Archive for September, 2007

Smoking Cessation Tied to Genes

Tuesday, September 18th, 2007
According to a new study on genotyping, the effectiveness of a smoking-cessation drug may depend on your genes. An enzyme known to metabolize both the smoking cessation drug bupropion and nicotine ...
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Caregiver Stress Can Shorten Life

Tuesday, September 18th, 2007
New research suggests the chronic stress that spouses and children develop while caring for Alzheimer's disease patients may shorten the caregivers' lives by as much as four to eight years. The ...
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Gender Difference For Biochemical Imbalance

Monday, September 17th, 2007
Emerging research suggests women and men respond differently to the same biochemical manipulation. Major depressive disorder (MDD) is one of the most common mental disorders, and it is also one ...
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Earlier Treatment of Alzheimer’s

Monday, September 17th, 2007
A health maxim holds that the earlier the diagnosis of a disease, the more effective the treatment. New research suggests methods are available to diagnosis Alzheimer's disease (AD) when patients are ...
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Physicians Benefit From Coping Support

Friday, September 14th, 2007
A respected authority posits the view that physicians, who often do not seek out help for themselves, could benefit from support to help them cope with the trauma of patient death. In ...
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Mom’s Weight Influences Child Obesity

Friday, September 14th, 2007
A new study suggests an overweight or obese mother is a risk factor for their children to also become obese. Additional factors contributing to obesity included too much television and rapid ...
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Loneliness May Have Impact on Our Genes

Thursday, September 13th, 2007
In a small exploratory study, researchers have discovered a link between people who described themselves as lonely and genes linked to immune-system inflammation. At the same time, DNA involved in systems that ...
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Chemical Signature of Loneliness

Thursday, September 13th, 2007
While it is known that loneliness -- especially among those who become socially isolated -- is associated with increased mortality rates, a definitive biochemical description of the event has been unavailable. Now, in the ...
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Mental Challenges Best Protection from Alzheimer’s

Thursday, September 13th, 2007
Researchers find that mental activities, such as playing bridge, is more important than the socialization for minimizing memory loss accompanying Alzheimer's disease. Mental stimulation also conveys more cognitive protection than ...
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Smell and Stress Influence Health

Thursday, September 13th, 2007
The emerging field of health psychology pertains to how environmental factors can influence physical health. New research suggests the perception of everyday smells can trigger physical symptoms such as fatigue, chest ...
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