Posts tagged with the keyword: ‘Study’
Quitting Smoking More Likely With E-Cigarettes, Study Says – Bloomberg Smokers who reached for e-cigarettes to try to quit were more likely to succeed than those who used patches or gum in the biggest study of people who chose the devices to kick the habit. People who used an e-cigarette were about 60 percent more […]
May 20, 2014 | Posted in
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Modified measles virus targets and destroys cancer, study says – Los Angeles Times Can an injection of the measles cure cancer? In a recent clinical trial, researchers say that a genetically modified strain of the virus showed an ability to target and reduce tumors in a human patient. Writing in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings, lead […]
May 17, 2014 | Posted in
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Wine compound not tied to improved health, study shows – Fox News A compound found in wine and chocolate may not be linked to improved health as was once claimed, according to a new study. The compound resveratrol was not associated with less inflammation, cardiovascular disease or cancer or with increased longevity among a group […]
May 13, 2014 | Posted in
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Free drug samples come at a cost to patients, study says – Fox News Dermatologists tend to prescribe more expensive medications when they also give their patients drug samples, according to a new U.S. study. “If you’re a patient who receives a sample, you may perceive that doctor is giving you better care because they […]
April 18, 2014 | Posted in
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Study links Facebook to poor body image – KING5.com by KING 5 HealthLink KING5.com Posted on April 10, 2014 at 4:30 PM A study about Facebook finds too much of the social media site could have negative effects on young women. Ohio University, The University of Iowa and University of Strathclyde collected data from more […]
April 11, 2014 | Posted in
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Study: Electrical Spinal Stimulation Helps Patients Move Again – CBS Local BETHESDA, Md. (CBSDC) –- According to a new study, zapping the spine with electricity during physical training could help paralyzed patients move again. Researchers used electrical stimulation on the spines of four people who had been paralyzed utilizing and advised to continue using a mobility […]
April 9, 2014 | Posted in
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Eczema likely to be a lifelong illness, study finds – State Column The researchers recommend that physicians tell their patients that eczema is likely to be a lifelong illness. New research reveals that eczema is likely to be a lifelong illness. Dr. David J. Margolis of the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine and […]
April 5, 2014 | Posted in
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Fruits and Veggies May Reduce Death Risk, Study Suggests – Philly.com Posted: Tuesday, April 1, 2014, 9:00 AM TUESDAY, April 1, 2014 (HealthDay News) — A diet filled with fresh produce is good for your health, and now a large study suggests that eating plenty of fruits and vegetables may substantially cut your risk of […]
April 1, 2014 | Posted in
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Scientists Study What to Do If You Drop a Cookie on the Floor – National Geographic Once again, you’ve dropped your snack. You bend down, snatch it up, and gently blow off any dust—and, you hope, deadly germs. You’re about to put it in your mouth because, after all, you’ve got the “five-second rule” on […]
March 16, 2014 | Posted in
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Get up! Study says sedentary time means less ability in everyday life – Los Angeles Times It’s not enough for people to get regular moderate exercise as they age. Researchers say it’s also important not to spend the rest your time sitting too much. In fact, for every hour of sedentary behavior, the odds were […]
February 19, 2014 | Posted in
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