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Talking About Old Age Or Being Fat Linked To Physical And Mental Health Problems

Date: Feb-22-2013
Talking about being old is an important indicator of body dissatisfaction, in the same way that talking about being fat is, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Eating Disorders.  Body dissatisfaction is associated with a number of physical and mental health problems, such as depression, low self-esteem, and stress. So-called "fat talk" and "old talk" have been found to contribute towards feelings of body dissatisfaction. It occurs when women express distaste about the appearance of their body and wish they were either better looking, thinner, or younger...

Study Published On The Health Of Colombian Refugees In Ecuador

Date: Feb-22-2013
The study documents food and housing insecurity, lack of adequate health care, and the major impact of prior violence and current stigma & discrimination on their mental and physical health. New York University College of Nursing's Professor Michele Shedlin, PhD, recently published a paper, "Sending-Country Violence and Receiving-Country Discrimination: Effects on the Health of Colombian Refugees in Ecuador," on-line in the Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health...

Mouthrinse Reduces Plaque And Gingivitis More Than Toothbrushing Alone

Date: Feb-22-2013
New research published in the January/February 2013 issue of General Dentistry, the peer-reviewed clinical journal of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), indicates that the use of a germ-killing mouthrinse in addition to regular toothbrushing can significantly reduce plaque and gingivitis, more so than brushing alone. "It's simple - mouthrinses can reach nearly 100 percent of the mouth's surfaces, while brushing focuses on the teeth, which make up only 25 percent of the mouth," says Christine A...

New Silicone Gel-Filled Breast Implant Approved by FDA

Date: Feb-22-2013
A new breast implant called the Natrelle 410 Highly Cohesive Anatomically Shaped Silicone-Gel Filled Breast Implant to increase breast size in females 22 and older and to rebuild breast tissue of women of all ages, has been approved by the US FDA. The Natrelle 410 implants are manufactured by Allergan, Inc. Seven years of data were gathered and analyzed from 941 females before the FDA made their decision to approve the implant for augmentation and reconstruction...

Healthcare Law Will Allow Americans To Easily Search And Compare Options In 2014

Date: Feb-22-2013
With more parts of the Affordable Care Act going into effect over the coming months, the new changes will give consumers a reliable method to compare and enroll in healthcare coverage in the small group and individual markets, while giving insurance companies and states more independence and versatility to enforce the new law. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius commented: "The Affordable Care Act helps people get the health insurance they need...

UK Obesity Epidemic Is Out Of Control

Date: Feb-22-2013
Only one third of British men are considered to be normal weight, according to the latest statistics from the NHS Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC).  Experts warn that the UK obesity crisis is 'spiraling out of control', with the number of people being admitted to hospital because of obesity-related problems increasing significantly in recent years. The finding relates to information gathered in 2011 which paints a rather alarming picture of the obesity problem in the country, indicating that the epidemic has shown no signs of improvement...

Study Raises Questions Over Effectiveness Of Recommended Genetic Testing Strategy For Inherited High Cholesterol

Date: Feb-22-2013
Research published Online First in The Lancet provides new evidence that a substantial proportion of individuals with a clinical diagnosis of Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (FH) inherit a combination of small-effect changes in several genes (polygenic) rather than a large-effect mutation in a single gene (monogenic). These findings have implications for the majority of national guidelines on family screening for FH, that advocate testing relatives of all individuals with a clinical diagnosis of FH, including those of the UK National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)...

In Mouse Model, Omega-3 Lipid Emulsions Markedly Protect Brain After Stroke

Date: Feb-22-2013
Triglyceride lipid emulsions rich in an omega-3 fatty acid injected within a few hours of an ischemic stroke can decrease the amount of damaged brain tissue by 50 percent or more in mice, reports a new study by researchers at Columbia University Medical Center. The results suggest that the emulsions may be able to reduce some of the long-term neurological and behavioral problems seen in human survivors of neonatal stroke and possibly of adult stroke, as well. The findings were published in the journal PLoS One...

Bystanders Who Are Crime Drama Viewers Are More Likely To Aid Sexual Assault Victims

Date: Feb-22-2013
Viewers of primetime crime dramas, like NCIS, CSI or Law & Order, are more inclined than non-viewers to see themselves intervening on behalf of the victim of a sexual assault, according to recent research at Washington State University. Published in the Journal of Health Communication, the study suggests prime-time television may be a successful medium for educating the public about sexual assault and encouraging positive responses, according to Stacey Hust, associate professor of communication with the Edward R. Murrow College of Communications and lead researcher...

Acne Linked To High Glycemic Index Foods And Dairy Products

Date: Feb-22-2013
A study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has determined that there is increasing evidence of a connection between diet and acne, particularly from high glycemic load diets and dairy products, and that medical nutrition therapy (MNT) can play an important role in acne treatment. More than 17 million Americans suffer from acne, mostly during their adolescent and young adult years. Acne influences quality of life, including social withdrawal, anxiety, and depression, making treatment essential...