Cart is empty Researchers at Texas A&M University have already shown that paternal drinking habits prior to conception can have a negative effect on fetal development—with semen from men who regularly consume alcohol impacting placenta development, fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)-associated brain and facial defects, and even IVF outcomes.
Mental health and addiction now second largest cause of disease in Australia
Cancer remains the leading cause of ill-health and premature death among Australians, according to a report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
Don’t expect cost savings from precision medicine, says new research
While genetic information may lead to better treatments, promises of cost savings are unfounded. Instead, a large additional bill is more likely, according to University of Copenhagen researchers.
Worsening depressive symptoms found to decrease subsequent help-seeking intentions in adolescents
One in four adolescents are reported to have depressive symptoms. However, most adolescents with depressive symptoms do not receive appropriate care. Cross-sectional studies have observed an association between depressive symptoms and help-seeking intentions among adolescents, suggesting a possibility that adolescents with depressive symptoms have difficulties seeking help for their symptoms.
Study from China reports a high prevalence of high myopia and pathological myopia but a lack of awareness
Myopia is the most common eye disease worldwide, with prevalence rates of 25-50% among adults in the United States and Europe and up to 85-90% among young people in Asian countries. In East Asia, myopia progresses at an amazingly rapid rate during childhood, and about 24% of patients may develop high myopia by adulthood.
New study reveals how blood cancer cells escape the immune system’s natural killer cells
The advent of T-cell therapies, where cells of the immune system are directed towards malignant cells, has changed the treatment paradigm of certain forms of blood cancer. However, despite the huge progress in this field, not all patients affected by blood cancers benefit from these therapies, and many may experience serious side effects.
Review highlights the challenges and recent advances in targeted therapies for lupus nephritis
Patients with lupus nephritis (LN), a severe complication of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), often undergo progressive kidney damage, with approximately 20% of these patients advancing to end-stage renal disease.
Lack of sleep can be linked to depression and suicidal thoughts among young people
Too little sleep during school days and poor sleep quality can be linked to an increased risk of depression and suicidal thoughts among middle school students, shows a study conducted at the National Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention (NASP).
How can children, adolescents and adults who are overweight or obese be motivated to participate in health programs?
The World Health Organization (WHO) sees obesity as one of the greatest challenges for public health in the 21st century. The Austrian Institute for Health Technology Assessment (AIHTA) has now examined group programs offered in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland for children, adolescents, and adults with either overweight or grade 1 obesity, as well as numerous international literature sources.
Infection with stomach bacteria may increase risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Infection with the stomach bacterium Helicobacter pylori could increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease: In people over the age of 50, the risk following a symptomatic infection can be an average of 11 percent higher, and even more about ten years after the infection, at 24 percent greater risk.