Genetics
Study reveals the effect of genetic 'knockouts' on human health
The study, published in Science, found that individuals with certain inactive genes, or 'knockouts', did not have any related adverse health effects.
Mar 8, 2016
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News tagged with adverse health effects
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Single-dose dengue vaccine protects 79.6% of those vaccinated, study shows
A single-dose dengue vaccine produced by Butantan Institute in São Paulo state (Brazil) prevents development of the disease in 79.6% of those vaccinated, according to an article published in The New England Journal of Medicine.
Feb 1, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researchers test a drug-exercise program designed to prevent type 2 diabetes
(Medical Xpress) -- Kinesiology researcher Barry Braun of the University of Massachusetts Amherst and colleagues recently reported unexpected results of a study suggesting that exercise and one of the most commonly prescribed ...
Dec 6, 2011
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Health
Adolescent boys among those most affected by Washington state parental military deployment
In 2007, nearly two million children in the United States had at least one parent serving in the military. Military families and children, in particular, suffer from mental health problems related to long deployments.
Jul 21, 2011
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Medical research
Researcher uses fruit for less toxic drug delivery
University of Louisville researchers have found a less toxic way to deliver medicines by using the natural lipids in plants, particularly grapefruit and ginger.
Nov 30, 2020
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Overweight & Obesity
Poverty-obesity link is more prevalent for women than men, study shows
Adolescent girls living in economically disadvantaged families are more likely than their male counterparts to become overweight or obese, according to new research from The University of Texas at Austin.
Sep 15, 2014
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Health
Physical fitness associated with less pronounced effect of sedentary behavior
Physical fitness may buffer some of the adverse health effects of too much sitting, according to a new study by researchers from the American Cancer Society, The Cooper Institute, and the University of Texas. The study appears ...
Jul 14, 2014
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Health
Micronutrient powders reduce anemia and iron deficiency in infants in low-income countries
Adding a powder that contains several vitamins and minerals, including iron, zinc and vitamin A, to the semi-solid foods taken by infants and children between six months and two years of age, can reduce their risk of anaemia ...
Sep 7, 2011
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Undoing the harm of childhood trauma and adversity
Adversity experienced during a person's childhood has far-reaching consequences.
Oct 6, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study links transportation noise to higher risk for suicides
Mental health disorders affect nearly one billion people worldwide and are a leading cause of suicide. In Switzerland, it is estimated that about 1.4 million people are affected by mental health issues and that approximately ...
Mar 29, 2023
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