Archive: 06/12/2016
Body composition may affect older women's risk of urinary incontinence
In a study of older women, the prevalence of stress- and urgency urinary incontinence (SUI and UUI) was at least two-fold higher among women in the highest category of body mass index (BMI) or fat mass compared with women ...
Dec 6, 2016
Scientists show NLRP2 protein's role in maintaining fertility later in life
Led by Prof. Mohamed Lamkanfi (VIB–Ghent University), researchers have demonstrated in animal models that a protein called NLRP2 plays an important role in early embryogenesis, the process of cell division in fertilized ...
Dec 6, 2016
High rates of smoking among schizophrenia patients attributed to nicotine's ameliorative effect
The smoking rate among individuals with schizophrenia has been shown to be as high as 90 percent, compared to between 20 and 23 percent of the general population, or 50 percent among individuals with other mental disorders.
Dec 6, 2016
Holidays and cancer—tips for celebrating the season with less stress
The holiday season is often a time for family get togethers, festivities and traditions. When one is being treated for cancer – or has a loved one undergoing treatment – it also can be a time of stress and anxiety.
Dec 6, 2016