Medical News
Long-term Sleep Deprivation Negatively Affects Cholesterol Metabolism, Contributes To Heart Disease
Tech Times - 24 Apr 2016 12:28
Sleep deprivation over a course of time can negatively impact cholesterol metabolism and can lead to the development of killer health diseases, reveals a new study from the University of Helsinki.
People With HIV May Age Faster: Virus Causes Premature Aging Of Cells
Tech Times - 24 Apr 2016 03:36
HIV treatment may cause cells to age faster, a new study has found. This means people with HIV must also take action to curb the effects of premature aging.
Molecular Pathway Maintains Smooth Muscle Critical For Digestive System: Study
Tech Times - 24 Apr 2016 12:17
Using genetically altered mice, UMass researchers identified a molecular pathway that plays a major role in maintaining the smooth muscle tone of the digestive system. The study aims to help drug development target speci...
Ontario Plans To Give Boys HPV Vaccine: Here's Why
Tech Times - 24 Apr 2016 04:59
Young boys in Ontario will be receiving free vaccinations against the human papillomavirus (HPV) and its potential subsequent cancers starting September. Ontario is expanding their HPV program to include all students in ...
Scientists Discover Nanotechnology Coating That Can Kill 99.9 Percent Of Superbugs
Tech Times - 24 Apr 2016 10:34
A new water-based coating could be added to the production process of metals, ceramics or glass. This will prevent the spread of the deadly supergbugs and could also kill disease-causing pathogens.
Chemotherapy Drugs Not Linked To Fogged Mental Condition, Study Says
Tech Times - 24 Apr 2016 09:23
Chemotherapy is a two-faced cancer treatment as it kills cancer cells but posts other health problems. The chemo drug anthracycline has been said to cause fogged mental condition among breast cancer patients, but new res...
CDC, OSHA Issue Guidance For Protecting Workers From Occupational Exposure To Zika: What You Should Know
Tech Times - 24 Apr 2016 04:43
CDC and OSHA released on April 22 a guidance to protect workers from occupational exposure to Zika, outlining the occupational hazards related to the infection and what can be done to protect pregnant employees or men wh...
Mosquito Killer Billboard Helps Prevent Zika Spread In Brazil
Tech Times - 24 Apr 2016 19:10
Mosquito killer billboards installed in Rio de Janeiro attract and trap mosquitoes that carry Zika virus. This is how the billboards work.
Being Sedentary May Promote Hardening Of Arteries: Study
Tech Times - 24 Apr 2016 12:28
If you want to reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, there's one important tip you should never forget. It's best to move around or walk.
Risk Of Frailty Lower Among Widowed Than Married Women
Tech Times - 24 Apr 2016 11:17
Marriage is said to benefit couples in terms of health, but a new research says otherwise. The researchers have found that risks of frailty among widowed women are lower as compared to married women.
Fructose Alters Specific Brain Genes, But Omega-3 May Reverse Effects
Tech Times - 24 Apr 2016 11:01
Fructose consumption was found to alter brain genes, which regulate important physiologic functions. Researchers from UCLA also discovered that omega-3 diet can reverse the fructose's harmful effects.
Here's Why We Do Not Sleep Well In A New Place
Tech Times - 24 Apr 2016 09:37
Tossing and turning on your first night sleeping in a new place? Researchers have found that your brain may have something to do with what is known as the first-night effect.
Celebrity Cancer Treatments May Influence Women's Breast Cancer Choices
Tech Times - 24 Apr 2016 09:35
A new study finds that celebrities' choice of cancer treatments strongly influence women's breast cancer therapy options. This is further propelled by the media's extensive coverage of the celebrities' diagnosis and chos...
Eating Disorders Anorexia Nervosa And Bulimia More Common In All-Girls Schools
Tech Times - 24 Apr 2016 09:23
Young girls studying in all-girls schools are twice as likely to have eating disorders compared to those attending mixed schools, according to a new study. Anorexia nervosa is no laughing matter as it leads to six-fold r...
Teen Moms May Not Follow Sleep Practices To Reduce SIDS Risk In Infants
Tech Times - 24 Apr 2016 08:55
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome can be avoided but a new study has found that many teen mothers reject expert recommendations on how to avoid it in favor of relying on their instincts.
'Mediterranean' diet linked to lower risk of heart attacks & strokes in heart patients
EurekAlert! - 24 Apr 2016 06:00
(European Society of Cardiology) A 'Mediterranean' diet, high in fruit, vegetables, fish and unrefined foods, is linked to a lower risk of heart attack and stroke in people who already have heart disease, according to a ...
Transformational Leadership Style Might Be Harming Employees' Health: Report
Tech Times - 24 Apr 2016 04:14
A new study reveals something startling about transformational leadership. Inspirational managers may end up making their employees sicker in the long run as added pressure prevents them from taking care of themselves be...