Archive for September, 2007

Alcohol Linked to Breast Cancer

Friday, September 28th, 2007
Women beware, the link between adult beverages and breast cancer pertains to the amount of alcohol consumed, rather than the type of drink. Researchers discover daily consumption of three or more ...

Set Goals, But OK To Quit

Friday, September 28th, 2007
For many, success in life is marked by an implied drive to succeed which includes goal setting and a never quit mentality. However, are there times when it is better to ...

Autistic Behaviors Can Improve

Friday, September 28th, 2007
A new study finds autistic behaviors can improve as individual’s progress through adolescence into adulthood. Hallmarks of autism include repetitive motions, problems interacting with others and impaired communication abilities with a wide difference in combinations ...

Genetic Link to Suicidal Thoughts With Depression Meds

Thursday, September 27th, 2007
A large study by Federal researchers suggests the suicidal thinking that sometimes occurs in people taking the most commonly prescribed class of antidepressants may have a genetic basis. Researchers discover specific variations in two genes ...

Alzheimer’s As “Type 3″ Diabetes

Thursday, September 27th, 2007
An emerging theory has insulin, the protein hormone associated with blood sugar levels, playing a key role in the preservation of memory. Research in the last few years has raised the possibility that Alzheimer’s memory ...

Stress Impacts Breast Cancer Recurrence

Wednesday, September 26th, 2007
A new study provides firm evidence of a relationship between stress and the recurrence of breast cancer. University of Rochester Medical Center investigators report that women diagnosed with metastasis ...

Alcohol Linked to Some Cancers

Wednesday, September 26th, 2007
Researchers have confirmed that alcohol consumption can increase the risk of head and neck cancers and that people who stop drinking can significantly reduce their cancer risk. Scientists from the Centre ...

Workplace Depression Intervention Shown Effective

Wednesday, September 26th, 2007
Although not commonplace, a phone-based, case-management workplace intervention program has been shown to effectively help workers who have depression, according to new research. A National Institute of Mental Health study published Tuesday ...

Computer Imaging For Alzheimer’s

Tuesday, September 25th, 2007
Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) may help researchers discover early stages of Alzheimer's disease and aid in the prediction of individuals who may be at risk. In a new study published ...

HRT Boosts Sexual Interest

Tuesday, September 25th, 2007
A new study produces unexpected results as authorities discover hormone therapy in early post-menopause increases sexual interest, but does not improve memory. The research is published in the Sept. 25 issue ...