Archive: 19/06/2018

How to keep a diet diary

TUESDAY, June 19, 2018 (HealthDay News) —To some people, keeping a food diary might seem old hat or just another busy-work task on your diet to-do list. But when done correctly (and diligently), it's a very effective tool ...

Jun 19, 2018

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Severe stress may send immune system into overdrive

(HealthDay)—Trauma or intense stress may up your odds of developing an autoimmune disease, a new study suggests.

Jun 19, 2018

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Experts warn of synthetic 'bioweapons' danger

(HealthDay)—The burgeoning field of "synthetic biology" research could lead to the creation of dangerous new bioweapons, and U.S. defense officials need to be alert to assess the potential threat.

Jun 19, 2018

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Researchers map cardiovascular disease risk across India

The average 10-year risk of developing cardiovascular disease varies widely among India's states, ranging from 13.2% to 19.5%, with substantial variation across socio-demographic groups according to a study published this ...

Jun 19, 2018

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Risks of cancer and mortality by average lifetime alcohol intake

The risk of mortality, and of developing a number of cancers, is lowest in light drinkers consuming an average of less than one drink per day across their lifetime, and the risk of some cancers increases with each additional ...

Jun 19, 2018

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'Kiss of death' cancer: How computational geeks may have uncovered a therapy for a deadly disease

It's called the 'kiss of death'. Triple negative breast cancer has no targeted drug therapy and, as such, the only hope for these patients is chemotherapy. Triple negative breast cancer is aggressive and deadly. Patients ...

Jun 19, 2018

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Binge drinking during youth may impact future offspring

A rat model found preconception binge drinking may have negative consequences on future offspring's growth, social interactions and pubertal development, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal ...

Jun 19, 2018

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UK reviews medical marijuana ban after outcry over sick kids

The British government announced Tuesday it would move to lift its ban on cannabis-based medicines, amid mounting criticism over the denial of treatment to severely epileptic children. But it rejected calls to legalize marijuana ...

Jun 19, 2018

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Transgenderism no longer a mental illness: WHO

Transgender people, who identify as the opposite gender to the one they were born with, should no longer be considered mentally ill, according to a new UN categorisation.

Jun 19, 2018

In US, obesity, smoking more common in rural areas: study

People who live in rural areas of the United States are far more likely than city dwellers to smoke, be overweight, and face a host of related health concerns, researchers said Tuesday.

Jun 19, 2018

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