Health News [UP]

Researchers identify ‘gene signatures’ in metastatic prostate cancer

by rhonda - Oct 20, 2020

Scientists say they now may be able to identify men with prostate cancer at risk for metastatic disease, according to an article published Monday by the journal Nature Cancer....Read More
‘Social engagement’ bolsters brain gray matter in older adults, study finds

by rhonda - Oct 20, 2020

Older adults who are more socially engaged show evidence of healthier gray matter in regions of the brain relevant to dementia, according to a study published by the Journal of Gerontology....Read More
Brain ‘microbleeds’ after stroke increase risk for recurrence, study finds

by rhonda - Oct 19, 2020

Stroke victims who experience cerebral microbleeds during recovery are 50% more likely to suffer from a second cerebrovascular incident, a study published Monday by JAMA Neurology found....Read More
Study: Blood test identifies melanoma patients who will benefit most from immunotherapy

by rhonda - Oct 17, 2020

Cancer patients with high levels of cancer cells in their blood may benefit from receiving more aggressive drug treatment for melanoma, a study published Friday by Clinical Cancer Research found....Read More
Fauci sees similarities between HIV, COVID-19 in public health response

by rhonda - Oct 17, 2020

The HIV epidemic in the 1980s and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic are very different, but the two share “some similarities” related to public health response, Dr. Anthony Fauci said Friday....Read More
Sugar, high-fructose corn syrup linked to ADHD, bipolar, aggressive behavior, researchers say

by rhonda - Oct 16, 2020

Diets high in sugar may increase a person’s risk for developing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, bipolar disorder and aggressive behaviors, a report published by the Evolution and Human Behavior said....Read More
Study: CBD users tout medical benefits on social media amid lack of scientific evidence

by rhonda - Oct 16, 2020

Use of cannabidiol, or CBD, has skyrocketed in recent years as it has been promoted for a range of medical conditions from autism to arthritis — and testimonials on social media reflect that the marketing is...
Fewer than 1% of U.S. dentists have tested positive for COVID-19, report says

by rhonda - Oct 15, 2020

Fewer than 1% of all dentists in the United States reported testing positive for COVID-19 as of June, a report published Thursday by the Journal of the American Dental Association found....Read More
New scoring system identifies patients at risk for severe COVID-19, researchers say

by rhonda - Oct 15, 2020

Royal College of Surgeons researchers have developed a scoring system that can accurately predict which patients will suffer from severe COVID-19, they announced Wednesday....Read More
Personality traits govern success of workplace wellness programs, study finds

by rhonda - Oct 15, 2020

The personality traits of individual employees play a strong role in determining the success of workplace wellness programs designed to boost physical activity, according to a study published by PLOS ONE....Read More