Research probes anti-cancer benefits of vitamin D3

Scientists have determined a protein whose production is stimulated by vitamin D3 has tumor-suppressing properties. Spanish researchers from universities in Madrid and Oviedo have built on previous research which had found evidence that the gene CST5, which is responsible for making the protein cystatin D, may be influenced by vitamin D3. The new study set

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Sufferers of Generalized Anxiety Disorder May Not Be Able to Control Negative Emotions

Individuals may want to search for therapeutic health resources in order to treat their intense anxiety, as it may affect their ability to cope with negative emotions. According to a new study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry, individuals who suffer from generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) are less able to respond to any negative

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Research shows benefits of non-pharmacological therapy for teen depression

In an era when children and adults are all too readily prescribed medications for mental problems, a new study which has found cognitive behavioral therapy helps prevent teenage depression may be welcome news. A study conducted at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, has found that adolescents at an increased risk of depression who participated in

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Omega-3 fatty acids may protect against advanced prostate cancer

According to new research, omega-3 fatty acids could help protect men against advanced prostate cancer. Scientists from the University of California at San Francisco have determined that a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which can be primarily found in fish, reduces the risk irrespective of an individual’s genetic predisposition, according to Health Day. The

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Outdoor temperature affects blood pressure

Scientists have discovered a significant correlation between blood pressure and outdoor temperature in a study that included a large sample of elderly adults. The study was conducted by French scientists who monitored 8,801 French participants over the age of 65 and found that systolic and diastolic blood pressure values differed significantly across the four seasons

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Survey Results May Contribute To Sleep Disorder Diagnosis In Adolescents

A new study has found that survey results may help dentists diagnose patients with sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), according to findings presented at the annual American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine meeting. Commonly found in adolescents, the symptoms of SDB include obstructive sleep apnea, upper-airway resistance syndrome and snoring. During the trial, the parents of more

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