New research reveals a perceived lack of support from family and friends affects a patient’s ability to manage type 2 diabetes, according to a study published in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. Among vulnerable populations, the necessary modifications…
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Decision conflict before cancer surgery correlates with lower activity after surgery
Nearly one-third of cancer patients who decide to undergo surgery for their condition may have second thoughts, and this decision conflict may lead to less favorable treatment outcomes in both the near- and long-term, according to a team of investigators…
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The natural seed oil proven to significantly lower high blood pressure
High blood pressure, medically known as hypertension, means the force of blood pushing against your artery walls is consistently too high. As the British Heart Foundation (BHF) explains, although your arteries are stretchy to cope with your blood pressure going…
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Historical redlining linked to premature births, lower birth weight babies
Past discriminatory housing practices may play a role in perpetuating the significant disparities in infant and maternal health faced by people of color in the U.S., suggests a new study by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley. For decades,…
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How to live longer: Eat this tasty snack every day to reduce risk of early death
There are many preconditions that must be met to live a long life. Staving off high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high blood sugar levels and obesity are some of the most important. All of the above contribute to heart disease,…
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Government E-cigarette restrictions on marketing lower use
(HealthDay)—Comprehensive provincial restrictions on electronic cigarette marketing are associated with lower levels of exposure to marketing and lower prevalence of e-cigarette use, according to a Canadian study published online June 29 in Pediatrics. David Hammond, Ph.D., from the University of…
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Statins tied to significantly lower death rate from ovarian cancer
(HealthDay)—Statin drugs, used for decades to treat high cholesterol, may also reduce deaths for women with ovarian cancer, a new study suggests. “These drugs are appealing as they are widely used, inexpensive, and well-tolerated in most patients. The associated reduction…
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Following a variety of healthy eating patterns associated with lower heart disease risk
Greater adherence to a variety of healthy eating patterns was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to new research led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The findings add support for the 2015-2020 Dietary…
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New biomaterial has potential to repair damaged bone with lower risk of inflammation
Scientists at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences have developed a new biomaterial that has the potential to accelerate bone regeneration by promoting an immune response that encourages repair and lowers the risk of inflammation. The study, conducted by…
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Not much exercise needed to lower heart disease risk for overweight people
A new study suggests, for obese or overweight adults, that any amount of exercise might lower the risk of developing cardiovascular disease in the next 10 years. The study, published earlier this month in the journal PLOS ONE, found that…
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