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Half of New Breast Cancer Patients Have Emotional and Psychiatric Problems

Almost 50% of women newly diagnosed with breast cancer experience severe emotional disorders and psychiatric disorders symptoms, including major depression and PTSD
by Alexandra Lupu, November 13th, 2006
 

Deep Brain Stimulation Helps Patients with Movement Problems

Neurostimulation improves by more than 50% symptoms of dystonia, therefore reduces involuntary, repetitive body movements
by Alexandra Lupu, November 11th, 2006
 

Italy Is the Country with the Oldest Population in the European Union

One in 5 Italians is aged over 65, 5% of the country's population exceeds 80 years of age and the number of deaths exceeds the number of births
by Alexandra Lupu, November 11th, 2006
Fruit and Soy Yogurts, Besides Delicious, Help in Diabetes Management

Fruit and Soy Yogurts, Besides Delicious, Help in Diabetes Management

by Alexandra Lupu, November 10th, 2006
Soy yogurts enriched with blueberries or plain soy or blueberries yogurts contain enzymes and nutritive natural compounds which ease and even reverse some of the condition's symptoms
 

Firefighters More Prone to Four Types of Cancer

They are exposed to various carcinogens when at work, which makes them more likely to develop a wide range of conditions, including testicular cancer, prostate cancer, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and multiple myeloma
by Alexandra Lupu, November 10th, 2006
 

Latvia Bans Junk Food in Schools and Nurseries

Foods rich in sugar, salt and all sorts of synthetics, preservatives and additives will be replaced with healthier options such as fruits, milk, nuts etc.
by Alexandra Lupu, November 10th, 2006
 

How Much Detail We Can Remember of an Event Depends on the Brain's 'Packaging' Ability

One has to pay attention to all the details of a happening and activate a certain neural region in order to be able to remember all the aspects of the event later in life
by Alexandra Lupu, November 10th, 2006
 

Antioxidants Do Not Compromise Radiation Treatment in Cancer Patients

Green tea extract, melatonin, vitamin C and E do not interfere in radiation therapy outcomes, therefore cancer patients can have a diet rich in antioxidants
by Alexandra Lupu, November 10th, 2006
 

Early Smoking Considerably Raises Bladder Cancer Risks

Carcinogens, including those in cigarette smoke, have more harmful effects on the health of children than of adults
by Alexandra Lupu, November 10th, 2006
Low-Carbohydrate, High-Protein Diets Are Not Heavy on the Heart

Low-Carbohydrate, High-Protein Diets Are Not Heavy on the Heart

by Alexandra Lupu, November 9th, 2006
However, they do not lower risks for coronary heart disease, as moderate-carb, high-in-vegetable-protein-and-fat diets do
 

Heavily Smoking Leads to Unsuccessful In-Vitro Fertilization

Women who smoke more than 10 cigarettes daily have significantly lower chances of becoming pregnant even when resorting to in-vitro fertilization
by Alexandra Lupu, November 9th, 2006
 

Diet or Exercise More Appropriate for Weight Loss and Reducing Diabetes Risk?

Both weight loss methods are equally effective in warding off diabetes fearful condition
by Alexandra Lupu, November 9th, 2006
 

Carpets and Indoor Plastic Materials in Workplaces Raise Risks of Adult Asthma

Textile and plastic materials for workplaces furnishing may emit pollutants which cause adults to be more prone to developing asthma symptoms
by Alexandra Lupu, November 9th, 2006
 

Sugary Foods and Drinks Double Pancreatic Cancer Risk

Rich in sugar diets considerably increase one's risk of developing pancreatic cancer, one of the most lethal types of cancer
by Alexandra Lupu, November 9th, 2006
 

Gentle Massage Improves Babies' Sleep

Parents should give their tots gentle massage from head to toe every night to reduce levels of stress hormones in their little bodies and therefore improve their night's sleep and make them cry less
by Alexandra Lupu, November 9th, 2006
Antibiotics Are Not Enough for Treating Ear Infections

Antibiotics Are Not Enough for Treating Ear Infections

by Alexandra Lupu, November 8th, 2006
Acute otitis media in children is not caused only by bacteria, but by a both bacterial and viral infection
 

How Watching TV and Adult Media Affects Children's Health

US children watch TV for 3-4 hours per day on average, while those who are allowed to watch adult movies have an increased risk of taking up drinking and smoking at an early age
by Alexandra Lupu, November 8th, 2006
 
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