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Obesity, aging genes may play role in arthritis

(Medical Xpress)—Studying gene activity in tissue removed from injured knees, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found that genes related to obesity and aging may ...

Arthritis & Rheumatism created Mar 20, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Acute physical exercise improves executive function

(HealthDay)—Acute physical exercise improves executive function in children, adolescents, and young adults, according to a meta-analysis published online March 6 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

Health created Mar 12, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Kid's consumption of sugared beverages linked to higher caloric intake of food

A new study from the Department of Nutrition, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill reports that sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are primarily responsible for higher caloric intakes of children that consume SSBs as ...

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

Global consensus on concussion in sport

An international panel of concussion experts has provided new guidelines on evaluating and treating concussions during sporting events and in clinical settings.

Health created Mar 11, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

No good evidence that mouthguards and helmets ward off concussion

Mouthguards and helmets can help ward off other serious head and facial injuries, but there is no good evidence that they can help prevent concussion, and paradoxically, they may even encourage players to take greater risks.

Health created Mar 11, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study shows confidence builds better exercise habits for cancer survivors

Endometrial cancer survivors are more likely to complete physical activity, and for longer durations, when their daily self-efficacy is higher, according to a study published online in the journal Health Psychology – a ...

Cancer created Mar 08, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Short bouts of exercise boost self control

Short bouts of moderately intense exercise seem to boost self control, indicates an analysis of the published evidence in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

Health created Mar 06, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Platelet-rich plasma treatment shows potential for knee osteoarthritis

A study by researchers from Hospital for Special Surgery has shown that platelet-rich plasma (PRP) holds great promise for treating patients with knee osteoarthritis. The treatment improved pain and function, and in up to ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Feb 13, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Fallout from nuclear testing shows that the Achilles tendon can't heal itself

Notorious among athletes and trainers as career killers, Achilles tendon injuries are among the most devastating. Now, by carbon testing tissues exposed to nuclear fallout in post WWII tests, scientists have learned why: ...

Medical research created Feb 12, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Shingles vaccination is a must, says microbiologist

Terry D. Connell, PhD, knows a lot about the immune system: he's a University at Buffalo professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology in the School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences who conducts research on ...

Immunology created Feb 07, 2013 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 4

Study identifies skiers who can be successfully treated without surgery after an ACL tear

Roughly a quarter of recreational skiers who tear their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) while hitting the slopes can be successfully treated without surgery, according to a new study. The study, conducted by researchers ...

Surgery created Feb 06, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Nonsurgical treatment of osteoarthritis discussed

Osteoarthritis is a progressive joint disease that affects approximately one third of individuals age 65 and older. The disorder causes gradual loss of joint cartilage and bony degeneration while simultaneously creating new ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Feb 05, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

TV viewing, exercise habits may significantly affect sperm count

Men's sperm quality may be significantly affected by their levels of physical activity, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH). They found that healthy young men who were sedentary, ...

Health created Feb 04, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Physical activity counseling can result in better outcomes for bariatric surgery patients

People who lose weight with bariatric surgery may have better results if they receive counseling about increasing physical activity before and after surgery, according to researchers from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate ...

Surgery created Jan 31, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Researchers pioneer virtual reality to help athletes after concussions

Penn State may be the first institution to use virtual reality to protect student athletes from the very real consequences of concussions. University researchers in kinesiology, information technology and ...

Health created Jan 14, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0