Studies and Analyses

Studies and Analyses

Dinner Rituals’ Impact on Child and Adult BMI: Study Insights

Did you know that the dining environment itself is an influencer of your weight status? This is the finding of a recent study by Dr. Brian Wansink and Dr….

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Weight at Diagnosis Tied to Prostate Cancer Mortality Rates

In patients with more aggressive forms of prostate cancer, the researchers also found an even stronger correlation between obesity and mortality. This study…

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New Biomarkers for Early Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis Identified

This process may soon become much easier thanks to a medical breakthrough by scientists at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre…

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The Cheerleader Effect: Why Groups Boost Attractiveness

This phenomenon — first dubbed the “cheerleader effect” by ladykiller Barney Stinson on the popular TV show How I Met Your Mother — suggests that having a few…

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How Nursery Provision Boosts Career Options for Mothers in Switzerland

Provision in the French-speaking part of Switzerland is more widespread than in the German-speaking part of the country. This provision strengthens gender…

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Pregnancy Weight Gain Linked to Autism Spectrum Disorders

New research from the University of Utah shows the answer to that question may be yes in some situations. Researchers have uncovered an association between…

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Headaches in Lupus Patients: Study Findings Unveiled

The study found that 18% of lupus patients experienced headache at the onset of their disease with that number increasing to 58% after 10 years. While…

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New Method Measures Genetic Material to Predict Thyroid Cancer Recurrence

The study, which is published early online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society, also found that elevated blood levels of the…

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Can the 'right' helmet prevent concussions?

While many football helmet and mouth guard manufacturers claim that their equipment will lessen impact forces and reduce concussion risk, neither a specific…

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Smart Neurons: Dendrites Capable of Complex Computation

The study, published today (Sunday) in Nature and carried out by researchers based at the Wolfson Institute for Biomedical Research at UCL, the MRC Laboratory…

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Ultrasound vs. X-Rays in ICU: Safer and Effective Diagnosis

“We found that the use of ultrasound to diagnose patients greatly reduced radiation exposure for patients without negatively affecting their health,” said…

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Oral Bacteria Create a ‘Fingerprint’ in Your Mouth

Scientists identified a total of almost 400 different species of microbes in the mouths of 100 study participants belonging to four ethnic affiliations:…

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Genetic Variants Linked to Bronchodilator Response in COPD

A new study from Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) reveals several new gene variants that are associated with how people living with chronic obstructive…

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Cancer Wasting Due in Part to Tumor Factors That Block Muscle Repair, Study Shows

A new study reveals that tumors release factors into the bloodstream that inhibit the repair of damaged muscle fibers, and that this contributes to muscle loss…

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Lower Blood Sugars May Be Good for the Brain

The study involved 141 people with an average age of 63 who did not have diabetes or pre-diabetes, which is also called impaired glucose tolerance. People who…

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What a difference a grade makes

When it comes to children's attention problems, the difference between first and second grade is profound, says a new study from Duke University. The study,…

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