A Third Of Americans Extremely Stressed, New Survey
2007-10-25 16:36:00
A new national survey by the American Psychological Association (APA) suggests that one third of Americans
are living with extreme stress while nearly half believe stress is damaging their health, their relationships, and work productivity, and that it has got worse in the last 5 years.Three quarters of Americans (compared with 60 per cent last year) said money and work caused them the most stress, with half mentioning housing costs such as rent and mortgage as a big factor, a result that the APA suggests is linked to the US housing crisis.Stress had a negative effect on personal and working life, was the view of nearly 50 per cent of Americans, and about one third said it was difficult to manage the responsibilities of work and family.One quarter of Americans said that stress alienated them from a friend or family member and 8 per cent linked it to divorce or separation.Executive director for professional practice at the APA, psychologist Dr Russ Newman said that:"Stress in America co
New Malaria Cases in Kingston, Jamaica
2007-10-25 16:25:00
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has received a report of an additional case of Plasmodium falciparum malaria in a resident of Kingston
, Jamaica. This brings the total number of recent cases to two, suggesting that the outbreak that started in September 2006 resulting in 370 cases by June 2007 is still continuing. As a result, CDC is reinstating the recommendation that US travelers to Kingston, Jamaica, take malaria preventive medication (prophylaxis).This recommendation is expected to be temporary and does not apply to other areas of Jamaica. Jamaica is a country where malaria is not considered endemic and malaria transmission does not normally occur. The Ministry of Health in Jamaica has responded to these latest cases with heightened surveillance for malaria cases, measures to control mosquitoes (larviciding and spraying), and educating the local population.Antimalarial MedicationCDC recommends antimalarial medication for travelers who stay overnight in Kingston,
"Vibrating Mice" Develop Less Fat, Study Shows
2007-10-24 10:54:00
A new study in mice could shake up the fight against fat.Laboratory mice that spent 15 minutes a day on a vibrating platform developed 28 percent less fat than control mice during a recent experiment.But forget the ads for waistband-jiggling vibration belts guaranteed to "burn away fat." These mice experienced very subtle, almost undetectable, tremors.Scientists theorize that as the mice developed, the vibrations mimicked muscle activity and induced their stem cells to develop into bone or muscle cells rather than fat cells."We're not burning fat or taking fat mice and making them skinny," said lead author Clinton Rubin, a biomedical engineer at the State University of New York, Stony Brook."We're taking mice who are growing and ... influencing the decision of stem cells [so that they don't] become fat cells."(Related news: "Modified Mice Stay Super-Fit -- Without Exercise" [August 25, 2004].)The finding came in part from research in human spaceflight. Rubin and colleagues are tryin
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, Study
Air Quality Danger From Laser Printers
2007-10-20 11:04:00
Recent reports by the American Chemical Society and other organizations have indicated that certain laser printers used in offices, as well as homes, release tiny particles from the toner material used in them. Since these reports were issued, ClearFlite Air Purifier (www.airpurifiers.com) has received many requests for clarification about air purification products that can help to keep office air cleaner and safer.Elyria, OH (PRWEB) September 25, 2007 -- Recent reports by the American Chemical Society and other organizations have indicated that certain laser printers used in offices, as well as homes, release tiny particles from the toner material used in them. Since these reports were issued, ClearFlite Air Purifier has received many requests for clarification about air purification products that can help to keep office air cleaner and safer.ClearFlite Air Purifier requested statements from the manufacturers of the products it sells clarifying whether or not their products were capab
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, Danger
, Laser
Exercise Can Reduce Breast Cancer Risk: Fitness Expert David Berger Suggests First Steps in Fitness Program
2007-10-20 11:00:00
A woman's risk for breast cancer can be reduced through regular exercise, which lowers hormone levels. Fitness guru David
Berger
recommends beginning an exercise regimen during October, which is Breast
Cancer
Awareness month. Berger has developed a free, downloadable Exercast of three exercises that are an excellent beginning for any new fitness routine.Wilmington, DE (PRWEB) October 20, 2007 -- Breast Cancer Awareness Month, recognized each October, is an ideal time for women to take a step toward breast cancer prevention by starting an exercise program, says Fitness Expert
David Berger, developer of the Number One Me™ personal coaching system. Studies have proven that exercise reduces breast cancer risk because it can decrease hormone levels, especially in young women."With the increased national attention on breast cancer, it is a great time to get the message out that women can take a personal stand against breast cancer by exercising and lowering their risks," Berger says.In fa
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, First
, Program
Health Tip: Soothing Morning Sickness
2007-10-19 18:40:00
When you're pregnant, it's important to eat healthy, regular meals to provide plenty of nutrients for your developing baby. But morning sickness can make that a tough task.Here are some suggestions when you're dealing with morning sickness, courtesy of the University of Michigan Health
System:Get enough rest.First thing in the morning, eat a few pretzels, crackers or some dry cereal.Eat small meals frequently throughout the day.Stay away from greasy, fried or spicy foods.Drink plenty of fluids throughout the day. Try to drink them between meals instead of just with them.If you don't feel like you can eat anything and can't drink water, try some ice chips, fruit juice or fruit juice popsicles.Steer clear of offensive odors.source: Diana Kohnle
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, Sickness
Early Day Care May Lower Asthma Risk
2007-10-19 18:33:00
Day Care Attendance Before Age 3 Months May Cut Asthma Risk for Some ChildrenAttending day care from early infancy may help protect high-risk children from developing asthma, new research suggests.Regular day care attendance by 3 months of age was linked to lower levels of immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies in the University of Arizona study, but the association was seen only among children whose mothers had asthma or had positive skin tests for allergies.IgE antibodies trigger the inflammatory responses that cause allergies and related asthma.Researchers found that the IgE levels of children who started day care in early infancy remained low for at least the first three years of life.The findings add support to the 'hygiene hypothesis' suggesting that early exposure to germs from different environments helps protect against allergies and asthma caused by allergic responses, researcher Anne L. Wright, PhD, tells WebMD."This study doesn't prove cause, but it adds to the evidence sugge
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, Lower
Four More Hospitals Screening for Super-Staph
2007-10-30 11:33:00
In Europe, the intervention is known as 'search and destroy.' Search for every source of drug-resistant bacteria coming into a hospital and destroy opportunities for the superbugs to spread.It's how countries from the Netherlands to England have battled the growing threat posed by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and brought soaring infection rates under control.Now, Loyola University Health System and three local Veterans Affairs facilities are embracing the tactic. Come November, Loyola will start testing all hospital patients for MRSA and taking aggressive steps to prevent its transmission. Hines VA Hospital near Maywood and the North Chicago and Jesse Brown VA Medical Centers implemented what's known as 'universal screening' for MRSA at the end of September.'It's a safety decision: We want to do what's in the best interest of our patients,' said Dr. Paul Whelton, Loyola's chief executive, who announced the new policy Monday.The four health facilities ar
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, Screening
, Super
Organic Food Is More Nutritious Say EU Researchers
2007-10-29 15:58:00
Early results of a 12 million pound, 4-year EU study on the benefits of organic food suggest that some of them, such as fruit, vegetables and milk, are more nutritious than non-organically produced food and may contain higher concentrations of cancer fighting and heart beneficial antioxidants.The results were released to the press but there is no mention of a of a journal publication as yet. The research team said its findings will be published in full within the next 12 months.The findings were announced by Professor Carlo Leifert of the Tesco Centre for Organic
Agriculture based at Newcastle University, UK, who with his team are working on the EU funded project called the Quality Low Input Food (QLIF) project, the biggest ever to research the pros and cons of organic farming and food.Prof Leifert told the press that the research results suggested that eating organic food was equivalent to eating an extra portion of fruit and vegetables a day.The early results of the study show that o
Jabs to Beat Cervical Cancer
2007-10-26 13:44:00
Plans to vaccinate young girls to help protect against cervical cancer are set to be announced by the Government.Professor David Salisbury, director of immunisation, will set out how and when girls will receive the jab against the sexually transmitted infection human papillomavirus (HPV).HPV causes most cases of cervical cancer, which kills more than 1,000 women in the UK each year.The jab would revolutionise the approach to beating the disease.The Government has already agreed that girls around the age of 12 or 13 will receive the vaccine in three doses over a six-month period at a cost of around 300 per full course.The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), which recommended the jabs to the Department, has been holding meetings on how the vaccination programme will be rolled out.The Department of Health also ordered an independent review in June of the costs to the NHS.The jabs are not compulsory but would be offered to girls in all parts of the UK.At present, there
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, Cancer
Progression Of HIV, Early Death Affected By Lifetime Trauma
2007-11-02 11:08:00
Even though effective drug cocktails have improved the outlook for many patients with HIV, disease progression, including the time from AIDS onset to death, varies widely from patient to patient. Now, a study led by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine provides new evidence that psychological factors play a role in disease progression.The study is the first-known in the era of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) for HIV to show that traumatic life events, such as physical or sexual abuse, are associated with faster mortality, both from AIDS-related and all causes."Trauma and depression are common among people with HIV, and trauma and depression seem to have an effect on disease progression and mortality in HIV. Given that, it is critical that clinicians treating people infected with HIV recognize depression and trauma as risk factors for poor health outcomes, and thus screen and refer patients for psychological and psychiatric treatment when these
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, Early
, Lifetime
Immense new facility to house BioMed 21 research at Washington University Medical Center
2007-10-31 16:01:00
Through $30-million gift, building is named BJC Institute of Health at Washington
University
Oct. 30, 2007 -- The largest building ever constructed on the campus of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis will be the home base for BioMed 21 — the University's innovative research initiative designed to speed scientific discovery and apply breakthroughs to patient care rapidly. The building is supported by a $30 million gift to Washington University's medical school from BJC HealthCare and will be named the BJC Institute of Health at Washington University.Construction began in the summer of 2007 on the new building, which will house not only BioMed 21 laboratories and support facilities but also two academic departments of the School of Medicine as well as some support operations of Barnes-Jewish Hospital. The University will be adding 240,000 square feet of research space, and the estimated total cost of the building will be $235 million. As a hub for BioMed 21, the bui
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Bladder Control for Women
2007-10-31 15:55:00
ATLANTA (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It's a problem 13 million women in America have, but few will admit it or do anything about it. Now, there's a new medical breakthrough that could be the solution.Sharon Tomlinson is going for the green today. But it wasn't long ago she was too embarrassed to play golf … or even go out at all, always in fear that an accident might happen."If you cough, lots of times you would find yourself wet, and it became awkward," Tomlinson says.She suffered from urinary incontinence."I always had to take a change of clothing with me wherever I went," Tomlinson says.A balloon could help millions of women like her!"This will provide a permanent solution," says Naill Galloway, M.D., a urologist at Emory University in Atlanta, Ga.The Adjustable Continence Therapy (ACT) is implanted through two small, barely noticeable incisions in a woman's labial fold. An adjustable balloon is placed on each side of the urethra. They're inflated with fluid to support the muscles a
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, Control
, Women
Some Women Risk Cervical Cancer 25 YearsOn
2007-11-06 05:07:00
Women treated for precancerous lesions are at increased risk of developing cervical or vaginal cancer for at least another 25 years, according to a study suggesting that follow-up tests fall dangerously short.Using data from Sweden's national cancer registry, the researchers say that women who have had severe lesions in the cervix are more than twice as likely to develop one of the two cancers than women in the general population.The findings underscore the need for follow-up tests to continue for at least 25 years after treatment, far longer than the current five or 10 years standard in most European countries, says Dr Björn Strander, a gynaecologist at Sahlgren University Hospital in Sweden.Strander led the study, which is published online today by the British Medical Journal."This is a warning to the healthcare system to keep track of these women," he says."It has not been known these women remain at risk for such a very long time."Most cervical cancer are caused by the sexually t
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, Cervical
, Cancer
Heart Plays A Losing Game of Catch-Up as People Age
2007-11-05 03:14:00
Researchers at Johns Hopkins have evidence to explain why the supposedly natural act of aging is by itself a very potent risk factor for life-threatening heart failure.In a study to be presented Nov. 4 at the American Heart
Association's (AHA) annual Scientific Sessions in Orlando, Fla., the Hopkins team analyzed more than a half-dozen measurements of heart structure and pumping function to assess minute changes in the hearts of 5,004 men and women, age 45 to 84, of different ethnic backgrounds and with no existing symptoms of heart disease.Researchers found that each year as people age, the time it takes for their heart muscles to squeeze and relax grows longer, by 2 percent to 5 percent.Test results were obtained from study participants who had undergone high-tech magnetic resonance imaging of the heart - tagged MRI - which measures individual muscle segment changes with each heartbeat.The findings, researchers say, offer insight into the root causes of heart failure. They are espec
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, Catch
Vitamin D May Not Cut Cancer Deaths
2007-11-04 12:23:00
Study Shows No Link Between Vitamin
D Level and Cancer
Deaths -- Except for Colorectal CancerOct. 30, 2007 -- Cancer researchers today reported that blood levels of vitamin D -- whether high or low -- may not help prevent adults from dying of cancer over a dozen years.But colorectal cancer may be the exception, according to the scientists, who included D. Michal Freedman, PhD, MPH, of the National Cancer Institute.Vitamin D has attracted attention from researchers for its possible anticancer effects.Freedman's team studied data on more than 16,800 people aged 17 and older who participated in U.S. health studies between 1988 and 1994.In those studies, participants got a blood test to measure their blood level of vitamin D.Freedman and colleagues followed the participants through 2000. During those 12 years, 536 participants died of cancer. Participants' vitamin D levels at the study's start didn't appear to affect cancer mortality in general, regardless of age, sex, race, or other
Women More Attracted to Risky Men When Most Likely to Conceive
2007-11-12 04:18:00
Women are most attracted to sex with masculine, high-risk men during ovulation, when they are most likely to get pregnant, a Kinsey Institute study suggests.Heather Rupp, PhD, a research fellow at the Kinsey Institute, studied 12 single heterosexual women aged 23 to 28. While hooked up to an fMRI machine that detects activity in different parts of the brain, the women looked at 256 photos of male faces.Using a computer morphing program, researchers altered the photos to make the male faces look more or less masculine. The women were also given sexual risk information on the men that included their number of sexual partners and their typical condom-use patterns.After viewing the faces and the information, the women were asked to rate how likely they were to have sex with the man in each photo.But in this study, Rupp and colleagues weren't as much interested in who the women said they'd have sex with as in what happened inside their heads.Around the time of ovulation, when the women we
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, Attracted
Shock-Absorbing Shoes: Bad for Knees?
2007-11-10 08:12:00
Study Shows Foot-Stabilizing Walking Shoes and Clogs May Put Strain on Arthritic Knees
Those shock-absorbing athletic shoes and clogs designed to protect and cushion the feet may be bad for arthritic knees.When researchers examined the effects of different types of footwear on people with knee osteoarthritis, they found that going barefoot put less stress on knee joints than wearing foot-stabilizing walking shoes or clogs.Flip-flops and a flexible walking shoe were also better choices for minimizing impact to the knees during normal walking.The researchers determined this by assessing a standard measure of knee joint impact, known as knee load."Knee loads play an important role in the progression of knee osteoarthritis," researcher Najia Shakoor, MD, of Rush Medical College, says in a news release. "Shoes have traditionally been engineered to provide foot comfort and little previous attention has been directed to the effects that shoes may have on loading of osteoarthritic knees."She no
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Dissatisfied, ladies? Tips to reach the Big O
2007-11-09 04:19:00
If you’re having a hard time reaching the Big O, you’re hardly alone! Studies show that about 10 percent of women have never experienced an orgasm, and 50 percent of women have had trouble getting aroused at some point.So why are so many women having trouble climaxing? And what can men do to help women reach orgasm? Dr. Gail Saltz and Dr. Drew Pinsky tackle these tough questions and dispense their expert advice:Q: Why are some women able to achieve an orgasm easier than other women?Dr. Gail: There is a real range when it comes to women having orgasms. There is likely a biologic difference between women (though exactly what that is is not known), but some women have a lower threshold for orgasm and some higher, which reflects differences in sensitivity.There is a big psychological difference between women in that some women are more uninhibited than others and can let themselves go without guilt or shame and this makes it easier for them to have an orgasm. Anxiety interferes both p
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Acute Low Back Pain Does Not Benefit From Spinal Manipulative Therapy Or Diclofenac
2007-11-09 04:15:00
If you suffer from acute low back pain, are receiving recommended first line-care, you do not recover any faster if you are receiving spinal manipulative therapy and/or diclofenac, according to an article in The Lancet, this week's issue.(Diclofenac is marketed as Voltaren, Voltarol, Diclon, Dicloflex Difen, Difene, Cataflam, Pennsaid, Rhumalgan, Modifenac, Abitren, Arthrotec and Zolterol.)General Practitioners (GPs) in the UK are told to give acute low back pain patients advice and paracetamol (acetaminophen) as the first line of care. The advice tells the patient to remain active, avoid bed rest, and reassures the patient that his/her prognosis is favorable. NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), such as Diclofenac, and spinal manipulative therapy are recommended for second-line management options for fast recovery, explain the authors.Mark Hancock, Back Pain Research Group, University of Sydney, Australia, and team looked at 240 patients, all of whom suffered from acute lo
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, Therapy
Hurricanes Katrina, Rita Left Skin Rashes in Their Wake
2007-11-24 15:49:00
Workers helping to rebuild New Orleans after hurricanes Katrina
and Rita suffered from several different skin disorders, and new research suggests that many of the rashes were caused by some kind of insect bite."Dermatologic conditions have always been really common, but a systematic investigation had not really been done in the past," said study author Rebecca Noe, a staff epidemiologist with the National Center for Preparedness, Detection and Control of Infectious Disease at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta. "When I did a literature search, I typically saw people saying 'rashes.' It was really general."The study was published in the November issue of the Archives of Dermatology.After the devastation of Katrina and Rita in August and September 2005, scientists had a chance to delve deeper.Twenty-two percent of diseases treated in the aftermath of the twin disasters were skin-related.At the end of September 2005, members of the CDC were asked by New Orle
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Health Tip: Buying Athletic Shoes
2007-11-24 15:44:00
Properly fitted athletic shoes are an essential part of every workout. But finding the right shoe could be a challenge.Here are some guidelines, courtesy of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: * Because feet swell with activity, always try on athletic shoes later in the day or after a workout. * Try on shoes with the same type of socks that you use to work out. * Make sure you can easily wiggle your toes when the shoes are laced up, and that your heel doesn't slip as you walk. * Try walking or running a few steps in the store to be sure the shoes are comfortable. You should not have to "break in" athletic shoes. * Always fully lace shoes when trying them on, as you would to work out. * If you work out frequently, buy a shoe specific to the sport or exercise that you perform.
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, Buying
Simple Tips Keep the Flu at Bay
2007-11-23 22:50:00
Between 5 percent and 20 percent of Americans will get hit by the flu bug this year, but some simple precautions can keep you from becoming one of that number, an expert said.The flu shot is the most effective method of preventing the flu, said Dr. Robert C. Goldszer, associate chief medical officer at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. It's important to get your shot early in the flu season -- October and November -- and to get a shot every year, Goldszer said. Everyone is eligible for a flu shot, and many places offer it for little or no cost.If you do start to feel symptoms of the flu (tired, nauseous, congested, achy), get extra rest and drink plenty of fluids -- at least a quart of water every day. Proper hydration and nutrition can help lessen flu symptoms.If you have the flu, try not to spread it to people around you. Flu viruses are spread by coughing and sneezing. Most people can spread the flu beginning one day before symptoms develop to up to five days after they beco
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Killer Cold Virus
2007-11-23 22:46:00
Despite New Ad14 Bug's Fatal Potential, Most Get Mild IllnessIt's been deadly for 10 Americans -- but most people who catch the new strain of Ad14 "killer cold virus" get only a mild illness, the CDC says.Here's the main thing the federal health agency wants you to know: The new strain of Ad14 certainly can cause very serious disease. But it's not nearly as deadly as other bugs that circulate every winter.Nobody knows how many more people will die from Ad14 this year -- if any. But the number is sure to be vastly smaller than the average year's toll of 36,000 deaths from flu and 11,000 deaths from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).What do we need to know about the new virus this winter? WebMD spoke with the CDC's Larry J. Anderson, MD, chief of the division of viral and rickettsial diseases, National Center for Infectious Diseases.What are the symptoms of infection with the new Ad14 virus?Anderson: "First, people should know that this is one of the adenoviruses, which can cause a
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Cancer-Suppressing Gene Tied to Female Fertility
2007-11-29 21:23:00
A gene long linked to suppressing the growth of cancer may also play a vital role in human reproduction, researchers report.In experiments with mice, researchers found that females lacking the p53 gene had fewer embryos implanted in the uterus, less chance of becoming pregnant, and when they did conceive, they had fewer offspring. A lack of p53 did not affect the fertility of male mice, however."This is an amazing new function for a gene that everybody thought they knew what it did," said lead researcher Arnold J. Levine, a professor at the Institute for Advanced Study, in Princeton, N.J. "This is a gene that is not only watching over us so that we cannot get cancer, but it watches over our genome so that we can develop normally," he added.The report appears in the Nov. 29 issue of Nature.The p53 gene responds to a variety of stresses, such as radiation damage, in ways that allow it to protect cells against cancer, Levine explained. However, he added, "We found, quite by surprise, the
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, Female
, Fertility
Urban Women May Have Greater Breast Cancer Risk
2007-11-29 21:20:00
Women who live in urban areas appear to have more dense breast tissue than their suburban or rural counterparts, new research suggests.The finding is potentially important because women with more dense breasts have a higher risk of breast cancer.The study, which compared women living and working in London to those living outside the city, found that city-dwelling women were more likely than their rural peers to have dense breasts."Our study suggests that the closer to urban and high population densities that a woman resides, and in particular works, the greater likelihood there is that she will have denser breasts," said study author Dr. Nicholas Perry, director of the London Breast
Institute at the Princess Grace Hospital."For every 1 percent increase in breast density, there is said to be a 2 percent increase in the relative risk of developing breast cancer," he added.Perry was to present the findings Monday at the Radiological Society of North America's annual meeting, in Chicago.E
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, Urban
, Women
Mourning Death of Loved One Raises Your Risk of Dying
2007-12-10 15:52:00
The grieving that follows a loved one's death can increase your risk of death, from suicide as well as other causes, a new review shows.The most vulnerable period was the first 30 days following the loss.More research needs to be done on targeting high-risk individuals and on what interventions might be helpful, according to the article in the Dec. 8 issue of The Lancet."There is a strong need for more evaluation of the efficacy of psychotherapeutic intervention programs for bereaved people, to better establish: (1) what type of help is [most] effective; (2) who precisely benefits from it; and (3) under what circumstances positive results are most likely to occur," said study author Margaret Stroebe, special chair of the Research Institute for Psychology and Health at Utrecht University in the Netherlands, in association with the Dutch Association for Grief Counseling. "Bereavement intervention is not indicated for all bereaved persons, just on the grounds that they have suffered the
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, Dying
Health Tip: Best Toys for Baby
2007-12-10 15:50:00
Choosing toys for young babies may seem easy, but it's important to choose toys that are appropriate for their age, and that don't pose any health risks.The Virginia Cooperative Extension offers these guidelines on choosing toys for babies up to 1 year old:* Look for toys that teach baby about sights, sounds, and touch.* Choose sturdy, unbreakable rattles that appeal to several of baby's senses.* Choose brightly colored, sturdy toys -- especially those that make noise.* Choose toys that are safe for baby to put in her mouth and chew on.* Avoid toys with small parts that can be swallowed -- such as buttons or eyes -- or toys with cords.
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Weight Gain After Breast Cancer Deadly
2007-12-10 15:48:00
Weight gain after a diagnosis of invasive breast cancer can be deadly. For every 11 pounds gained, the risk of dying from breast cancer increases by 14%, according to a new study."If women gained more than 22 pounds, they were 83% more likely to die of breast cancer than those who gained or lost less than 5 pounds," says Hazel B. Nichols, a doctoral student in epidemiology at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore.She led the study, presented at the American Association for Cancer
Research's Sixth Annual International Conference on Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research in Philadelphia.At the same meeting, other researchers reported that women with breast cancer who had high insulin levels, which tend to occur in heavier women, are also at an increased risk of death.Weight Gain
-Death Risk StudyIn the first study, Nichols and her colleagues evaluated nearly 4,000 women who had been diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in the years 1988 to 2001.They asked the wom
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, Breast
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