Not getting enough sleep may pose significant dangers on the road, a new study indicates. The study examined the quantity of sleep in young drivers, and found that those getting fewer than 6 hours were significantly more likely to be involved in collisions. A study by Alexandra L. C. Martiniuk, M.Sc, Ph.D., of The George… [Continue Reading]
Young Drivers Getting Less than 6 Hours of Sleep More Likely to Be Involved in Collisions
May 21, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Older Prostate Cancer Patients Should Consider Foregoing Aggressive Treatment to Improve Quality of Life
May 21, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Many men with prostate cancer may want to consider not pursuing aggressive treatment for the disease, a new study suggests. Researchers have found that in older patients and those with other underlying health conditions, other health problems are far more likely to cause death than the prostate cancer. Together with the serious side effects of… [Continue Reading]
Smoking During Pregnancy Increases Offspring’s Risk of Obesity and Diabetes
May 20, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Smoking during pregnancy is known to be harmful to the fetus, and a new study suggests that there are long-term effects on the child, which could even impact the health of the third generation. Researchers have found that women whose mothers smoked during pregnancy are at a higher risk of obesity and gestational diabetes. Women… [Continue Reading]
Depression in Cancer Patients Predicts Poor Outcomes
May 17, 2013 By Leave a Comment
A new study suggests that mental health may have a big impact during a patient’s battle against cancer. Patients who suffer from symptoms of depression are more likely to die than those with normal mental health, according to researchers. Depressed cancer survivors are twice as likely to die prematurely than those who do not suffer… [Continue Reading]
New Embryo Sorting Technique May Improve In Vitro Fertilization Success Rate
May 17, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Determining which embryos are most likely to survive and lead to a successful pregnancy and birth is key to effective in vitro fertilization. Researchers now report that a new screening method, based on how quickly embryos develop before being transferred into the uterus, can improve success rates. Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and… [Continue Reading]
Improving Fitness Later in Life Reduces Risk of Heart Failure
May 16, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Improvements in fitness can reduce your risk of heart failure, new research suggests, regardless of age. A new study has found that middle-aged men and women who improved their fitness over an eight-year period significantly lowered their likelihood of the condition. Middle aged and out of shape? It’s not too late to get fit —… [Continue Reading]
Drug Effective in Treating BRCA-Positive Patients With Pancreatic and Prostate Cancer
May 16, 2013 By Leave a Comment
While mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes are most commonly known to cause breast and ovarian cancer, they are also linked to cancers of other organs, including the prostate and lung. A new study has shown that a particular drug can limit the progression of non-breast cancers in carriers of the mutant genes. In… [Continue Reading]
Flu During Pregnancy Increases Risk of Child Developing Bipolar Disorder by Four-Fold
May 15, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Although many pregnant women are concerned about whether getting a flu vaccine is safe for their child, research shows that the risks of having the flu during pregnancy are significant. A new study has found that infection with the flu during pregnancy is linked to a 4-fold greater risk of a child developing bipolar disorder… [Continue Reading]
New Drug Shows Potential to Slow Alzheimer’s Disease Progression
May 13, 2013 By Leave a Comment
A new drug reported by researchers has the potential to slow Alzheimer’s disease and reverse memory symptoms. The drug affects multiple cell signalling pathways in the brain, including a growth factor, that may cause the beneficial effects. A drug developed by scientists at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, known as J147, reverses memory deficits… [Continue Reading]