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Children Of Centenarians Live Longer, Have Lower Risk Of Heart D...

admin — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:45:14 -0600

Centenarian offspring (children of parents who lived to be at least 97 years old) retain important cardiovascular advantages from their parents compared to a similarly-aged cohort.

Gout And Parkinson's: Studies Examine Treatment For Gout And The...

admin — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 02:00:15 -0600

The goal in treating patients with gout is to reduce acute attacks by lowering serum urate levels, which are usually high in this disease. At the same time, high serum urate levels have been shown to lower the risk of developing Parkinson's disease.

What’s Your Child’s Genetic Destiny For Disease?

admin — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 02:00:10 -0600

What's your child's "genetic destiny?" Does diabetes run in your family? Or has a genetic test indicated that your child may some day be at risk for developing heart disease?

Consuming Small Amounts Of Caffeine When Pregnant May Affect Gro...

admin — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 10:00:03 -0600

Consuming caffeine at any time during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of fetal growth restriction (low birth weight), according to new research.

Severe Gestational Hypertension May Protect Sons Against Testicu...

admin — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 21:15:10 -0500

Women who experience severe gestational hypertension may give birth to boys at lower risk for testicular cancer, although the exact reasons why are still unclear.

Statins Associated With Lower Risk Of Death From Pneumonia

admin — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:15:13 -0500

Individuals who take cholesterol-lowering statins before being hospitalized with pneumonia appear less likely to die within 90 days afterward, according to a new report.

No Higher Risk Of Leukemia Found For Children Living Near Powerf...

admin — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:00:05 -0500

Children living in the vicinity of powerful radio and television transmitters are not significantly more at risk of leukemia than others, according to a new German study.

Science in the News - Wednesday 15 October 2008

admin — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 20:00:00 -0500

The risk of dying from cancer before the age of 84 is falling and will continue to do so for at least the next 15 years, say scientists from Cancer Research UK. The risk of dying from cancer before the age of 84 is falling and will continue to do so for at least the next 15 years, scientists from Cancer Research UK predict.

Pneumococcal Vaccine Associated With 50 Percent Lower Risk Of He...

admin — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 13:01:49 -0500

Pneumococcal (pneumonia) vaccination was associated with a 50 percent lower risk of heart attacks two years after vaccination, suggests a large hospital-based case-control study.

Air Pollution May Increase Risk Of Appendicitis

admin — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:00:05 -0500

Could there be a link between high levels of air pollution and the risk of appendicitis? New research suggests a novel connection.