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2 in 5 adults with RHeumatoid Arthritis are physically inactive

2 in 5 adults with rheumatoid arthritis are physically inactive

A new study, funded by a grant from the National Institute for Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), found that two in five adults (42%)…


New lung cancer test predicts survival New lung cancer test predicts survival

In the two largest clinical studies ever conducted on the molecular genetics of lung cancer, an international team led by…

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New research sheds light on gene…

Researchers at Queen’s University have identified a possible cause for the loss of a tumour suppressor gene (known as PTEN) that can lead to the development of more aggressive forms of prostate cancer.

“This discovery gives us a greater understanding of how aggressive prostate cancer develops because we now have some insight into the mechanism by which… New research sheds light on gene destruction linked to aggressive prostate cancer

Can coffee really thwart type 2…

Your morning “cup of Joe” may do more than deliver the jolt you need to get going—it may also help you stave off type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests.

But, before you pour yourself a second cup know this: The study authors said their research was done with cell cultures and there’s no proof yet that coffee… Can coffee really thwart type 2 diabetes?



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Removal And Storage Of Ovarian Tissue…

For the first time in Germany, a woman has given birth to a child after removal and preservation of tissue from one of her ovaries. This course of action was necessary to avoid infertility owing to chemo- and radiotherapy. Andreas… Removal And Storage Of Ovarian Tissue Enables Birth After Cancer Treatment

Deaths from heart attacks halved in…

The death rate from heart attack in England has halved in the last decade, claims a research paper published today in the British Medical Journal.

Compared with earlier years, the study found there were fewer heart attacks in… Deaths from heart attacks halved in last decade

Walk away from depression

Exercise and depression research has demonstrated that exercise helps depression quickly.

One exercise and depression study showed that the improvement in mood begins just ten minutes after you start exercising. Mood was found to continue to get better… Walk away from depression




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Sleep problems increase risk for cardiovascular…

People who suffer from sleep disturbances are at major risk for obesity, diabetes, and coronary artery disease, according to new research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.  For the first time in such a large… Sleep problems increase risk for cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity, study shows

Oral HPV infection, HPV-related cancers more…

Oral HPV infection is more common among men than women, explaining why men are more prone than women to develop an HPV related head and neck cancer, according to a study presented at the Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancer Symposium.… Oral HPV infection, HPV-related cancers more common in men

Having a Dog or Cat Helps…

A spoonful of medicine goes down a lot easier if there is a dog or cat around. Having pets is helpful for women living with HIV/AIDS and managing their chronic illness, according to a new study from the Frances Payne… Having a Dog or Cat Helps Women Cope with HIV/AIDS




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Drinking black tea may cut blood…

People who enjoy drinking black tea throughout the day may get the added benefit of a slight reduction in their blood pressure, suggests a new Australian study.

Although the study cannot identify specific components of the tea that… Drinking black tea may cut blood pressure

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The first study to investigate risk factors for the vascular condition called CCSVI (chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency) in volunteers without neurological disease has identified what the researchers call a remarkable similarity between this condition and possible or confirmed risk factors… Risk factors for CCSVI are similar to risk factors for developing MS, UB study shows

Accelerated infant growth increases risk of…

Accelerated growth in the first three months of life, but not fetal growth, is associated with an increased risk of asthma symptoms in young children, according to a new study from The Generation R Study Group at Erasmus Medical Center… Accelerated infant growth increases risk of future asthma symptoms in children

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