Archive for September, 2007

Alcohol Linked to Breast Cancer

September 28th, 2007
beersWomen 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 glasses of red wine or white wine, ...

Set Goals, But OK To Quit

September 28th, 2007
TeenagerFor 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 simply give up? A new study suggests ...

Autistic Behaviors Can Improve

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 and degrees of severity among those who ...

Genetic Link to Suicidal Thoughts With Depression Meds

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 increased the likelihood of suicidal thoughts from ...

Alzheimer’s As “Type 3″ Diabetes

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 loss could be due to a novel ...

Stress Impacts Breast Cancer Recurrence

September 26th, 2007
BraceletsA 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 breast cancer who have also endured previous ...

Alcohol Linked to Some Cancers

September 26th, 2007
AlcoholResearchers 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 for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) examined ...

Workplace Depression Intervention Shown Effective

September 26th, 2007
WomanAlthough 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 showed that employees who took advantage of ...

Computer Imaging For Alzheimer’s

September 25th, 2007
MRIFunctional 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 in the October issue of Radiology, scientists ...

HRT Boosts Sexual Interest

September 25th, 2007
WomanA 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 of the journal Neurology. "Contrary to what ...