New findings reported in the American Journal of Medicine Philadelphia, PA, September 21, 2012 – Coronary heart disease is a major cause of death in women. A new study has found that a diet rich in antioxidants, mainly from fruits… Read More ›
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Chocolate: A sweet method for stroke prevention in men?
07 SEP 2012 MINNEAPOLIS – Eating a moderate amount of chocolate each week may be associated with a lower risk of stroke in men, according to a new study published in the August 29, 2012, online issue of Neurology®, the… Read More ›
New discoveries on depression / able to cure memory dysfunction in ‘depressed’ rats by giving them doses of D-serine
[PRESS RELEASE 28 February 2012] During depression, the brain becomes less plastic and adaptable, and thus less able to perform certain tasks, like storing memories. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have now traced the brain’s lower plasticity to reduced functionality in… Read More ›
Exercise changes your DNA
09 Mar 2012 You might think that the DNA you inherited is one thing that you absolutely can’t do anything about, but in one sense you’d be wrong. Researchers reporting in the March issue of Cell Metabolism, a Cell Press… Read More ›
Processed red meat linked to higher risk of heart failure, death in men – Up to 2-fold greater chance of death from heart failure
American Heart Association Rapid Access Journal Report June 12, 2014 Study Highlights •Men who regularly eat moderate amounts of processed red meat such as cold cuts (ham/salami) and sausage may have an increased risk of heart failure incidence and a… Read More ›
Expectant mothers on antidepressants risk newborns with high blood pressure
13 JAN 2012 Mothers who take anti-depressants during pregnancy are more likely to give birth to children with persistent pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs) finds a study published today on bmj.com. Persistent pulmonary hypertension is an increase… Read More ›
The scent of a man
PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 28-Apr-2014 Mice and rats stressed by male experimenters; reaction may skew research findings Scientists’ inability to replicate research findings using mice and rats has contributed to mounting concern over the reliability of such studies.
Shift work in teens linked to increased multiple sclerosis risk
Public release date: 18-Oct-2011 Circadian disruption and sleep restriction contributing factors Researchers from Sweden have uncovered an association between shift work and increased risk of multiple sclerosis (MS). Those who engage in off-hour employment before the age of 20 may… Read More ›
Coffee reduces breast cancer risk / protective effect of coffee on breast cancer was only measurable for ER-negative breast cancer.
Public release date: 10-May-2011 Recently published research shows that coffee drinkers enjoy not only the taste of their coffee but also a reduced risk of cancer with their cuppa. More detailed research published today in BioMed Central’s open access journal… Read More ›
Want more efficient muscles? Eat your spinach
Public release date: 1-Feb-2011 After taking a small dose of inorganic nitrate for three days, healthy people consume less oxygen while riding an exercise bike. A new study in the February issue of Cell Metabolism traces that improved performance to… Read More ›
Radiotherapy can cause lasting vascular disease
Public release date: 22-Mar-2010 For an as yet unknown reason, cancer radiotherapy can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease later in life, a problem that is growing as more and more people survive their cancer diagnosis. New research from… Read More ›
HRT therapy may increase risk of acute pancreatitis
– women who currently or previously had used HRT had an approximately 1.5 greater risk of acute pancreatitis than those who had never used the therapy Women who use postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may be at increased risk of… Read More ›
Several forms of vitamin E protect against memory disorders
PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 7-Jan-2014 Elderly people with high serum vitamin E levels are less likely to suffer from memory disorders than their peers with lower levels, according to a study published recently in Experimental Gerontology. According to the researchers, various… Read More ›
Low muscle strength in adolescence linked to increased risk of early death
Contact: Stephanie Burns sburns@bmjgroup.com 44-020-738-36920 BMJ-British Medical Journal Effect similar to classic risk factors such as weight and blood pressure Research: Muscular strength in male adolescents and premature death: cohort study of one million participants Low muscle strength in adolescence… Read More ›
Medication cuts crime rate among ADHD sufferers: results suggested that encouraging more ADHD sufferers to take medication could help to reduce crime and re-offending rates
Wed, 21 Nov 2012 22:00 GMT Reuters * Study of 25,000 people found ADHD drugs cut crime rates * Ritalin and other stimulants can help patients to focus * Experts say medication decisions must be personal choice By Kate Kelland… Read More ›
Link between creativity and mental illness confirmed
Simon Kyaga [PRESS RELEASE 16 October 2012] People in creative professions are treated more often for mental illness than the general population, there being a particularly salient connection between writing and schizophrenia. This according to researchers at Karolinska Institutet, whose… Read More ›
Young adults who exercise get higher IQ
Public Release: 2-Dec-2009 Young adults who are fit have a higher IQ and are more likely to go on to university, reveals a major new study carried out at the Sahlgrenska Academy and Sahlgrenska University Hospital. The results… Read More ›
Derivative of cholesterol is necessary for the formation of brain cell
– formation of dopamine-producing neurons during brain development in mice is dependent on the activation of a specific receptor in the brain by an oxidised form of cholesterol called oxysterol [PRESS RELEASE 2 October 2009] A derivative of cholesterol is necessary… Read More ›
Fast food a potential risk factor for Alzheimer’s
Public release date: 28-Nov-2008 – Mice that were fed a diet rich in fat, sugar and cholesterol for nine months developed a preliminary stage of the morbid irregularities that form in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients