Lifestyle, education inequality effect heart disease
By Katherine Shagoury Lifestyle factors, such as weight, blood pressure, and smoking, explain around 40 percent of the protective effect of education on heart disease risk in later life, according...
Read MorePreventable cancer linked to poor diet in U.S., study says
By Katherine Shagoury Diet-related factors may account for 80,110 of the new invasive cancer cases reported in 2015, or 5.2 percent of that year’s total among U.S. adults, according to...
Read MoreResearchers say preventing holiday weight gain starts at the scale
By Katherine Shagoury Adults who self-weigh themselves daily can better prevent holiday weight gain, according to a new study published in the journal Obesity. Researchers examined 111 adults between...
Read MoreDawn-to-sunset fasting shows potential as new treatment for obesity, related conditions
By Katherine Shagoury Fasting from dawn to sunset for 30 days increased levels of proteins that play a crucial role in improving insulin resistance and protecting against the risks of...
Read MoreAir pollution may be linked to childhood anxiety, study says
By Katherine Shagoury Exposure to traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) and childhood anxiety may be correlated, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Cincinnati in Ohio, which...
Read MorePsychiatry patients show positive response to structured exercise program
By Katherine Shagoury Exercise, rather than psychotropic medications, should be the primary prescription and method of intervention for inpatient mental health and mood disorders, according to a new study published in...
Read MoreSoy foods show benefit to young breast cancer patients
By Katherine Shagoury Diets high in soy foods are associated with a decreased risk of osteoporotic bone fractures in pre-menopausal breast cancer survivors, according to a new study published in...
Read MoreMindfulness possible tool for mothers with opioid use disorder, study says
By Katherine Shagoury Participation in a mindfulness-based parenting intervention reduce depression symptoms for mothers in treatment for opioid use disorder, according to a new study by researchers at Thomas Jefferson...
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