Cart is empty Cancer survivors may be at long term heightened risk of subsequent cardiovascular disease, irrespective of traditional underlying risk factors, suggest the findings of a large UK Biobank study, published online in the journal Heart. Those with previous breast or blood cancers may be at greatest risk, the findings indicate.
Menu calorie counts likely linked to lower obesity-related cancer rates and health care costs
Specifying the number of calories for each item on restaurant menus is likely linked to lower rates of cancers associated with obesity and attendant health care costs in the U.S., suggests a modeling study, published in the open access journal BMJ Open.
Research shows why some children may be slower to learn words
New research from University of East Anglia reveals why some children may be slower to learn words than others.
Psychologist reports daily stressor occurrences’ impact on suicide, self-harm ideation in LGBTQ+ teens
Since the start of 2023, a record number of anti-LGBTQ+ bills have been introduced into state legislatures. According to University of Maryland Associate Professor Ethan Mereish, such current events add to the list of daily thoughts and experiences that lead LGBTQ+ teens to report having suicidal and non-suicidal self-harm thoughts.
When both mothers and fathers maltreat their children
About one in five cases of child abuse and neglect is committed by both mothers and fathers, but nearly all the research attention has been focused on when just one parent is involved.
Mouse study hints at specific brain receptor behind PCOS symptoms
Polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS, can cause a range of symptoms, including disrupted menstrual cycles, abdominal obesity, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes. It’s also one of the biggest causes of infertility—in fact, many people don’t discover they have the condition until they try to become pregnant.
Commotio cordis is extremely rare but quick action is essential: Call 911, begin CPR and use AED
Commotio cordis is an extremely rare and highly unusual cardiac event, yet it is vitally important for everyone to be aware of and recognize how to take action quickly in any type of cardiac emergency. According to the American Heart Association, quick recognition of the cardiac emergency and immediately beginning the 3 most important steps in the chain of survival are critical: 1) call 911, 2) begin CPR and 3) defibrillate with an automated external defibrillator or AED. These are the only ways to save someone’s life after commotio cordis or cardiac arrest. The American Heart Association is the leader in resuscitation science, education and training and publisher of the official “Guidelines for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care.”
Researchers to highlight cancer patient, survivor survey on cannabis
As the legalization of medicinal and recreational cannabis becomes more common in localities across the country, so does research on its use and effects. Results of an anonymous cancer patient and survivor survey conducted by a team from Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Center for Translational Research on Cannabis and Cancer (CTRCC) will be shared at the American Association for Cancer Research 2023 Annual Meeting in Orlando.
Pediatric tuberculosis may affect lung functioning, growth later in life
A new study shows that young children diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis are at an increased risk of subsequent wheezing, poor lung function, and reduced height and weight later in their childhood.
Warning labels on restaurant menus reduce likelihood consumers order high-sugar foods, study finds
Added-sugar warning labels reduced the likelihood that consumers would order items containing high amounts of added sugar in an online experiment led by University of California, Davis researchers. Menu labels can help inform consumers about the surprisingly high amount of added sugar in even the smallest sizes of soda or in unexpected items like salad dressings and sauces.