning the curriculum, according to ...

Health created Mar 20, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Problems of pathological gambling differ for younger and older gamblers

To successfully treat pathological gambling, you need to intervene at an early stage, according to Susana Jiménez-Murcia from the University Hospital of Bellvitge in Spain and colleagues. Their study shows that a patient's ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Mar 14, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Probing question: Is being overweight always bad for your health?

Fat. Sugar. Salt. Americans have a love-hate relationship with these ingredients. We know we should consume them in moderation. After all, we've been told again and again that being overweight or obese can ...

Overweight and Obesity created Mar 08, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Scientists discover 'switch' critical to wound healing

Patients with diseases such as diabetes suffer from painful wounds that take a long time to heal, making them more susceptible to infections that could even lead to amputations. A*STAR's discovery paves the way for therapeutics ...

Medical research created Mar 08, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Weight loss linked to higher risk with implanted defibrillators

Even minor weight loss is associated with worse health outcomes among patients implanted with a certain type of defibrillator known as cardiac resynchronization therapy with defibrillator (CRT-D), according to research being ...

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

Map to avoid detours on road to HIV treatment success: Focus on transitions in care may improve outcomes

(Medical Xpress)—Addressing on the challenges that accompany transitions between health care settings could be a key strategy for improving clinical outcomes for people living with HIV, according to researchers from the ...

HIV & AIDS created Mar 07, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Multivitamins may enhance mood and energy, new study says

(Medical Xpress)—A daily multivitamin supplement may enhance mood and energy, according to new research conducted at Swinburne University of Technology.

Health created Mar 04, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 1