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History of migraines associated with increased risk of retinopathy
Middle-aged men and women with a history of migraine and other headaches are more likely to have retinopathy, damage to the retina of the eye which can lead to severe vision problems or blindness, than those without a history of headaches, according to a study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. view more (2007-05-15)
Vitamins C and E support breathing following an operation
Patients who have recently undergone an operation experience less breathing problems after being given a cocktail of vitamins C and E. This is the conclusion reached by researchers from the Leiden University Medical Center following experiments with patients and healthy volunteers. During the first two to three days after a major abdominal... view more... (2002-09-11)
Radical solutions needed to tackle NHS nursing shortage
Current government initiatives to tackle the problems of recruiting and retaining nurses may not resolve the crisis fast enough, and more radical solutions may need to be considered, say researchers in this week's BMJ. Problems in recruiting and retaining nurses are hampering the "modernisation" of the NHS. The underlying causes of these... view more... (2002-09-04)
Depressed mothers blame their difficult kids
Depressed mothers blame their children more for their problem behaviour than do non-depressed mothers. view more (1998-11-11)
First-degree fetal heart block may be reversible
There is an increased risk of fetal heart problems when mothers carry particular antibodies associated with rheumatic diseases, according to an abstract presented by Yale School of Medicine researchers at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Conference February 9 in San Francisco. view more (2007-02-12)
Family stress and child's temper extremes contribute to anxiety and depression in children and young people
Small children who grow up in a family where the mother has psychological distress, the family is exposed to stress or is lacking social support, are at higher risk of developing anxious and depressive symptoms in early adolescence. view more (2008-06-23)
Writing letters can save lives
‘Twenty-seven per cent more patients turn up for treatment when psychologists write their appointment letters,’ reported Sarah Wyer of Gloucestershire Royal Hospital today, Wednesday 5 September, at the joint British Psychological Society’s Division of Health Psychology and European Health Psychology Society conference, held at... view more... (2001-08-31)
Study links water pollution with declining male fertility
New research strengthens the link between water pollution and rising male fertility problems. The study, by Brunel University, the Universities of Exeter and Reading and the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, shows for the first time how a group of testosterone-blocking chemicals is finding its way into UK rivers, affecting wildlife and... view more... (2009-01-20)
Government science strategy good, and must be followed up
Save British Science today praised the Government for its new Science Strategy, and warned that the problems of British Science are so deep that Ministers will need to follow through for years to come if the UK is to have the competitive economy it needs. view more (2002-07-23)
18th Century Reverend Enlightens Evolutionary Biologists
Evolutionary biologists are often interested in reconstructing how different genes evolved from each other. Large numbers of genes can now be sequenced quickly but the development of statistical methods has lagged behind. To analyse even moderately large data sets under realistic evolutionary models, researchers have been forced to use... view more... (2001-12-20)
Communication problems in dementia care cause physical strain
Excessive physical strain in dementia care is not so much related to equipment or the resident's body weight as it is due to communication problems and misunderstandings. This is shown in a new study from the Sahlgrenska Academy. view more (2009-09-14)
New research shows no link between aromatase inhibitors and cardiovascular problems
New evidence has emerged that, contrary to some current fears, aromatase inhibitors (AIs) are not associated with an increased risk of heart problems in women who take them to prevent their breast cancer recurring. view more (2008-04-17)
Smoking marijuana impairs cognitive function in MS patients
People with multiple sclerosis (MS) who smoke marijuana are more likely to have emotional and memory problems. view more (2008-02-14)
Study shows long-term health effects from West Nile illnesses
More than a year after being diagnosed with a West Nile virus infection, half of the patients have ongoing health complaints including fatigue, memory problems, headaches, depression, and tremors. view more (2006-08-17)
General anesthesia for hernia surgery in children and risk of later developmental problems
Children under the age of three who had hernia surgery showed almost twice the risk of behavioral or developmental problems later compared to children who had not undergone the surgery, according to a study by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and the College of Physicians and Surgeons. view more (2008-11-10)
Lack of motivation in schizophrenia linked to brain chemical imbalance
A study of patients with psychotic illnesses such as schizophrenia suggests an alternative explanation for why many sufferers lack motivation. The research is described today BioMed Central's journal BMC Psychiatry. view more (2008-05-08)
IVF Children At Increased Risk Of Neurological Disorders (pp 459, 461)
A Swedish study in this week's issue of THE LANCET suggests that children born after in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) could be at an increased risk of developing neurological problems, especially cerebral palsy. The authors conclude that a reduction in this risk is possible if only one embryo is transferred during IVF, reducing the likelihood of twin... view more... (2002-02-06)
Socioeconomic status, gender and marital status influence sleep disturbances
Increased sleep disturbances are associated with lower education, income or being unmarried or unemployed. Disturbances are much more likely in multiracial individuals. view more (2009-06-10)
People who work after retiring enjoy better health, according to national study
Retirees who transition from full-time work into a temporary or part-time job experience fewer major diseases and are able to function better day-to-day than people who stop working altogether, according to a national study. view more (2009-10-14)
Sleeping in school
Up to 10% of children starting school suffer from sleep disturbances and these may lead to poor performance or behavioral difficulties. view more (2008-12-04)
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