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Gene variation simulates cholesterol response to oestrogen

...this variant of the gene. Having high HDL should decrease the risk of heart disease although it is not yet known whether the current findings will mean fewer heart attacks for these women. The study may explain why previous research has shown no particular benefit from HRT in women with established heart di...

HRT an accretion of cancer

...own the drugs, which replace natural hormones that decrease with menopause, cause a slightly increased risk of cancer of the breast and endometrium, the lining of the womb. Dr Elisabeth Weiderpass, of the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, says that low dosages does not harm but should not be used continuou...

Acute Measles Supresses HIV Replication

...e we expected to see HIV replication increase, not decrease with measles," says the study’s lead author William Moss, MD, MPH, assistant research professor of international health and molecular microbiology and immunology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.For the study, Dr. Moss and his c...

Young women prone to heart attack

... to men increasing 15.4 per cent for every 10 year decrease in age."The interaction between sex and age has an important effect on long-term mortality rate after myocardial infarction (heart attack)", the authors said. Cardiovascular disease kills more women than all cancers. The early warning signs of heart...

Cell transplants used to fend off Parkinson's symptoms

... neurons in the brain. Levels of dopamine steadily decrease as Parkinson's progresses. This is the first human intracerebral retinal cell implantation study in the world and we are encouraged by the results so far. In the implantation procedure, doctors use brain imaging to select specific sites to deposit t...

Blood transfusion linked to lung ailment

...re routinely treated with diuretics, or drugs that decrease body fluid by increasing urine production. But diuretics can be dangerous and even deadly for TRALI patients, who need more fluids....

The hazards of using disinfectant hand gel

...hand rubs, for hospital hand washing may lead to a decrease in hygiene. Getting doctors and nurses to wash their hands between each patient is thought to be a major advance in reducing hospital infections.// Soap and water is used in US, while in Europe, an alcohol-based rub is more common. Both have drawback...

Measles Suppresses AIDS Virus

...e we expected to see HIV replication increase, not decrease with measles//," Dr. William Moss, who led the study, said. He said measles usually suppresses the immune system. Researchers said the children with both HIV and measles had higher than normal levels of CD8 T-cells, which are a measure of immune res...

Healthy snacks improve nutrition of kids

... the percentage of daily calories from fat did not decrease much, she pointed out that the outcome was the same as seen with other, more expensive and time-consuming interventions. For example, a 3-month education program was found to lower the percentage of calories youngsters got from fat by only 1.5%--less...

Anorexia in boys is common too

... part of the needed weight experienced a continued decrease in bone mineral density. However, boys who regained their normal weight experienced a rapid increase in bone mineral density--at twice the rate seen in non-anorexic boys--allowing them to catch up with their peers. The same effect has been observed ...

Protection mechanism of fatty acids for Cancer

...a diet high in omega-3s. This measure was found to decrease the risk of these highly prone mice to that of normal animals. This new insight into how omega-3 fatty acids interfere with the mechanism of cancer could well lead to the development of effective protective strategies....

Caffeine reduces infant blood flow

...rough most of the small intestine had a 22 percent decrease in BFV at one hour and a 32 percent decrease at two hours. Researchers also observed blood pressure, heart rate, and left ventricle output, but f...

Bone loss can be reduced by Potassium

...ensity went up - whereas normally one expect it to decrease with this medical condition. This is the first time that potassium - rather than calcium - has been shown to have a beneficial effect on bone loss. This was just a small study - so the hope is that it can now be reproduced on a larger scale....

Supplements for Ear Infections

...enoic acid (EPA), an omega-3 fatty acid that helps decrease inflammation. Researchers also confirmed previous studies that show lower levels of vitamin A and selenium in children. In the second part of the study, seven of the eight children received the three nutritional supplements. These children had to ta...

A closer look at Vitamins

...ne if vitamin E, vitamin C or a multivitamin could decrease the risk of death from cardiovascular disease. M...ers found supplement use was not associated with a decrease in the risk of death from heart disease. However, researchers feel there could be potential small b...

New therapy for PMS

... full-dosing. All of the women reported an overall decrease in their symptoms, while the half-cycle group achieved the greatest decrease in symptoms. Authors of the study conclude, "These results from a small number of subjects with ope...

New surgery in head and neck cancer

...ouths. After treatment, there was a considerable decrease in pain and discomfort. Radiofrequency ablation was able to control the cancer locally, with minimal damage to surrounding healthy tissue. So far results have been reported on just four patients, but the trial is ongoing....

Breastfeeding may decrease Breast Cancer Risk

... her lifetime. Additionally, there was a 7-percent decrease for every birth regardless of whether the mother ever breastfed. Valerie Beral, one of the researchers in the study, says, "The results of this study are a major step forward in our understanding of why breast cancer is so common in developed countr...

Mental illness a key factor in suicide

...e from psychiatric facilities could therefore help decrease suicide rates....

Many factors influence sexual potency

...ten can modify doses of the medication which might decrease adverse side effects. - Smoking can be a factor. Smoking can affect genital blood flow and can decrease sexual capability. - Excessive intake of alcohol can have a negative effect on sex drive and perfor...

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