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Caribbean families embrace kwaanza as Christmas becomes too materialistic
As Christmas becomes ever more materialistic, Caribbean families in Britain are increasingly turning to Kwaanza - a festival rooted in an African tradition - as the setting for their family celebrations, according to research sponsored by the ESRC. view more (2004-12-17)
USC study examines effects of caregiving
A new study from the USC Davis School of Gerontology found that caregivers of different ethnicities showed few negative mental or physical health effects as a result of tending to a family member with dementia. view more (2007-10-18)
Family-based treatment more effective than supportive psychotherapy in treating bulimia
Bulimia patients age 12 to 19 years who received family-based treatment were less likely to continue to binge and purge than those who received supportive psychotherapy, which explores the underlying issues of the disorder. view more (2007-09-04)
Genital infection may be linked to miscarriage
The genital infection, bacterial vaginosis, may be linked to miscarriage during the second trimester of pregnancy (13-15 weeks), concludes a study in this week’s BMJ. view more (2002-12-04)
Biodiversity conservation may help reduce the impacts of natural disasters - UNU
As ministers meet at the Eighth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP-8), the United Nations University (UNU) urges governments to incorporate the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (MA) findings in national planning processes and poverty reduction strategies to promote ecosystem services that may... view more... (2006-03-30)
Emergency contraception fails to halt abortions
Easy availability of emergency contraception does not have a notable effect on rates of pregnancy and abortion, according to an editorial in this week's BMJ. view more (2006-09-15)
Elderly do not plan for serious future illness
Elderly patients may be reluctant to make plans for the future, particularly for serious illness, finds a study in this week’s BMJ. view more (2002-07-17)
End-of-life treatment preferences may change as health declines
A study of older adults with advanced chronic illnesses indicates that as a patient's health declines, that individual may be more likely to accept treatments that would result in mild to severe functional disability. view more (2006-04-25)
Men need to know more about cancer
Clare Moynihan and colleagues at the Institute of Cancer Research in Sutton, Surrey reported their research today, Thursday 2 September, at The British Psychological Society's Division of Health Psychology Annual Conference, in Leeds. They interviewed men about their knowledge of prostate and testicular cancer. This included men with cancer, their... view more... (1999-08-20)
Regular family meals result in better eating habits for adolescents
Good eating habits can result when families eat together. In the March/April 2009 issue of the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, researchers from the School of Public Health, University of Minnesota report on one of the first studies to examine the long-term benefits of regular family meals for diet quality during the transition from... view more... (2009-03-09)
Almost 1 quarter of Spanish women take antidepressants
Psychopharmaceutical use has risen over recent years. This is fact, but what is not clear is the reason why. view more (2009-07-24)
Eating less red meat can prevent cancer, heart attacks and global warming
Raising livestock also accounts for around 18% of greenhouse gases. It is therefore possible to act against climate change and reduce cardiovascular and cancer deaths, by cutting the production and consumption of 'red meat' from these animals. view more (2009-08-31)
PET/CT planning beneficial for head and neck cancer patients
Using a combination of positron emission tomography (PET) and computed tomography for radiation therapy treatment planning in head and neck carcinoma patients provides for excellent, local and regional disease control when compared to CT alone. view more (2008-03-05)
The effect of the media on ‘documentary-soap’ participants
The families and friends of people who take part in TV ‘documentary-soaps’ may be unhappy with the coverage and may not have been aware in advance of the repercussions of their loved ones appearing on such shows. Participants may also be unhappy with media coverage, but still willing to take part in future programmes. These are some of... view more... (2001-03-26)
New Simulator Teaches Flood Management
A new device to raise the profile of the risks and effects of flooding around the UK was launched by the Government's Chief Scientific Adviser Sir David King today. FloodRanger is a flood simulator that puts the player in control of a fictional area of the UK coast over a 100 year period. The aim is to defend cities, towns and the countryside in a... view more... (2004-02-19)
Together for Christmas: The complexities and changing nature of our family gatherings
With the festive season almost upon us, the realities and complexities surrounding our traditional notions of Christmas as a time for families are examined in important new research sponsored by the ESRC. view more (2004-12-17)
Night blindness may explain fear of the dark
Fear of the dark is a common complaint in children and is often attributed to attention seeking behaviour. Yet researchers in this week's BMJ suggest that it may be due to night blindness - a diagnosis which can be easily missed. They describe two children with an inherited form of stationary night blindness. Both were very frightened of the dark,... view more... (2003-01-22)
Research shows patients and their families concerned about end-of-life care
Researchers at the University of Sheffield have discovered that while new technologies ease the pain of dying, they can also make older patients and their families feel they are ill-equipped to make necessary important decisions about care and treatment. The two-year study, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council, examined the views of... view more... (2003-07-18)
African Americans less likely than whites to get colonoscopy despite family history of colon cancer
African Americans who have multiple first-degree relatives with colon cancer are less likely than whites with affected relatives to undergo recommended screening procedures. view more (2008-03-25)
How do people in Africa want to die?
Terminally ill people in Africa want to die at home without pain, stigma, or financial hardship. Yet two articles in this week's BMJ show how poverty, limited healthcare services, and poor access to pain relief are major barriers to improving end of life care. In the first study, terminally ill patients in Uganda believe a "good death"... view more... (2003-07-23)
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