A new study has linked secondhand smoke to nonsmokers’ risk of stroke by 30 percent. Stroke accounts for every one in 19 deaths in the U.S and is the leading cause of disability. Deaths from smoking and secondhand smoke are estimated at more than 480,000 annually, according to the CDC. Data was used from the ...click here to read more
Even without freshly baked goods in arm’s reach, if you vividly imagine their smell you’re more likely to be overweight, says a new study. To better understand food cravings, researchers presented their findings at the Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior. Researchers believed that one’s ability to imagine odors could ...click here to read more
Although incidences of breast cancer in the U.S are on the decline, it still affects thousands of women across America. Health officials estimate that 231,840 new cases are expected to be diagnosed in 2015 alone. Typically breast cancer is treated with medications such as tamoxifen, which blocks estrogen receptors – these cause cancer cells to ...click here to read more
Since the late 1800s women have been living longer than men. Understanding how women attained this longevity – there is a 70 percent decline in female death rates as opposed to men – has long been the subject of research. Researchers at the University of Southern California’s Leonard Davis School of Gerontology investigated and came ...click here to read more
Chicago health authorities have stepped up their battle against West Nile virus after a batch of infected mosquitos tested positive in the area. This is the fourth case found in the area since May. Within a month another batch tested positive in Evergreen Park. These two episodes were then followed by a third positive testing ...click here to read more
Researchers are working to uncover what happens in the brains of schizophrenia sufferers. Currently, the cause of schizophrenia is unknown. Although there have been theories linking genetics and environmental factors, an exact cause has eluded researchers. But a study conducted by Georgia State University analyzed brain scans at several locations across the U.S. The study ...click here to read more
Researchers believe they have pinpointed the gene responsible for deadly plaque buildup in the heart. A study at the University of Virginia’s School of Medicine (UVSM) has shed new light on how and why the arteries of the heart harden and thicken, also known as atherosclerosis. This disease can lead to fatal heart attacks and ...click here to read more
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) has sponsored the clinical trial of a new vaccine designed to protect against West Nile virus. The experimental vaccine was originally discovered and developed by scientists at the Oregon National Primate Research Center at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland. Now, it is being tested ...click here to read more
Health Canada’s plain language labeling rules will begin to come into force as early as this month. The first step in the process is for Health Canada to review mock-ups of labels and packages of prescription drugs provided by manufacturers. The manufacturers will also have to provide evidence that proposed brand names will not be ...click here to read more
Changes to blood pressure guidelines are putting seniors at risk for under treatment, according to a study. Currently, one-third of American adults have hypertension, which contributes to fatal heart disease. Blood pressure guideline changed in 2014, when the Joint National Committee released their eighth update. For those over the age of 60, healthy blood pressure ...click here to read more
We know that healthy habits are essential for overall good health and new research says this can keep our hearts happy. Published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, research suggests seniors – those over 65 – who partake in healthy habits (drinking in moderation, exercise and not smoking) can reduce their risk ...click here to read more
Researchers battling the deadly dengue fever have isolated the structure of a human antibody that can fight the (so far) invincible virus. Researchers at Vanderbilt University and the National University of Singapore found that a structure of the monoclonal antibody overcomes and negates the effect of the potentially lethal dengue virus. The studies were done ...click here to read more
Cholesterol-lowering statins might cause aggression, suggests a new study published in PLOS ONE. But only if you’re a woman. “Many studies have linked low cholesterol to increased risk of violent actions and death from violence, defined as death from suicide, accident and homicide,” said lead author Beatrice Golomb. She said most clinical trials that monitored ...click here to read more
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) report that more Americans, about half of all surveyed, are watching their sodium intake. The CDC surveyed 180,000 people from 26 states, and found that those with high blood pressure were more likely to give up salt. “Excess sodium intake is a major risk factor for hypertension, and subsequently, ...click here to read more
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