News articles tagged with 'health'
Action needed to improve men's health in Europe
— 2 Dec 2011 09:59 | HealthPolicies aimed specifically at men are urgently needed to improve the health of Europe's men, say experts on bmj.com today…
Climate change threatens global security, warn medical and military leaders
— 6 Apr 2011 18:25 | EnvironmentMedical and military leaders have come together today to warn that climate change not only spells a global health catastrophe, but also threatens global stability and security…
Physical health scores predict breast cancer outcomes
— 6 Apr 2011 17:58 | HealthBreast cancer survivors with poor physical health scores had an elevated risk of poorer cancer outcomes, including recurrence and death, according to the results of an observational…
Relationship violence reported by young women linked to overly controlling male partner
— 6 Apr 2011 17:34 | HealthFor women, having a male partner who exhibits controlling behaviours such as limiting contact with friends and insisting on knowing one's whereabouts at all times, may be associated…
Longer-term follow-up of users of oestrogen therapy finds some changes in risks
— 6 Apr 2011 16:25 | HealthAmong postmenopausal women with prior hysterectomy who had used oestrogen therapy for about 6 years and then stopped, longer-term follow-up indicates that the increased risk of stroke…
Vitamin D levels linked with health of blood vessels
— 4 Apr 2011 19:15 | HealthA lack of vitamin D, even in generally healthy people, is linked with stiffer arteries and an inability of blood vessels to relax, research from the Emory/Georgia Tech Predictive Health…
Babies born earlier in areas near busy road junctions
— 4 Apr 2011 18:24 | HealthBabies are born earlier when their mothers live near a concentration of freeways and main roads, a study of 970 mothers and their newborn babies in Logan City, south of Brisbane, has…
Breast health global initiative offers unprecedented tools for developing nations
— 2 Apr 2011 11:31 | HealthA landmark breast health care publication reveals a multitude of barriers that keep women of developing nations from being screened and treated for breast cancer - but offers tools…
Parents trust doctors most when it comes to information about vaccine safety
— 2 Apr 2011 11:10 | HealthMost parents get their information about vaccines from their children's doctors, but some also consider public health officials, other parents, friends and family members and even celebrities…
A national survey: The value of otolaryngologists' services in America
— 1 Apr 2011 16:00 | HealthIn recent years reimbursement for surgical services has declined, failing to keep up with inflation and economic growth. Financial incentives aimed at re-distributing reimbursement…