Autistic Children Have Different Bacteria in the Gut

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[01/02/2012] Researchers of the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University find that many children with autism harbour a type of bacteria in their guts that non-autistic children do not. Autistic Children Have Different Bacteria in the Gut - read more

Factors that Predict Walking Difficulty in Elderly

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[27/01/2012] Yale School of Medicine researchers have found that the likelihood of becoming disabled with age increases with the following factors: having a chronic condition or cognitive impairment, low physical activity or slower gross motor coordination. Factors that Predict Walking Difficulty in Elderly - read more

Type 2 Diabetes: Scientists Reassess Weight Loss Surgery

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[16/01/2012] Weight loss surgery is not a cure for type 2 diabetes, but it can improve blood sugar control, according to a new study. Whereas some previous studies have claimed that up to 80 per cent of diabetes patients have been cured following gastric bypass surgery, researchers at Imperial College London found that only 41 per cent of patients achieve remission using more stringent criteria. Type 2 Diabetes: Scientists Reassess Weight Loss Surgery - read more

When Teens with Autism Want to Drive

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[11/01/2012] In a study to investigate driving as it relates to teens with a high-functioning autism disorder (HFASD), child development and teen driving experts found that two-thirds of teenagers with HFASD who are of legal driving age in their state are currently driving or plan to drive. When Teens with Autism Want to Drive - read more

Elderly Long-Term Care Residents Suffer Cognitively During Disasters

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[09/01/2012] In a summer with unprecedented weather events, from tornados, floods, fires and hurricanes, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing found that physiological changes associated with aging and the presence of chronic illness make older adults more susceptible to illness or injury, even death, during a disaster. Elderly Long-Term Care Residents Suffer Cognitively During Disasters - read more

Hip Replacement: Improving Walking Skills after Surgery

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[21/12/2011] Researchers in Norway report that patients who receive walking skills training following total hip arthroplasty for osteoarthritis show improved physical function.  Hip Replacement: Improving Walking Skills after Surgery - read more

Brief, High-Intensity Workouts May Help Diabetics Lower Blood Sugar

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[19/12/2011] Researchers at McMaster University have found that brief high intensity workouts, as little as six sessions over two weeks, rapidly lower blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetics, offering a potential fix for patients who struggle to meet exercise guidelines. Brief, High-Intensity Workouts May Help Diabetics Lower Blood Sugar - read more

Lying and Sitting More Comfortably

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[16/12/2011] People who have to sit at work often have back pain. People permanently confined to bed are even worse off – they frequently develop bed sores. New smart cushioning is intended to eliminate the discomforts of lying and sitting. An integrated sensor system equalises pressure selectively. Lying and Sitting More Comfortably - read more

Alzheimer's Disease Affects Women More than Men

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[14/12/2011] Many women suffer memory loss or confusion at some point in their lives, but as many as 5 million Americans suffer from a much more serious disease, Alzheimer's. According to statistics from the National Institute on Aging, Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia in older people. Alzheimer's Disease Affects Women More than Men - read more

Caregivers at Risk for Health Problems

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[12/12/2011] According to research conducted at Virginia Tech, the more a caregiver's day is disrupted by the unsettled behaviours of their loved one, the more they find themselves unable to meet or balance their own home and family workloads. Caregivers at Risk for Health Problems - read more

Elderly Lose Ability to Distinguish Between Odours

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[12/12/2011] Scientists studying how the sense of smell changes as people age, found that olfactory sensory neurons in those 60 and over showed an unexpected response to odour that made it more difficult to distinguish specific smells. Elderly Lose Ability to Distinguish Between Odours - read more

Eating Fish Reduces Risk of Alzheimer's Disease

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[05/12/2011] People who eat baked or broiled fish on a weekly basis may be improving their brain health and reducing their risk of developing mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's disease, according to a study. Eating Fish Reduces Risk of Alzheimer's Disease - read more

Poor Quality of Care at For-Profit Nursing Homes

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[02/12/2011] The nation's largest for-profit nursing homes deliver significantly lower quality of care because they typically have fewer staff nurses than non-profit and government-owned nursing homes. That's the finding of a new study of University of California – San Francisco. Poor Quality of Care at For-Profit Nursing Homes - read more

Half of Cancer Survivors Have Ill Health in Later Years

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[30/11/2011] Forty-five per cent of cancer survivors in Northern Ireland suffer from physical and mental health problems years after their treatment has finished, according to new research from Macmillan Cancer Support and Queen’s University Belfast. Half of Cancer Survivors Have Ill Health in Later Years - read more

Diabetes: World’s Largest Study Targeting Foot Ulcers

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[14/11/2011] What’s crucial for a diabetic’s foot sore to heal is that the ulcer is superficial, blood circulation is normal, and the person has had diabetes for short time. This is shown in the world’s largest diabetes study regarding foot ulcers, which have been carried out by the researcher Magdalena Annersten Gershater at Malmö University in Sweden. Diabetes: World’s Largest Study Targeting Foot Ulcers - read more

Women Do Not Get Enough Vitamin D During the Menopause

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[24/10/2011] A healthy diet is especially important during the menopause – a period in which the risk of suffering from health problems increases. Various studies analyse the diet of peri- and postmenopausal women in Spain alongside the troubles that come with this transition. The results show that all of those groups studied have a deficient intake of vitamin D. Women Do Not Get Enough Vitamin D During the Menopause - read more

Low Birthweight Infants Have Five Times Rate of Autism

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[17/10/2011] Autism researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing have found a link between low birthweight and children diagnosed with autism, reporting premature infants are five times more likely to have autism than children born at normal weights. Low Birthweight Infants Have Five Times Rate of Autism - read more

Spinal Cord Injuries: Commonly Used Supplement May Improve Recovery

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[17/10/2011] A commonly used supplement is likely to improve outcomes and recovery for individuals who sustain a spinal cord injury (SCI), according to research conducted by University of Kentucky neuroscientists. Spinal Cord Injuries: Commonly Used Supplement May Improve Recovery - read more

Vitamin D Could Lower Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes

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[10/10/2011] Scientists at the Helmholtz Zentrum München have shown that people with a good vitamin D supply are at lower risk of developing Type 2 diabetes mellitus. The study was conducted in cooperation with the German Diabetes Centre and the University of Ulm. Vitamin D Could Lower Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes - read more

Phthalates: Linked to Decreased Mental and Motor Development

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[30/09/2011] A study by researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health heightens concerns over the potential health effects on children of a group of ubiquitous chemicals known as phthalates. Phthalates are a class of chemicals that are known to disrupt the endocrine system. Phthalates: Linked to Decreased Mental and Motor Development - read more

Science Finding is Music to the Ears

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[14/09/2011] A study led by scientists of Baycrest's Rotman Research Institute in Toronto has found the first evidence that lifelong musicians experience less age-related hearing problems than non-musicians. Science Finding is Music to the Ears - read more

New Video Gaming Technology to Detect Illness

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[12/09/2011] Many older adults lose their independence as their health declines and they are compelled to move into assisted care facilities. Researchers at the University of Missouri (MU) and TigerPlace, an independent living community, have been using motion-sensing technology to monitor changes in residents' health for several years. New Video Gaming Technology to Detect Illness - read more

Osteoporosis, Low Bone Density Common in People with Early-Stage MS

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[07/09/2011] Osteoporosis and low bone density are common in people in the early stages of multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a new study of Oslo University Hospital Ulleval in Norway. Osteoporosis, Low Bone Density Common in People with Early-Stage MS - read more

The Size and Burden of Mental Disorders in Europe

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[07/09/2011] A major landmark study sheds new light on the state of Europe's mental and neurological health. The study finds reveal that mental disorders have become Europe's largest health challenge in the 21st century. The study also highlights that the majority of mental disorders remain untreated. The Size and Burden of Mental Disorders in Europe - read more

Keeping Up Your Overall Health May Keep Dementia Away

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[05/09/2011] Improving and maintaining health factors not traditionally associated with dementia, such as denture fit, vision and hearing, may lower a person's risk for developing dementia, according to a new study. Keeping Up Your Overall Health May Keep Dementia Away - read more

Memory Fitness Program Improves Memory Abilities of Oldest Adults

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[05/09/2011] A new study of University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA) has found that a memory fitness program offered to older adults in their senior living communities helped improve their ability to recognise and recall words, benefitting their verbal learning and retention. Memory Fitness Program Improves Memory Abilities of Oldest Adults - read more

Study: Success of Brain Surgery for Severe Epilepsy

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[31/08/2011] Two-thirds of people with severe and otherwise untreatable epilepsy were completely cured of their frequent seizures after undergoing neurosurgery at the University of California, San Francisco Medical Center, according to a new study. Study: Success of Brain Surgery for Severe Epilepsy - read more

Osteoarthritis Incidence Significantly Higher among US Military Personnel

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[29/08/2011] New research shows significantly higher osteoarthritis (OA) incidence rates in military populations than among comparable age groups in the general population. Osteoarthritis Incidence Significantly Higher among US Military Personnel - read more

Antibiotic Cuts Catheter Infections in Dialysis Patients

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[24/08/2011] Antibiotics can help ward off serious bacterial infections in kidney disease patients who use tubes called catheters for their dialysis treatments. But if antibiotics are used too often, "super bugs" may crop up that are resistant to the drugs. Antibiotic Cuts Catheter Infections in Dialysis Patients - read more

Robotic device: Recovery of the Hand Functions of Stroke Patients

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[22/08/2011] Scientists have developed a hand robotic training device to recover the hand functions of stroke patients.  Robotic device: Recovery of the Hand Functions of Stroke Patients - read more

Reducing Pain: Yoga Boosts Stress-busting Hormone

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[19/08/2011] A new study by York University researchers finds that practicing yoga reduces the physical and psychological symptoms of chronic pain in women with fibromyalgia. Reducing Pain: Yoga Boosts Stress-busting Hormone - read more

Self-test Device for Monitoring Degenerative Eye Disease

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[17/08/2011] An ophthalmologist at UT Southwestern Medical Center has helped create a convenient device that lets patients who have a degenerative eye disease better track vision changes. Self-test Device for Monitoring Degenerative Eye Disease - read more

Dialysis: Low Blood Pressure Increases Risk of Clots

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[10/08/2011] A sudden drop in blood pressure while undergoing dialysis has long vexed many kidney patients. Side effects associated with this situation over the long term range from stroke to seizure to heart damage to death. Patients also suffer in the short term with gastrointestinal, muscular and neurologic symptoms. Dialysis: Low Blood Pressure Increases Risk of Clots - read more

ADHD: Quality of Life for Children and Their Families

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[03/08/2011] The greater the severity of a child's Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) symptoms, the more negative impacts on the child's health-related quality of life from the perspective of the child and the parent, a new study by a Baylor University psychologist has found. ADHD: Quality of Life for Children and Their Families - read more

Increased Muscle Mass May Lower Risk of Pre-Diabetes

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[01/08/2011] A recent study found that the greater an individual's total muscle mass, the lower the person's risk of having insulin resistance, the major precursor of type 2 diabetes. Increased Muscle Mass May Lower Risk of Pre-Diabetes - read more

Transcendental Meditation Improves Brain Functioning in ADHD Students

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[29/07/2011] A random-assignment controlled study found improved brain functioning and decreased symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, ADHD, in students practicing the Transcendental Meditation (TM) technique. Transcendental Meditation Improves Brain Functioning in ADHD Students - read more

Hearing the Voice of People with Dementia

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[27/07/2011] A model study with the title "Selbstwahrnehmung und Intervention" (self-perception and intervention) is being launched at the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases. A central goal of the study is to discover how the self-determination of people with dementia in the early stages of their illness can be fostered in an individual, precisely tailored, and thus resource-oriented manner.  Hearing the Voice of People with Dementia - read more

Hearing Loss Can Be Caused by Secondhand Smoke

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[22/07/2011] New York University (NYU) School of Medicine researchers report in a new study that exposure to tobacco smoke nearly doubles the risk of hearing loss among adolescents. Hearing Loss Can Be Caused by Secondhand Smoke - read more

Low Body Fat Does Not Signify Risk for Heart Disease

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[20/07/2011] Having a lower percentage of body fat may not always lower your risk for heart disease and diabetes, according to a study by scientists of Harvard Medical School (HMS). Low Body Fat Does Not Signify Risk for Heart Disease - read more

Young People with Type 1 Diabetes at Risk for Heart Disease

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[18/07/2011] New research shows that adolescents and young adults with type 1 (juvenile) diabetes have thicker and stiffer carotid arteries, also known as atherosclerosis, a risk factor for heart attack and stroke in adults. This research is believed to be the first to examine whether type 1 diabetes has a measurable effect on carotid arteries in this age group. Young People with Type 1 Diabetes at Risk for Heart Disease - read more

Unexpected Cell Repairs the Injured Spinal Cord

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[11/07/2011] Lesions to the brain or spinal cord rarely heal fully, which leads to permanent functional impairment. After injury to the central nervous system (CNS), neurons are lost and largely replaced by a scar often referred to as the glial scar based on its abundance of supporting glial cells.  Unexpected Cell Repairs the Injured Spinal Cord - read more

Pregnancy and Birth Environment May Affect Development of Autism in Twins

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[06/07/2011] The California Autism Twins Study suggests environmental influences, which could include parental age, low birth weight, multiple births, and maternal infections during pregnancy may greatly increase risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Pregnancy and Birth Environment May Affect Development of Autism in Twins - read more

Tool to Predict Disability Timeline for Progressive MS Patients

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[06/07/2011] Many patients with progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) worry how quickly the disease will progress. Now, by noting the presence of certain markers in a commonly performed diagnostic test, Mayo Clinic researchers can predict whether patients will suffer a faster onset of disability and counsel them to help ease anxiety. Tool to Predict Disability Timeline for Progressive MS Patients - read more

Increased Mortality Rate in People with Autism Who also Have Epilepsy

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[04/07/2011] Autism Speaks and Miami Children's Hospital examined co-morbidity of autism and epilepsy in brain donations and data to examine differences in mortality. Increased Mortality Rate in People with Autism Who also Have Epilepsy - read more

Planning Is Key to a Healthy and Happy Retirement

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[29/06/2011] For many older adults, chronic health problems and poor planning often hinder the enjoyment of retirement. Now, a researcher has found that planning for changes in lifestyle and health leads to better retirement for married couples. Planning Is Key to a Healthy and Happy Retirement - read more

Study Finds Pregnancy Safe in Multiple Sclerosis

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[27/06/2011] Canadian researchers have found that maternal multiple sclerosis (MS) is generally not associated with adverse delivery outcomes or risk to their offspring. Study Finds Pregnancy Safe in Multiple Sclerosis - read more

Type 1 Diabetes: Life Expectancy Improving

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[27/06/2011] The life expectancy of people diagnosed with type 1 diabetes dramatically increased during the course of a 30-year, long-term prospective study, according to a University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health study. Type 1 Diabetes: Life Expectancy Improving - read more

Olive Oil May Help Prevent Stroke in Older People

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[22/06/2011] It is not only delicious, but maybe also very helpful: A new study suggests that consuming olive oil may help prevent a stroke in older people.  Olive Oil May Help Prevent Stroke in Older People - read more

Families with Insurance Put off or Go without Care

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[01/06/2011] The high cost of health care is deterring parents from taking their children to the doctor or buying prescription medication, regardless of how much money they make or whether they have health insurance, according to a new study. Families with Insurance Put off or Go without Care - read more

Making the Invisible Visible: „Fatigue is often not recognised as a symptom of multiple sclerosis for years”

REHACARE.de spoke to Peter Flachenecker, head physician at the Neurological Rehabilitation Centre Quellenhof in Bad Wildbach, Germany. He is a member of the advisory board of the German Society for Multiple Sclerosis and reports on a new testing method, and other ways to brave the invisible agonies. Making the Invisible Visible: „Fatigue is often not recognised as a symptom of multiple sclerosis for years” - read more

African-Americans with MS Have Lower Vitamin D Levels

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[25/05/2011] African-Americans who have multiple sclerosis (MS) have lower vitamin D levels than African-Americans who don't have the disease, according to a new study.  African-Americans with MS Have Lower Vitamin D Levels - read more

Personality Affects How Likely We Are to Take Our Medication

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[25/05/2011] The results of a unique study from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, show that personality has an impact on how likely people are to take their medication. Personality Affects How Likely We Are to Take Our Medication - read more

Under-Developed Countries: Mobile Phones May Improve Diabetes Management

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[20/05/2011] A new study suggests that mobile phones could help low-income patients across the globe manage diabetes and other chronic diseases. Under-Developed Countries: Mobile Phones May Improve Diabetes Management - read more

Hormone Improves Long-Term Recovery from Stroke

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[18/05/2011] Scientists have discovered an explanation of how stroke patients can achieve better recovery. A hormone that is associated with the growth hormone system has proved to benefit recovery during the later phases of rehabilitation after a stroke.  Hormone Improves Long-Term Recovery from Stroke - read more

Hormone Improves Long-Term Recovery from Stroke

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[18/05/2011] Scientists have discovered an explanation of how stroke patients can achieve better recovery. A hormone that is associated with the growth hormone system has proved to benefit recovery during the later phases of rehabilitation after a stroke.  Hormone Improves Long-Term Recovery from Stroke - read more

Most Adults with Autism Go Undiagnosed

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[16/05/2011] Research led by the University of Leicester reveals that not a single person identified with autism or asperger's syndrome during a community survey in England actually knew they had the condition. Most Adults with Autism Go Undiagnosed - read more

Prevalence of Autism in South Korea Estimated

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[11/05/2011] Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in South Korea affect an estimated 2.64 percent of the population of school-age children, equivalent to 1 in 38 children, according to the first comprehensive study of autism prevalence using a total population sample. Prevalence of Autism in South Korea Estimated - read more

Stroke: New Sensor Glove May Help Patients Recover Mobility

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[11/05/2011] People who have strokes are often left with moderate to severe physical impairments. Now, thanks to a glove developed at McGill University, stroke patients may be able to recover hand motion by playing video games. Stroke: New Sensor Glove May Help Patients Recover Mobility - read more

Stroke: New Sensor Glove May Help Patients Recover Mobility

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[11/05/2011] People who have strokes are often left with moderate to severe physical impairments. Now, thanks to a glove developed at McGill University, stroke patients may be able to recover hand motion by playing video games. Stroke: New Sensor Glove May Help Patients Recover Mobility - read more

Helping Brush up Oral Hygiene in Nursing Homes

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[08/05/2011] People with dementia may soon have improved oral hygiene because of a National Institutes of Health 1.4 million dollars, four-year grant to an assistant professor of nursing, Penn State for a new study. Helping Brush up Oral Hygiene in Nursing Homes - read more

Nonprofit Health Organisations Often Use Social Media

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[08/05/2011] As the presence of social media continues to increase as a form of communication, health organisations are searching for the most effective ways to use the online tools to pass important information to the public.  Nonprofit Health Organisations Often Use Social Media - read more

Insomnia Linked to High Insulin Resistance in Diabetics

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[04/05/2011] In a new study to establish a link between sleep and diabetes, researchers found that people with diabetes who sleep poorly have higher insulin resistance, and a harder time controlling the disease. Insomnia Linked to High Insulin Resistance in Diabetics - read more

Higher Levels of Social Activity Decrease the Risk of Cognitive Decline

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[02/05/2011] According to a new study, frequent social activity may help to prevent or delay cognitive decline in old age. If you want to keep your brain healthy, it turns out that visiting friends, attending parties, and even going to church might be just as good for you as crossword puzzles. Higher Levels of Social Activity Decrease the Risk of Cognitive Decline - read more

Moderate Exercise Improves Brain Blood Flow in Elderly Women

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[27/04/2011] Research conducted at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital's Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine in Dallas suggests that it's never too late for women to reap the benefits of moderate aerobic exercise. Moderate Exercise Improves Brain Blood Flow in Elderly Women - read more

Psychiatric Disorders Linked with Epilepsy

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[27/04/2011] Researchers from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) and Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, have conducted the first study of its kind to examine in detail, the basis of psychiatric disorders which occur in people with epilepsy. Psychiatric Disorders Linked with Epilepsy - read more

Older Workers Benefit from High-Tech Health Promotion

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[20/04/2011] Older workers benefit most from a modest health behaviour program when it combines a web-based risk assessment with personal coaching. Older Workers Benefit from High-Tech Health Promotion - read more

Accountable Care Organisations May Curb Costs and Improve Care

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[18/04/2011] If implemented successfully, accountable care organizations (ACOs) have the ability to achieve better care, better population health, and lower costs, according to a new report released today by the Commonwealth Fund Commission.  Accountable Care Organisations May Curb Costs and Improve Care - read more

Vegetarians: Maybe Lower Risk of Metabolic Syndrome

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[15/04/2011] Loma Linda University study suggests metabolic syndrome with heart disease, diabetes and stroke is significantly less prevalent in vegetarians. Vegetarians: Maybe Lower Risk of Metabolic Syndrome - read more

Vegetarians: Maybe Lower Risk of Metabolic Syndrome

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[15/04/2011] Loma Linda University study suggests metabolic syndrome with heart disease, diabetes and stroke is significantly less prevalent in vegetarians. Vegetarians: Maybe Lower Risk of Metabolic Syndrome - read more

Diet-Exercise Combo Best for Obese Seniors

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[13/04/2011] For obese seniors, dieting and exercise together are more effective at improving physical performance and reducing frailty than either alone. Diet-Exercise Combo Best for Obese Seniors - read more

Older Lesbians and Gays: Higher Rates of Chronic Disease

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[06/04/2011] Members of California's aging lesbian, gay and bisexual population are more likely to suffer from certain chronic conditions, even as they wrestle with the challenges of living alone in far higher numbers than the heterosexual population.  Older Lesbians and Gays: Higher Rates of Chronic Disease - read more

Cardiac Pacing: Helping Epilepsy Patients With Ictal Asystole

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[04/04/2011] Researchers have found that cardiac pacing may help epilepsy patients with seizure-related falls due to ictal asystole, an unusual condition in which the heart stops beating during an epileptic seizure. Cardiac Pacing: Helping Epilepsy Patients With Ictal Asystole - read more

A Dog’s Job: The Right Nose for Diabetes

This early warning system is hairy and has a cold snout: Diabetes detection dogs, also called hypo dogs, hardly give way from their owner and hit alarm with the paw if a hypoglycaemia is threatening to come up – often long before the owner notes the first signs himself. A Dog’s Job: The Right Nose for Diabetes - read more

Physiotherapy with Pink Assistants: “The Pig Is not the Therapist, but Me.“

Pigs in a nursing home – what are they doing there? They are assisting their owner Daan Vermeulen. He is a physiotherapist from the town Borken in Germany. When visiting nursing homes with dementia patients and children with disabilities his tame house pigs Felix (4) and Rudi (5) accompany him. Four years ago he discovered by chance that they can keep his patients on their toes.  Physiotherapy with Pink Assistants: “The Pig Is not the Therapist, but Me.“ - read more

Marijuana Use May Hurt Intellectual Skills in MS Patients

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[30/03/2011] Any possible pain relief that marijuana has for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) may be outweighed by the drug's apparent negative effect on thinking skills, according to research of the American Academy of Neurology.  Marijuana Use May Hurt Intellectual Skills in MS Patients - read more

Reducing the Use of Health Services by Chronically Ill Older Adults

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[16/03/2011] A new report shows that older people who receive Guided Care, a new form of primary care, use fewer expensive health services compared to older people who receive regular primary care.  Reducing the Use of Health Services by Chronically Ill Older Adults - read more

Diabetes in Children: Convenient Blood Test Not Effective Enough for Diagnosis

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[14/03/2011] Doctors are increasingly using a convenient blood glucose test for diagnosing diabetes and pre-diabetes, but a study by the University of Michigan's C.S. Mott Children's Hospital shows it's not the best way to diagnose diabetes in children. Diabetes in Children: Convenient Blood Test Not Effective Enough for Diagnosis - read more

Prevalence and Severity of Bipolar Disorder Worldwide

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[14/03/2011] Despite international variation in prevalence rates of bipolar spectrum disorder, the severity and associated disorders are similar and treatment needs are often unmet, especially in low-income countries, according to a report. Prevalence and Severity of Bipolar Disorder Worldwide - read more

Walking Slows Progression of Alzheimer's

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[09/03/2011] Walking may slow cognitive decline in adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's disease, as well as in healthy adults, according to a study. Walking Slows Progression of Alzheimer's - read more

Type 1 Diabetes: Early Signs of Heart Disease in Children

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[28/02/2011] Researchers at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin discovered the early signs of cardiovascular disease are likely to manifest before the onset of puberty in many children with diabetes.  Type 1 Diabetes: Early Signs of Heart Disease in Children - read more

Link between two Pesticides and Parkinson's Disease

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[24/02/2011] New research shows a link between use of two pesticides, rotenone and paraquat, and Parkinson's disease. People who used either pesticide developed Parkinson's disease approximately two and a half times more often than non-users.  Link between two Pesticides and Parkinson's Disease - read more

Diabetes: Medication Education Key to Successful Adherence

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[21/02/2011] Researchers at the University of California, San Diego say that medication education is a key factor in helping patients with diabetes better stick to their drug treatments plans.  Diabetes: Medication Education Key to Successful Adherence - read more

Huge Step Forward in Treating Children with Spina Bifida

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[21/02/2011] Performing delicate surgery in the womb, months before birth, can substantially improve outcomes for children with a common, disabling birth defect of the spine. Huge Step Forward in Treating Children with Spina Bifida - read more

ADHD: Hand Movements May Help Predicting Symptom Severity

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[16/02/2011] Researchers found markers for measuring the ability of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) to control impulsive movements, which may reveal insights into the neurobiology of ADHD, inform prognosis and guide treatments. ADHD: Hand Movements May Help Predicting Symptom Severity - read more

How to Improve Healing of Diabetic Wounds and Bed Sores

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[16/02/2011] Loyola University Health System researchers are reporting on a promising new approach to treating diabetic wounds, bed sores, chronic ulcers and other slow-to-heal wounds. It may be possible to speed healing by suppressing certain immune system cells.  How to Improve Healing of Diabetic Wounds and Bed Sores - read more

Weight Loss plus Walking Essential for Obese Elderly

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[09/02/2011] Walking more and losing weight can improve mobility as much as 20 percent in older, obese adults with poor cardiovascular health, according to a new Wake Forest University study. Weight Loss plus Walking Essential for Obese Elderly - read more

Benefit of Osteoporosis Treatment: Extra Five Years of Life

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[04/02/2011] Researchers have noted an extraordinary and unexpected benefit of osteoporosis treatment – that people taking bisphosphonates are not only surviving well, better than people without osteoporosis, they appear to be gaining an extra five years of life.  Benefit of Osteoporosis Treatment: Extra Five Years of Life - read more

Elderly: Moderate Aerobic Exercise Improve Memory

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[02/02/2011] A new study shows that one year of moderate physical exercise can increase the size of the brain's hippocampus in older adults, leading to an improvement in spatial memory.  Elderly: Moderate Aerobic Exercise Improve Memory - read more

Workplace Noise-Related Hearing Loss Affects Sleep Quality

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[02/02/2011] Sustained exposure to loud workplace noise may affect quality of sleep in workers with occupational-related hearing loss, according to a new study by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev researchers. Workplace Noise-Related Hearing Loss Affects Sleep Quality - read more

Risk of Cardiovascular Disease: Diabetics Must Make Diet

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[31/01/2011] Diabetics can face a five times increase in the risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) than non-diabetics. This leads to a seven to ten year reduction in life expectancy and a higher probability of suffering a fatal heart attack.  Risk of Cardiovascular Disease: Diabetics Must Make Diet - read more

Women with MS more likely to Have MS-Related Gene than Men

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[26/01/2011] Women who have multiple sclerosis (MS) are more likely to have a gene associated with multiple sclerosis than men with the disease and it is this gene region where environment interacts with the genetics. Women with MS more likely to Have MS-Related Gene than Men - read more

Expensive Wait for Hip Replacements

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[24/01/2011] Patients who suffer from anxiety and depression are more likely to report worse results after a hip replacement. A year-long wait for the operation also entails significant costs to both society and the individual, reveals a new thesis. Expensive Wait for Hip Replacements - read more

Anti-Epileptic Drugs Associated with Increased Risk of Fracture in Elderly

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[21/01/2011] Most anti-epileptic drugs are associated with an increased risk of non-traumatic fracture in individuals 50 years of age and older. Anti-Epileptic Drugs Associated with Increased Risk of Fracture in Elderly - read more

Greater Awareness of Food Supply for Children with Diabetes Needed

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[19/01/2011] Managing diabetes in a child requires a careful balance of insulin, diet, and exercise. Buying essential medical supplies, such as needles and testing strips, adds a financial burden to families. According to a new study, the resulting food insecurity that arises from the financial burden of diabetes management increases a child's risk of being hospitalized due to complications from diabetes. Greater Awareness of Food Supply for Children with Diabetes Needed - read more

New Possibility of Reversing Damage Caused by MS

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[14/01/2011] Damage caused by multiple sclerosis could be reversed by activating stem cells that can repair injury in the central nervous system, a study has shown. New Possibility of Reversing Damage Caused by MS - read more

It Is a Pain to Take Care of Pain

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[03/01/2011] Researchers report that chronic pain takes a toll on primary care providers as well as their patients. They conclude that providers' needs should not be ignored if pain care is to be improved. It Is a Pain to Take Care of Pain - read more

Garlic Could Protect against Hip Osteoarthritis

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[22/12/2010] Researchers have discovered that women who consume a diet high in allium vegetables, such as garlic, onions and leeks, have lower levels of hip osteoarthritis. Garlic Could Protect against Hip Osteoarthritis - read more

Children with Hypertension more likely to Have Learning Disabilities

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[20/12/2010] Children who have high blood pressure are much more likely to have learning disabilities than children with normal blood pressure, according to a new University of Rochester Medical Center study. Children with Hypertension more likely to Have Learning Disabilities - read more

Living near Freeway Linked to Increased Risk of Autism

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[20/12/2010] Living near a freeway may be associated with increased risk of autism, according to a study published by a team of researchers from Children's Hospital Los Angeles, the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC) and the UC Davis MIND Institute.  Living near Freeway Linked to Increased Risk of Autism - read more

Hospital: Higher Mobility Reduces Stays

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[15/12/2010] A new study has shown that hospitalized elderly patients who literally "get back on their feet" by taking even short walks around a hospital unit tend to leave the hospital sooner than their more sedentary peers. Hospital: Higher Mobility Reduces Stays - read more

Infected Prosthetic Knees Cause Problems

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[13/12/2010] The number of people that undergo an operation to have a prosthetic knee joint is increasing. One reason is that the population is getting older, another is that people are also getting heavier, which is a factor in the development of osteoarthritis. The number of knee replacement operations has increased by 9 per cent a year in recent years.  Infected Prosthetic Knees Cause Problems - read more

Study: Possibility of Reversing Damage Caused by MS

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[13/12/2010] Damage caused by multiple sclerosis could be reversed by activating stem cells that can repair injury in the central nervous system, a study has shown. Study: Possibility of Reversing Damage Caused by MS - read more

Perceptual Training Improves Vision of the Elderly

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[10/12/2010] Elderly adults can improve their vision with perceptual training, according to a study from the University of California, Riverside (UCR) and Boston University that has implications for the health and mobility of senior citizens. Perceptual Training Improves Vision of the Elderly - read more

Stress Takes its Toll in Parkinson's Disease

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[08/12/2010] According to a new Northwestern Medicine study, dopamine-releasing neurons in a region of the brain called the substantia nigra lead a lifestyle that requires lots of energy, creating stress that could lead to the neurons' premature death. Their death causes Parkinson's disease. Stress Takes its Toll in Parkinson's Disease - read more

Breastfeeding: Seizure Drugs May not Harm Child's IQ

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[06/12/2010] There's good news for women with epilepsy. Breastfeeding your baby while taking your seizure medication may have no harmful effect on your child's IQ later on, according to a study published in the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.  Breastfeeding: Seizure Drugs May not Harm Child's IQ - read more

Belly Fat Puts Women at Risk for Osteoporosis

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[01/12/2010] For years, it was believed that obese women were at lower risk for developing osteoporosis, and that excess body fat actually protected against bone loss. However, a study found that having too much internal abdominal fat may, in fact, have a damaging effect on bone health. Belly Fat Puts Women at Risk for Osteoporosis - read more

Is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome A Personality Disorder?

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[17/11/2010] A new study suggests that chronic fatigue syndrome is associated with an increased prevalence of maladaptive personality features and personality disorders. Is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome A Personality Disorder? - read more

Unusual Health Rituals Observed by People over 65

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[15/11/2010] Eating steamed pears, having a soothing massage or bathing in a herbal mixture are just some of indigenous health practices used by older people to ward off or treat influenza, according to new research. Unusual Health Rituals Observed by People over 65 - read more

Sleep Disturbances Clearly Associated with Work Disability

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[10/11/2010] Sleep disturbances increase the risk of work disability and may slow the return to work process. This is especially true in cases where work disability is due to mental disorders or musculoskeletal diseases.  Sleep Disturbances Clearly Associated with Work Disability - read more

Older People: Napping is Healthy

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[03/11/2010] Older people are advised that taking an afternoon nap can lead to more active lives. Older People: Napping is Healthy - read more

High Rate of Restless Legs Syndrome in Adults with Fibromyalgia

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[25/10/2010] A study found that adults with fibromyalgia had a much higher prevalence and risk of restless legs syndrome (RLS) than healthy controls. The study suggests that treating RLS may improve sleep and quality of life in people with fibromyalgia. High Rate of Restless Legs Syndrome in Adults with Fibromyalgia - read more

Vitamin B12 May Help Protect Against Alzheimer's Disease

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[25/10/2010] A new study shows that vitamin B12 may protect against Alzheimer's disease, adding more evidence to the scientific debate about whether the vitamin is effective in reducing the risk of memory loss. Vitamin B12 May Help Protect Against Alzheimer's Disease - read more

Autism: Trained Service Dogs Can Help Children

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[22/10/2010] Dogs have a special role in the lives of children with special needs. According to a new study, specifically trained service dogs can help reduce the anxiety and enhance the socialisation skills of children with Autism Syndrome Disorders (ASDs).  Autism: Trained Service Dogs Can Help Children - read more

Diabetes: Conditions Improved after Phone Calls

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[20/10/2010] Phone calls with a peer facing the same self-management challenges helped diabetes patients manage their conditions and improved their blood sugar levels better than those who used traditional nurse care management services alone, according to research. Diabetes: Conditions Improved after Phone Calls - read more

Testing Early Detection Technique for Eye Disease in Premature Infants

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[20/10/2010] A new clinical trial at The Children's Hospital at University of Oklahoma (OU) Medical Center will focus on ways to catch a debilitating eye disease before it's too late. Testing Early Detection Technique for Eye Disease in Premature Infants - read more

How the Deaf Have Super Vision

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[18/10/2010] Deaf or blind people often report enhanced abilities in their remaining senses. Researchers have discovered there is a causal link between enhanced visual abilities and reorganisation of the part of the brain that usually handles auditory input in congenitally deaf cats. How the Deaf Have Super Vision - read more

Yoga Can Counteract Fibromyalgia

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[15/10/2010] According to new research conducted at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), yoga exercises may have the power to combat fibromyalgia – a medical disorder characterised by chronic widespread pain. Yoga Can Counteract Fibromyalgia - read more

Women with Diabetes Have more C-Sections and Fetal Complications

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[08/10/2010] Nearly half of women with diabetes prior to pregnancy have a potentially-avoidable C-section and their babies are twice as likely to die as those born to women without diabetes, according to a study. Women with Diabetes Have more C-Sections and Fetal Complications - read more

High Death and Disability Rates in Russia, Central Asia and Eastern Europe

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[06/10/2010] Preliminary findings from an upcoming new report by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) show alarming projections and reveal the poor state of post-fracture care in the Russian Federation and many other countries in the region. High Death and Disability Rates in Russia, Central Asia and Eastern Europe - read more

Suicide Rates High among Middle-Aged People

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[06/10/2010] The suicide rate for middle-aged people - a group considered relatively protected from suicide and with historically stable suicide rates - took an upward jump between 1999 and 2005, according to research. Suicide Rates High among Middle-Aged People - read more

Noise and Chemicals: Workers Lose their Hearing

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[01/10/2010] A study has shown that the presence of chemical contaminants can interact with noise and modify the way in which work-related "deafness" – which is increasingly common among young people – manifests itself. Noise and Chemicals: Workers Lose their Hearing - read more

Spike Mat Does Help – a Little

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[29/09/2010] Spike mats do not alleviate chronic pain. Nor do they lead to a better night’s sleep. But pain sufferers who have tested a spike mat did experience a measurable reduction in the worst peaks of pain. This is shown in a research study performed at Karlstad University in Sweden. Spike Mat Does Help – a Little - read more

Type 2 Diabetes: Self-Management Education Program Helps Latinos

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[29/09/2010] A diabetes self-management education program delivered by community health workers may be effective in improving the blood sugar levels and behavioral skills among Hispanics/Latinos with type 2 diabetes, according to a recent study. Type 2 Diabetes: Self-Management Education Program Helps Latinos - read more

Biosynthetic Corneas Restore Vision in Humans

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[17/09/2010] A new study from researchers in Canada and Sweden has shown that biosynthetic corneas can help regenerate and repair damaged eye tissue and improve vision in humans. Biosynthetic Corneas Restore Vision in Humans - read more

Biosynthetic Corneas Restore Vision in Humans

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[17/09/2010] A new study from researchers in Canada and Sweden has shown that biosynthetic corneas can help regenerate and repair damaged eye tissue and improve vision in humans. Biosynthetic Corneas Restore Vision in Humans - read more

Music on Prescription Might be Helpful to Treat Emotional and Physical Pain

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[15/09/2010] New research into how music conveys emotion could benefit the treatment of depression and the management of physical pain. Music on Prescription Might be Helpful to Treat Emotional and Physical Pain - read more

Music on Prescription Might be Helpful to Treat Emotional and Physical Pain

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[15/09/2010] New research into how music conveys emotion could benefit the treatment of depression and the management of physical pain. Music on Prescription Might be Helpful to Treat Emotional and Physical Pain - read more

Short Sleepers at Higher Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

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[13/09/2010] People who sleep less than six hours a night may be three times more likely to develop a condition which leads to diabetes and heart disease, according to researchers at the University of Warwick. Short Sleepers at Higher Risk of Type 2 Diabetes - read more

Type 2 Diabetes More Likely Among Moms Who Don't Breastfeed

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[08/09/2010] Mothers who did not breastfeed their children have significantly higher rates of type 2 diabetes later in life than moms who breastfed, report University of Pittsburgh researchers. Type 2 Diabetes More Likely Among Moms Who Don't Breastfeed - read more

Elderly: Low Vitamin D Linked to Metabolic Syndrome

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[06/09/2010] A new study adds to the mounting evidence that older adults commonly have low vitamin D levels and that vitamin D inadequacy may be a risk factor for the metabolic syndrome, a condition that affects one in four adults. Elderly: Low Vitamin D Linked to Metabolic Syndrome - read more

Stress Can Contribute to Late-Life Dementia

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[03/09/2010] Psychological stress in middle age could lead to the development of dementia later in life, especially Alzheimer's disease, reveals research from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. Stress Can Contribute to Late-Life Dementia - read more

Alzheimer's: Decreased Ability to Experience Emotions

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[01/09/2010] A new study found that patients with Alzheimer's may have a decreased ability to experience emotions; that is, they do not feel emotions as deeply as their healthy peers. This finding in a small group of patients may be useful for doctors assessing whether Alzheimer's patients are clinically depressed. Alzheimer's: Decreased Ability to Experience Emotions - read more

Preventing Back Pain for Frequent Laptop Users

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[01/09/2010] The symptoms are familiar to any student who has ever spent a long night pounding out a paper on a laptop computer: an aching neck, throbbing head and tingling fingers – how to prevent it. Preventing Back Pain for Frequent Laptop Users - read more

Eating Berries for Healthy Aging

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[30/08/2010] Scientists reported the first evidence that eating blueberries, strawberries, and acai berries may help the aging brain stay healthy in a crucial but previously unrecognised way.  Eating Berries for Healthy Aging - read more

Knee Arthritis: Flexible Options Can Help Keep you Active

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[30/08/2010] Middle-aged men and women with osteoarthritis of the knee now have more options than ever before for treatments that may allow them to remain active in the sports they love, according to a review. Knee Arthritis: Flexible Options Can Help Keep you Active - read more

Osteoporosis: Fractures Significantly Reduce Quality of Life

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[27/08/2010] An international study of more than 60,000 women highlights an additional risk associated with fractures. Osteoporosis: Fractures Significantly Reduce Quality of Life - read more

Going Barefoot in Home May Contribute to Elderly Falls

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[25/08/2010] Going barefoot in the home, or wearing slippers or socks with no shoes, may contribute to falls among the elderly, according to a new study from the Institute for Aging Research of Hebrew SeniorLife.  Going Barefoot in Home May Contribute to Elderly Falls - read more

New Variants Found that Indicate a Predisposition to Type 2 Diabetes

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[25/08/2010] An international team has discovered 12 more regions on the genome with DNA variants that are associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes, bringing the number to 38. New Variants Found that Indicate a Predisposition to Type 2 Diabetes - read more

Children with Special Needs Are at Increased Risk for Oral Disease

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[23/08/2010] For a child with special health care needs, special diets, frequent use of medicine and lack of proper oral hygiene can make it challenging to maintain good oral health. Children with Special Needs Are at Increased Risk for Oral Disease - read more

The Digital Fitness Coach for Seniors

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[11/08/2010] Scientists in the European research project PAMAP are working on a first prototype to measure physical activities to support healthier and independent living for elderly people. The Digital Fitness Coach for Seniors - read more

Childhood Malnutrition Affects Brain Function in Old Age

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[06/08/2010] Malnutrition early in life appears to diminish brain function in older adulthood, according to a study led by a Michigan State University (MSU) researcher that has implications for many poor, developing nations. Childhood Malnutrition Affects Brain Function in Old Age - read more

High Heels Affect Health

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[04/08/2010] A new study by an Iowa State University (ISU) kinesiology master's student has found that prolonged wearing of and walking in high heels can contribute to joint degeneration and knee osteoarthritis. High Heels Affect Health - read more

Age Is a Factor in Choosing Between Stroke-Prevention Procedures

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[26/07/2010] A published report provides the final details on how two stroke-prevention procedures are safe and equally beneficial for men and women at risk for stroke, though their effectiveness does vary by age, say researchers. Age Is a Factor in Choosing Between Stroke-Prevention Procedures - read more

Laugh Your Way to Retirement

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[26/07/2010] A sense of humor helps to keep people healthy and increases their chances of reaching retirement age. But after the age of 70, the health benefits of humor decrease, researchers have found. Laugh Your Way to Retirement - read more

Diet Could Slow Early Effects of Alzheimer

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[16/07/2010] Patients in the early to moderate stages of Alzheimer's Disease could have their cognitive impairment slowed or even reversed by switching to a healthier diet, according to a study. Diet Could Slow Early Effects of Alzheimer - read more

Can Smoking Protect against Parkinson’s?

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[07/07/2010] Smoking causes cancer, but it could protect against Parkinson’s disease. This has been demonstrated by various epidemiological studies, according to which there exists an inverse relationship between smoking and the probability of developing Parkinson’s disease. Can Smoking Protect against Parkinson’s? - read more

Mental Activity against Memory Problems in MS

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[25/06/2010] A new study shows that a mentally active lifestyle may protect against the memory and learning problems that often occur in multiple sclerosis (MS). Mental Activity against Memory Problems in MS - read more

Diabetes: Aspirin Recommendations Changed

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[23/06/2010] Experts are now recommending that low-dose aspirin therapy to prevent heart attacks be used somewhat more conservatively – that men younger than 50 and women younger than 60, who have diabetes but no other major risk factors, probably not use aspirin. Diabetes: Aspirin Recommendations Changed - read more

High Rates of At-Risk Drinking Among Elderly

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[09/06/2010] More than a third of drinkers 60 years old and older consume amounts of alcohol that are excessive or that are potentially harmful in combination with certain diseases they may have or medications they may be taking. High Rates of At-Risk Drinking Among Elderly - read more

Down Syndrome: Developing New Growth Charts

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[17/05/2010] Researchers will be measuring children with Down syndrome from birth to age 21 to develop updated growth charts. This effort brings together several experts. Down Syndrome: Developing New Growth Charts - read more

Vitamin B Therapy Dangerous for Diabetics with Kidney Disease

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[17/05/2010] The use of vitamin B to stop kidney damage in people with diabetes needs a closer look, and those with kidney damage now taking high vitamin B doses, should stop. That is the advice from a leading researcher. Vitamin B Therapy Dangerous for Diabetics with Kidney Disease - read more

New Strategy Normalizes Blood Sugars in Diabetes

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[19/04/2010] Researchers have identified a new strategy for treating type 2 diabetes, identifying a cellular pathway that fails when people become obese. By activating this pathway artificially, they were able to normalize blood glucose levels in severely obese and diabetic mice.  New Strategy Normalizes Blood Sugars in Diabetes - read more

Smokers Have Lower Risk of Developing Parkinson's

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[16/04/2010] Researchers have new insight into the relationship between Parkinson's disease and smoking. Several studies have shown that smokers have a lower risk of developing Parkinson's disease. Smokers Have Lower Risk of Developing Parkinson's - read more

Kidney Disease Hides in Diabetes Patients

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[09/04/2010] Millions of Americans may have chronic kidney disease (CKD) and not know it, according to a new study. Kidney Disease Hides in Diabetes Patients - read more

Age and Happiness Go Together Nicely

Old and wise, but sick and frustrated. That is the common stereotype when it comes to older people. Yet the current generation of 60 and older people are neither frail nor unhappy. Researchers discovered, that middle age is the most unhappy phase in one’s life – during the retirement phase things are looking up again. Age and Happiness Go Together Nicely - read more

Ageing: Feeling Lonely Increases Blood Pressure

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[26/03/2010] Chronic feelings of loneliness take a toll on blood pressure over time, causing a marked increase after four years, according to a new study. Ageing: Feeling Lonely Increases Blood Pressure - read more

Learning Keeps Brain Healthy

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[17/03/2010] Neurobiologists are providing the first visual evidence that learning promotes brain health – and, therefore, that mental stimulation could limit the debilitating effects of aging on memory and the mind. Learning Keeps Brain Healthy - read more

Video Games May Combat Depression in Older Adults

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[01/03/2010] Research suggests a novel route to improving the symptoms of subsyndromal depression (SSD) in seniors through the regular use of "exergames" – entertaining video games that combine game play with exercise. Video Games May Combat Depression in Older Adults - read more

Majority without Advance Medical Directives

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[24/02/2010] Approximately 66 percent of respondents to a Maryland telephone survey do not have advance medical directives, according to a new report. Majority without Advance Medical Directives - read more

Cigarette Smoking Is a Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease

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[12/02/2010] An analysis of published studies on the relationship between Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and smoking indicates that smoking cigarettes is a significant risk factor for the disease. Cigarette Smoking Is a Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease - read more

Elderly: Decreased Muscle Strength Predicts Functional Impairments

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[05/02/2010] Decreased muscle strength is associated with difficulty in performing functional activities such as stooping, crouching, or kneeling (SCK) in older adults, according to an observational study.  Elderly: Decreased Muscle Strength Predicts Functional Impairments - read more

Older Brains Make Good Use of Useless Information

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[27/01/2010] A study has found evidence that the older brain's weakened ability to filter out irrelevant information may actually give aging adults a memory advantage over their younger counterparts. Older Brains Make Good Use of Useless Information - read more

Waist-Hip Ratio Better for Gauging Obesity in Elderly

[07/10/2009] Body mass index (BMI) readings may not be the best gauge of obesity in older adults, according to new research. Instead the ratio of waist size to hip size may be a better indicator when it comes to those over 70.  Waist-Hip Ratio Better for Gauging Obesity in Elderly - read more

Risking Health on Dirty Toilet Floors

[26/06/2009] Nearly a quarter of a million disabled people in the UK are being denied access to public toilet facilities that meet their needs, forcing carers to change disabled loved-ones on dirty toilet floors, new research reveals. Risking Health on Dirty Toilet Floors - read more

Older People Are Not Getting their Five-a-Day

[29/04/2009] Older people are not eating enough fruit and vegetables, reveals a research from the Changing Ageing Partnership (CAP). Older People Are Not Getting their Five-a-Day - read more

Humour Helps Healthcare Staff and Patients

[09/04/2008] Humour can play an essential role in the most serious healthcare settings, even when patients are receiving intensive or end of life care, according to research.  Humour Helps Healthcare Staff and Patients - read more

Dolphin 'Therapy' a Dangerous Fad?

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[19/12/2007] People suffering from chronic mental or physical disabilities should not resort to a dolphin "healing" experience, warn two researchers from Emory University.  Dolphin 'Therapy' a Dangerous Fad? - read more

Cancer Survival Not Influenced by Emotional Status

[22/10/2007] A patient’s positive or negative emotional state has no direct or indirect effect on cancer survival or disease progression, according to a large scale new study.  Cancer Survival Not Influenced by Emotional Status - read more

Hospitals Risk Endangering Older Patients' Health

[01/09/2006] Nine out of ten nurses do not always have time to help patients who need assistance with eating, despite shocking levels of malnutrition in older patients, this reveals a new research from Age Concern.  Hospitals Risk Endangering Older Patients' Health - read more

Carnival Goers should Protect their Hearing

[25/08/2006] Revellers should protect their hearing at the Notting Hill Carnival from 27-28 August. The Don't Lose the Music Campaign is recommending that goers wear earplugs and take other simple steps to enjoy the music more safely. Carnival Goers should Protect their Hearing - read more

Eat What You Want and When You Want

[21/11/2005] Counting calories isn't the best way to lose weight, according to a new Brigham Young University study that suggests that an approach toward food called "intuitive eating” is better at producing lower cholesterol levels and body mass index scores.  Eat What You Want and When You Want - read more

Long Working Hours Boost Risk of Illness and Injury

[22/08/2005] The long working hours culture drives up the risk of injury and illness, reveals a study. And the risk has nothing to do with how hazardous the job is. Long Working Hours Boost Risk of Illness and Injury - read more

Puppy Socialisers Urgently Needed

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[14/02/2005] Local charity, Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, in the UK is in urgent and desperate need of members of the public to volunteer to take puppies and young dogs into their homes for up to six months as part of the dogs' early training. Puppy Socialisers Urgently Needed - read more