Early weight gain can lead to disabilities in later life

Higher-than-normal weight in early life increases the risk of mobility problems and associated disabilities in old age even if the weight is lost, according to a new study. The research was conducted by scientists from Sticht Center on Aging at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and found that women who were overweight or obese

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New Study Suggests Lead Exposure Could Cause ADHD

A new study suggests it may be a good idea to consider , which removes unwanted metals from the body, as lead may be one of the main contributors to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The findings published in Current Directions in Psychological Science indicate that genes may be the cause of 70 percent of hyperactivity cases

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Omega-3 Nutritional Supplements May Ease Menopausal Symptoms

Women may be able to use omega-3 nutritional supplements to help treat common menopausal symptoms such as mild depression, according to a new study. French researchers say their findings are the first to demonstrate the effectiveness of omega-3 for menopause-related psychological distress. As part of the study, Dr Michel Lucas and colleagues studied 120 women

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Exercise May Reduce Risk Of Family History Of Obesity

Incorporating physical activity into one’s daily routine may prove beneficial to those with a family history of obesity, according to findings published in the journal <i>PLos Medicine.</i> For this trial, a team of researchers analyzed information collected from a recent study that included more than 20,400 participants. This data included any hereditary illnesses that could

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New Protein May Benefit Prostate Cancer Patients

Men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer and need to have a gland surgically removed may suffer some temporary nerve damage. Complications of this major nerve could lead to more health concerns, including the killing of healthy cells in the penis, as well as erectile dysfunction. However, researchers have discovered a protein that could

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Updated guidelines reiterate importance of PSA testing

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) has issued updated guidelines for early prostate cancer detection which confirms that if used properly, PSA screening saves lives in men at high-risk of developing the disease. According to NCCN, PSA testing works optimally when combined with prompt and high-quality treatment. The update was prompted by recent studies which

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Pregnant Women May Want to Look for Alternative Treatment for Urinary Tract Infections

For pregnant women experiencing urinary tract infections, it may be a good idea to look into alternative medicine as a recent study found that certain antibiotics might increase the risk of birth defects. Alternative treatments for urinary tract infection include herbal supplements made from cranberries, blueberries and uva urasi according to mothernature.com. Acupuncture is also

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Blood Tests Could Predict Rheumatoid Arthritis

Although blood tests can be conducted for a number of health reasons, including measuring , a new study is suggesting that blood tests might be able to predict the presence of rheumatoid arthritis before a patient experiences symptoms. The disease, which deals with the painful inflammation of the joints, usually occurs in older individuals who

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