Oncology & Cancer
Danish discovery may change cancer treatment
Danish researchers from the University of Copenhagen and Herlev Hospital have made a discovery that may change the principles for treating certain types of cancer.
Apr 29, 2015
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News tagged with unhealthy lifestyle
Health
A healthy lifestyle adds years to life
Live longer thanks to fruit, an active lifestyle, limited alcohol and no cigarettes. This is the conclusion of a study by public health physicians at the University of Zurich who documented for the first time the impact of ...
Jul 8, 2014
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Overweight & Obesity
Kids who know unhealthy food logos more likely to be overweight
The more a child is familiar with logos and other images from fast-food restaurants, sodas and not-so-healthy snack food brands, the more likely the child is to be overweight or obese.
Jun 27, 2014
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Health
A nine-month window for helpful intervention
(Medical Xpress)—Countering the effects of lifelong poor health habits—smoking, poor diet, little exercise—is important and may take time. What if interventions during the nine-month window of pregnancy could improve ...
May 21, 2014
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Genetics
Lifestyle influences metabolism via DNA methylation
An unhealthy lifestyle leaves traces in the DNA. These may have specific effects on metabolism, causing organ damage or disease. Scientists of Helmholtz Zentrum München have now identified 28 DNA alterations associated with ...
Sep 20, 2013
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Health
Shopping to a list aids weight loss
Planning meals and sticking to a shopping list benefits the waistline, according to new research.
Sep 9, 2013
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Cardiology
USDA study hints at possible links between soil characteristics and stroke risk
"A big part of our Agricultural Research Service culture is cross-talking with outside researchers," says ARS soil and water scientist Patrick Hunt. "Partnerships are what we do."
Aug 23, 2013
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Health
Study suggests focus on lifestyle changes—not weight loss—is key to kids' health
A UCLA School of Nursing study has found that both healthy-weight and obese children who participated in an intensive lifestyle modification program significantly improved their metabolic and cardiovascular health despite ...
Aug 22, 2013
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Cardiology
Many stroke, heart-attack survivors make no changes after event
There's no stronger scare tactic into leading a healthy lifestyle than suffering a heart attack or stroke, which is why it may be surprising that many survivors don't make changes needed to improve their health.
Aug 16, 2013
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Health
Grape consumption associated with healthier eating patterns in US children and adults
In a new observational study published in the Journal of Food Science, researchers looked at the association of grape consumption, in the non-alcoholic forms most commonly consumed – fresh grapes, raisins and 100% grape ...
Aug 2, 2013
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