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Breast cancer ignorance revealed

... sure they attend breast screening sessions. But fewer than half of the women in the survey, which was supported by high street chemist chain Boots, said they were confident they would know which changes were worthy of being reported to their GP. Another 13% mistakenly said they did not think that wome...

World's oldest turns 116 in Japan

...d in the years ahead by a population consisting of fewer and fewer Japanese of working and tax-paying age....

Dog DNA reveals man's link with best friend

...billion base pairs of DNA, or about half a billion fewer than humans. Genomic Researchers of the study say that genetic sequence is important for medical research because dogs share about 360 of the same genetic disorders that are known in humans. Dogs, they said, are second only to humans in the thoroughn...

Dog DNA reveals man's link with best friend

...billion base pairs of DNA, or about half a billion fewer than humans. Genomic Researchers of the study say that genetic sequence is important for medical research because dogs share about 360 of the same genetic disorders that are known in humans. Dogs, they said, are second only to humans in the thoroughn...

Don’t Blame the High Heels

... wearing heels more often actually trended towards fewer knee problems. Researchers did, however, link knee problems with being overweight during the fourth decade of life. Women who reported a body mass index at or above 25 between 36 and 40 years old were significantly more likely to have knee problems...

Depression a cause for Death in Elderly

...er in those depressive symptoms than in those with fewer symptoms.” Women were affected more than men. Depressed men were not at increased risk of mortality compared with men with some symptoms of depression. One of the strengths of this study is that it involves people living in the community and not in ...

Promising Treatment for Diabetes

...ucagon-like peptide 1, or GLP-1, had significantly fewer of these complications than those who remained on standard oral medications. The study involved 16 patients. Eight remained on usual care and eight discontinued their usual oral medications and received a continuous infusion of GLP-1 via an infusion...

Reducing Pain from Knee Surgery

...ID rofecoxib had significantly less pain, consumed fewer painkillers, and had significantly fewer sleep disturbances. Those taking the drug also had an increased range of motion of the knee after su...

Reducing Pain From Knee Surgery

...ID rofecoxib had significantly less pain, consumed fewer painkillers, and had significantly fewer sleep disturbances. Those taking the drug also had an increased range of motion of the knee after su...

Diet might just have an Effect on Breast Cancer

...r example, that earlier menarche, later menopause, fewer children, and delayed childbirth all increase a woman’s risk of getting breast cancer. The role diet plays in the process, however, has been less clear, although studies do suggest low-fat, high-fiber diets might reduce the amount of hormones in a wo...

Benefits of Nitric Oxide in the Treatment of Premature Infants

... sham group. Those receiving nitric oxide also had fewer episodes of severe bleeding or other severe blood-related problems. The investigators conclude inhaled nitric oxide decreases the incidence of chronic lung disease and death in premature infants with respiratory distress syndrome. However they say a...

Life after Bypass not so Promising for Women.

... the surgery are generally older, sicker, and have fewer social supports. In this study, investigators from Duke University looked at 96 women and 184 men who underwent the operation, assessing them for medical and quality of life factors before their surgeries. They were then followed for one year. Over...

Disease Management Programs – Effective for Heart Patient

...sense of well-being and better mood. They also had fewer symptoms of chest pain and breathlessness. Thus researchers say “There seems to be a need for interventions that go beyond the simple transfer of information and reminders. Education should be followed by empowerment and monitoring, with iteration o...

Reducing Number Of Cigarettes Not Enough

...ggest people who are trying to cut back by smoking fewer cigarettes per day alter their smoking behavior by inhaling longer and deeper, which is known to alter a smoker’s exposure to carcinogens. Investigators conclude, “The results indicate that some smokers may benefit from reduced smoking, but for most ...

Drug Found Effective In Reducing Vertebral Fractures In Women

...archers report new vertebral fractures occurred in fewer patients in the strontium ranelate group than in the placebo group. Specifically, patients on the drug had 49-percent reduced risk in the first year of treatment and a 41-percent reduction during the three-year study. Researchers say at the end of th...

An Incentive For Breast Cancer Survivors

...ated among older survivors because they experience fewer disturbances in mood and body esteem. As expected, the sedentary group was significantly heavier and less fit than the regular exercisers in that they were able to complete a walk test in less time. Previous studies show regular exercise improves bod...

Estrogen Found To Protect the Colon Against Cancer

...onsumed soy protein and developed colon cancer had fewer and smaller tumors than those mice that did not have soy protein. Specialists say there are no known harmful side effects to eating soy protein but they say that it is more beneficial to eat the food and not the supplement....

Study On Self Measurement Of Blood Pressure

...uring your high blood pressure at home may lead to fewer blood pressure medications and slightly lower costs. Researchers compared self-measurement at patients’ homes to conventional doctors’ office measurements of blood pressure for patients with high blood pressure. The study included 400 patients with a...

Folic Acid Found To Be Beneficial For Stroke Patients

...duction in homocysteine levels was associated with fewer deaths due to stroke and cardiovascular disease. Researchers thus conclude that, “If folic acid fortification is responsible for the improvement in stroke-associated mortality, the public health benefits are substantial.”...

The Effects Of Estrogen Therapy

..., researchers say women on estrogen-alone suffered fewer hip fractures than women on a placebo. Thus researchers say women can continue to take estrogen-alone for postmenopausal symptoms, but they should only take the smallest effective dose for the shortest possible time. Since estrogen-alone seems to of...

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