A glass of wine can help you keep your depression away

Hello reader, Of-course we all have heard before that drinking red wine in moderate amount is known to be very good for our health since it decreases the risk of heart diseases, But recently the researches have found that drinking red wine can also help to reduce the risk of depression, this article was posted in the BMC medicine journal. Researches in Spain analysed about...

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New Defibrillator Works Without Wires Touching Heart

A new implantable defibrillator accurately detects abnormal heart rhythms and shocks the heart back into normal rhythm, yet has no wires touching the heart. This device is called as - subcutaneous implantable cardiac defibrillator (S-ICD), this device is placed under the patient's skin and has a wire under the skin along the left side of the breast bone. ...

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DNA from our mother's influences the aging process

Scientists say that the process through which we age is determined not only by the changes we go through in our lifetime, but also by the genes we get from our mothers. A new research from from Karolinska Institute and the Max Planck Institute for Biology of Aging, say's that the process of aging is dependent of the power house of the cell, i.e the Mitochondria (The...

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Researchers Prove Carbon Monoxide Passes Through Walls

Carbon monoxide gas can pass easily through drywall, and poison those living inside a home, apartment or condo, researchers from Seattle report.The finding highlights the need for having carbon monoxide alarms in your home, since even checking your own appliances won't guarantee that the lethal gas might not seep through your walls from another source, experts say."What this...

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Aspirin tied to smaller lung and colon cancer tumors

Colon and lung cancer patients who regularly took low-dose aspirin before their diagnosis tended to have less advanced tumors, in a new study. Scientists already knew that aspirin was tied to a decreased risk of death for people with colon cancer, said senior author Yudi Pawitan."We showed evidence that it is also beneficial for lung cancer, and has both early and late protective...

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Severe Low Back Pain May Foretell Future Woes

It's important to provide relief to patients early on, study saysFor people suffering from severe, short-term low back pain, an end may not be in sight: A new study finds that they're at increased risk for long-term pain and disability.The study included 488 people who were treated for low back pain and were then sent questionnaires every six months for five years.Higher levels...

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Using Blood Pressure Cuff Right Before Heart Surgery Cuts Heart Damage: Study

Inflating a blood pressure cuff on a patient's upper arm just before heart bypass surgery reduces heart damage and may improve long-term survival, according to a new study. This practice, called "remote ischemic preconditioning," involves using the blood pressure cuff to briefly cut off, and then restore, blood supply to an area of the body distant from the heart, such...

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Alzheimer's Research Takes a New Turn

Study suggests that gummed-up synapses -- not plaque -- may be at the root of aging brain diseases A protein that accumulates in healthy aging brains could prove to be the culprit behind the natural forgetfulness that comes with growing old as well as advanced neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, according to a new study. The protein, known as C1q, accumulates...

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Breastfeeding could be good not only for the baby but also for the mother

Could breastfeeding be as good for a Mom's health as it is for her babies? A new study in the Journal of Clinical Nursing looks at the relationship between breast cancer and certain features of pregnancy and breastfeeding.The researchers collected data from the medical records of more than 500 women who were diagnosed with breast cancer from 2004 to 2009. The women were 19...

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Ruling Out Unneeded Ankle X-Rays for Kids

Applying simple rule for low-risk injuries helped ER docs cut use by 22 percent By using a simple rule to assess children's ankle injuries, doctors could reduce the use of X-rays by 22 percent -- and so spare kids unneeded radiation exposure, according to a new study. The research appears in the current issue of the CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). While...

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Pregnant and Obese: Early Deaths Noted Among Offspring

Study findings suggest need for weight control before conception Here's another reason for young women to get their bad eating habits under control: Kids born to obese mothers are likely to die earlier than those born to normal-weight mothers, a new Scottish study suggests. In the United States and Europe, about two-thirds of women of reproductive age are overweight...

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Many Risk Factors for Early Dementia Can Show Up in Teens

Alcohol abuse topped the list in large study of Swedish men Swedish researchers have identified nine risk factors -- many occurring during a person's teens -- that are tied to early onset dementia. The good news is that several of these symptoms and behaviors can be prevented or treated, experts noted. Early onset (or young-onset) dementia occurs before the age of...

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Eye Photography May Reveal Stroke Risk, Study Finds

Your eyes may provide a window into your risk for a stroke, a new study suggests. By photographing the retina, researchers say they can predict the potential for stroke in people with high blood pressure. "High blood pressure is one of the most important factors involved in the development of stroke," said lead researcher Dr. Mohammad Kamran Ikram, an assistant professor...

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Earlier Acne Outbreaks May Be Caused by Earlier Puberty: Experts

New guidelines released to help doctors treat younger patients age-appropriately Though acne has long been viewed as a teen phenomenon, dermatologists have been tending to an ever-younger patient pool, a new preadolescent reality that many experts link to a trend toward an earlier onset of puberty. Now, a team of physicians has put together a new list of treatment...

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Mailed Invites May Boost Colon Cancer Screening Rates: Study

A targeted mailing campaign improved colorectal cancer screening rates among uninsured people, a new study reveals. The researchers also found that encouraging people to use an at-home noninvasive screening test, such as a fecal immunochemical test (FIT), might be a better way to increase screening rates than promoting the more time-consuming and invasive colonoscopy. The...

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Childhood Abuse Linked to Later Thyroid Problems for Women

Stress hormone in 'fight-or-flight' reaction may be involved, researcher suggests Women who suffered physical abuse during childhood are at increased risk for thyroid problems, according to a new study. "We found a significant association with thyroid disorders for women who were abused during childhood," lead author Esme Fuller Thomson, professor and chair at the University...

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Health Tip: Know Risk Factors for Gout

Gout is characterized by a buildup of uric acid in the body, leading to swollen, painful joints. The U.S. National Institute on Aging mentions these common risk factors for gout: Being male. Having a family history of gout. Being overweight. Eating a poor diet. Drinking alcohol. Having too much uric acid in the blood, a condition called hyperuricemia. :) ...

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