Major theory on cholesterol may be dead wrong
“The first is that foam cell formation suppressed activation of genes that promote inflammation. That’s exactly the opposite of what we thought happened,” said Glass. New way of fighting high…
Fish and fatty acid consumption associated with lower risk of hearing loss in women
Public Release: 10-Sep-2014 Study provides insights to possibly prevent or delay acquired hearing loss BOSTON, MA – Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital found that consumption of two or more…
Vitamin D may protect against lung function impairment and decline in smokers
27 JUL 2012 Vitamin D deficiency is associated with worse lung function and more rapid decline in lung function over time in smokers, suggesting that vitamin D may have a…
Coffee consumption inversely associated with risk of most common form of skin cancer
29 JUL 2012 PHILADELPHIA — Increasing the number of cups of caffeinated coffee you drink could lower your risk of developing the most common form of skin cancer, basal cell…
Chemicals in personal care products may increase risk of diabetes in women up to 70 percent
12 JUL 2012 Brigham and Women's Hospital study is the first to examine an association between phthalates and diabetes in a large population of American women Boston, MA – A…
Caffeine intake associated with lower incidence of tinnitus
Researchers observe that women with a higher intake of caffeine had a lower incidence of unexplained ear ringing Boston, MA – New research from Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) finds…
Hot Sauce Ingredient Reduces “Beer Belly” Fat as a Weight-Loss Surgery Alternative
Press Release – May 8, 2012 BOSTON, MA—According to research from Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH), the ingredient that gives hot sauce its heat could play a role in the…
1 in 91 women will may either be helped or harmed by daily aspirin use over 10 years
Genetic variations may modify cardiovascular benefit of aspirin BOSTON – Aspirin is the gold standard for antiplatelet therapy and a daily low-dose aspirin is widely prescribed for the prevention of…
Berries keep your brain sharp
A new study from Brigham and Women’s Hospital found that certain berries may delay memory decline in older women Boston, MA—Berries are good for you, that’s no secret. But can…
Polyphenols – compounds found in cocoa and other foods may help people with peripheral artery disease walk a little longer and farther
Polyphenols could yield small benefit for people with PAD American Heart Association Rapid Access Journal Report July 02, 2014 | Categories: Heart News Study Highlights •Polyphenols – compounds found in…
Statins may increase risk of interstitial lung abnormalities in smokers
13 Jan 2012 Use of statins may influence susceptibility to or the progression of interstitial lung disease (ILD) in smokers, according to a new study. While some studies have suggested…
Coffee consumption associated with decreased risk for basal cell carcinoma
Public release date: 24-Oct-2011 BOSTON — Caffeine could be related to an inverse association between basal cell carcinoma risk and consumption of coffee, a study found. The prospective study, presented…
Blue Light may fight fatigue around the clock
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9gIqBhKRQs] Highlights: These findings demonstrate that prolonged blue light exposure during the day has an alerting effect." - researchers found that participants exposed to blue light consistently rated themselves…
Blue light may fight fatigue around the clock
- The researchers found that participants exposed to blue light consistently rated themselves as less sleepy, had quicker reaction times and fewer lapses of attention during the performance tests compared…
BPA exposure disrupts human egg maturation
Contact: Tom Langford tlangford@partners.org 617-534-1605 Brigham and Women's Hospital Brigham and Women's Hospital research could explain why some couples have trouble conceiving IMAGE: Images of eggs examined…
83 percent of radiologists did not report seeing the LARGE gorilla in a lung nodule detection task
Contact: Jessica Maki jmaki3@partners.org 617-534-1603 Brigham and Women's Hospital If you're not looking for it, you probably won't see it Brigham and Women's Hospital study examines sustained inattentional blindness in…
Mammogram rate did not decline after controversial USPSTF recommendations
Contact: Tom Langford tlangford@partners.org 617-534-1605 Brigham and Women's Hospital In 2009, the United States Preventative Services Task Force recommended against annual mammograms for women between the ages of 40 and…
Mammogram rate did not decline after controversial USPSTF recommendations
Contact: Tom Langford tlangford@partners.org 617-534-1605 Brigham and Women's Hospital In 2009, the United States Preventative Services Task Force recommended against annual mammograms for women between the ages of 40 and…
Salt identified as autoimmune trigger
Contact: Bill Hathaway 203-432-1322 Yale University For the past few decades, health officials have been reporting increases in the incidence of autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS). Now researchers…
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