Science News for May 6, 2000

Asthma can affect sex life, study finds

Research found that asthma negatively affects the sex lives of nearly two-thirds of patients, with psychological characteristics like depressive symptoms increasing the risk. The study suggests a potential link between asthma symptoms and sexual activity, highlighting the need for healthcare providers to address this issue.

SourceAmerican Thoracic Society·DateMay 6, 2000

Depression associated with increased risk for heart disease in men and women; depressed men also have increased risk of death

A study analyzing data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey found that depression increases the risk of coronary heart disease in both men and women. In contrast, depressed men have a higher risk of death from CHD compared to their non-depressed counterparts.

SourceCenter for Advancing Health·JournalArchives of Internal Medicine·DateMay 6, 2000

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