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Low Cholesterol Linked to Severe Depression and Violent Behavior in Men

...ed to depression and violent behavior. A new study shows that men with relatively low cholesterol levels were up to seven times more likely to report symptoms of severe depression. Edward Suarez, PhD from Duke University Medical Center in Durham, N.C. Said, "I think that at some point, measurement of ch...

The Cancer Rumour mill working over time

...elieve such myths yet ignore research that clearly shows that some substances, such as tobacco, cause numerous forms of cancer. "It never ceases to amaze me -- people keep reaching out and focusing on little things that may have minimal or no role in cancer," says Virginia Stark-Vancs, MD, an oncologist ...

Good sleep enhances task performance

...e required for maximum increase in performance. It shows it need initial period of slow wave sleep followed by REM....

Controversial Levis jean ad to be withdrawn

...dvertisement poking fun at organ donation. The ad shows an unconscious man falling from a carousel horse. A team of medics approaches him and finds he has a jeans donor card. They take his pants, put them in a cooler like ones often used to transport human organs and take the package by helicopter to a ma...

Doctors at risk- the ugly side of the noble profession

A recent study shows that doctors are amongst the top victims of workplace crime. They are often threatened and abused by relatives of patients who die during treatment. Without going into who is right and who is wrong the report says doctors are targeted and sometimes m...

Skinny people need to exercise too

...is only for obese and fat people. But recent study shows that skinny people are also prone to developing heart diseases because fitness and fatness are both important factors in the genesis of various heart ailments. Dr. Peter T. Katzmarzyk of York University in North York, Canada, who headed the study, s...

Antidepressants come in handy for patients on treatment for hepatitis, cancers and multiple sclerosis

...an cause crippling depression. A new research now shows that the use of an antidepressant before starting the treatment can avoid this problem. Almost 50% of people on chemotherapy with high dose interferon for skin cancer (malignant melanoma), developed severe depression. But when they were given antid...

Diabetes and Depression often go hand-in-hand

...often the two illnesses occur together. The study shows that depression is a separate illness that frequently “co-occurs” with diabetes, and some research suggests depression often precedes and helps triggers the onset of diabetes. Depression-related behaviours such as overeating and getting little exerc...

Gene Therapy shows promise in treating Hemophilia

...to six men suffering from hemophilia. This method shows signs of helping these men fight the disease by producing the blood clotting protein they lack. None of the patients suffers side effects even after one year of the treatment. The study was designed only to test the safety and not the effectiveness...

Antibiotic induces liver damage in children with E.COLI infections.

...n caused by eating undercooked meat. A major study shows using antibiotics to treat children with E. coli bacterial infection increases the risk of developing a potentially deadly liver disorder. "Our data suggests that antibiotics are not only not helpful, but are potentially harmful in children with dia...

Heart disease threat starts early in life for Diabetics

...oking and length of time with diabetes. The study shows that the Diabetics are more prone for developing atherosclerosis, a condition in which fatty plaque accumulates inside the arteries and obstructs the flow of blood and oxygen. In the general population, atherosclerosis accounts for roughly 1.5 millio...

Big and Bright

A new study shows that smaller babies tend to have lower IQs.While the differences are too small to have any practical significance they might be of importance at a population level. Researchers at Columbia University have examined over 2500 children at age seven...

Headache decreases appetite

...g the first four hours after they are applied.This shows that there is an intimate link between the brain regions and the pain and appetite....

Ear infection- a new treatment

The study in this week’s British Medical Journal shows that bacteria with the ability to inhibit the growth of the pathogens responsible for ear infections can be used successfully and may help reduce the use of antibiotics. Acute Otitis Media is one of the most common bacterial infections in young chil...

Say "no" to x-rays

...tation of actvities. The authors said their study shows that radiography should not be given to patients suffering lower back pain unless serious spinal disease is suspected. <br...

A boost to quit smoking

...er. Thus this is an encouraging news, because it shows that your health can start to benefit almost straight away. Hence this can motivate people to quit smoking....

Heart Attacks during Menstruation!

...ing or immediately after the period. The research shows light to understanding the key role that female sex hormones play in a wide range of functions. Research has already shown that the time of the month can profoundly affect the symptoms of migraine, asthma and cardiac arrhythmia.The early follicular p...

Osteoporosis in men

...re, one-third will die within a year.// Research shows several risk factors linked to osteoporosis in men, including undiagnosed low levels of testosterone, prolonged exposure to certain medications and unhealthy lifestyle habits such as smoking, excessive drinking and lack of exercise. A final factor, s...

Is acupuncture safe?

... The public can be reassured by these studies - it shows acupuncture is at least as safe as routine drug treatment. But the research has not yet proved that whether acupuncture actually works. Source- Medical Journal...

Air pollution affects the heart

...e linked with a decrease in heart rate variability shows that it has an adverse impact on the heart....

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