Health Discoveries in General Health News
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Low-carb diet brings down blood pressure as well as weight
February 15, 2010
A research project that compared two methods of weight loss – a low-carbohydrate diet versus a commonly used weight loss medication – resulted in weight loss plus a reduction in blood pressure for those on the low-carb diet.
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Research team suggests detection tool for Alzheimers before symptoms occur
February 12, 2010
A Florida research team may have found a new method of detecting Alzheimer's disease before symptoms occur that would increase the chances for prevention.
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Lack of women in cardiovascular studies shares blame for disparities in heart care
February 12, 2010
A report outlining disparities in how men and women are diagnosed and treated for cardiovascular disease in part blames the lack of women involved in clinical trials for the disease.
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Tailored treatment for heart disease preferred over meeting cholesterol target
February 12, 2010
Tailoring cholesterol treatment to a person's overall heart attack risk, rather than targeting a specific cholesterol level, is more effective in combatting heart disease, advises a new study.
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Snow shoveling can strain heart and cause injuries for those in poor physical shape
February 11, 2010
People who don't exercise on a regular basis should take precautions before heading out to shovel snow or risk injury, an expert at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia warns.
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Study_ Vitamin D may cut risk of colon cancer
February 11, 2010
European participants of a long-term cancer study who had high levels of vitamin D in their blood lowered their risk of colon cancer by as much as 40 percent, researchers found.
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Treadmill training shows improved walking movements for people with Parkinsons
February 11, 2010
A study published by The Cochrane Library in London shows that treadmill training may help people with Parkinson's disease develop better walking movements.
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Moving without self-imposed limitations may be good for sore backs
February 10, 2010
Learning to move according to "sensory motor learning" may ease back pain, according to researchers at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden.
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Ginkgo biloba could increase risk of seizures in people with epilepsy
February 10, 2010
A top-selling herbal remedy could have a harmful effect on people with epilepsy because it may increase the risk of seizures.
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Turning up volume during exercise can jeopardize hearing
February 10, 2010
Turning up the volume on an iPod is a common occurrence while people exercise at a gym, but a University of Alberta study found people may be risking hearing loss by pumping up the volume.
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High sodium, caloric intake linked to diabetes-related eye disease in African-Americans
February 10, 2010
Diabetes-related retinal disease in African-American patients appeared to be linked to their high intakes of calories and sodium during a long-term study reported recently in the Archives of Ophthalmology.
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Babies born to women who smoke show abnormal blood pressure levels
February 10, 2010
Blood pressure levels in babies born to smokers was abnormal shortly after birth and increasingly worse through their first year, as compared to babies born to non-smoking women, according to a Swedish study.
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Hypertension could lead to brain lesions in older women
February 9, 2010
The development of brain lesions that cause dementia later in life may be linked to hypertension in older women, according to data from the Women's Health Initiative Memory Study (WHIMS).
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Socializing with friends may influence eating and weight gain in children
February 9, 2010
Researchers at the University of Buffalo say socializing with friends may influence children's eating habits and shed light on childhood obesity.
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Virtual colonoscopy is effective screening for older patients
February 6, 2010
Older patients can benefit from using virtual colonoscopy as a screening method for colorectal cancer, a new study has found.
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Slow breathing eases pain of people living with fibromyalgia
February 6, 2010
Patients with fibromyalgia (FM) benefitted by "controlled breathing" during a study on how chronic pain and feelings of depression are affected by breathing exercises.
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Vitamin D plays role in relapses for people living with multiple sclerosis
February 4, 2010
California researchers have found that a low vitamin D level may cause a higher risk of relapses for people who developed multiple sclerosis (MS) in childhood.
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Siblings act as role models and influence social behavior of brothers and sisters
February 4, 2010
Siblings have a significant influence on the social and emotional development of their brothers and sisters, according to two U.S. researchers.
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Online biofeedback program could aid people with panic disorder
February 4, 2010
Taiwan researchers are testing an online biofeedback program to treat people who have panic disorder and anxiety problems.
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Molecule identified as a switch that causes allergic reactions
February 4, 2010
A molecule that directs immune cells to produce an allergic response has emerged in a study on how allergic diseases develop.
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