Health
Researcher finds teenage e-cigarette use 'clustered' in certain schools
A new study from the University of Colorado Denver finds that certain school environments have an impact on electronic cigarette use among teenagers.
Apr 26, 2016
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News tagged with personal risk factors
Oncology & Cancer
Personalized anti-nausea therapy better for cancer patients
A new research study led by Dr. Mark Clemons, oncologist and associate cancer research scientist at The Ottawa Hospital, has shown that a personalized approach to treating one of the most expected side-effects of chemotherapy ...
Nov 12, 2015
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Cardiology
Some jobs harder on the heart than others, report finds
(HealthDay)—Stress at work may raise your risk of heart attack and stroke, particularly if you work in the service industry or have a blue-collar job, U.S. health officials reported Thursday.
Aug 1, 2014
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Cardiology
Mental vulnerability associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease
People deemed to be "mentally vulnerable" are at a significantly increased risk of both fatal and non-fatal cardiovascular disease, according to results of a large population study from Denmark. The details of the study were ...
Apr 18, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
Following mammography, physicians must notify of breast density, NY law states
A New York state law that goes into effect Jan. 19, 2013, could impact up to half of all women who get annual mammograms, according to Avice O'Connell, M.D., director of Women's Imaging at the University of Rochester Medical ...
Jan 18, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Psychology professor seeks clues to psychiatric disorders in DNA
Data, data everywhere. In genomics research, there is a data deluge, so innovative ways to analyze all that information will play a critical role in future breakthroughs.
Dec 12, 2012
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Health
Personalized interventions work best for people with multiple, chronic illnesses
People with multiple chronic medical conditions are helped by medical interventions that target personal risk factors and/or their ability to perform daily activities. Interventions aimed at general case management or enhancing ...
Apr 18, 2012
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Cardiology
Study finds state wealth affects women's heart disease risk
According to new research from Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH), a state's level of wealth or poverty is linked with levels of cardiovascular inflammation in women. Cardiovascular inflammation is a key risk factor for heart ...
Mar 20, 2012
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