Health News

Could growth hormone treatment increase the risk of stroke?

Date: Aug-14-2014
A new study suggests that people who receive growth hormone treatment as children could face an increased risk of stroke as young adults.

Aspirin 'halves breast cancer recurrence in overweight women'

Date: Aug-14-2014
Aspirin is known to have protective effects against some cancers. Now, a new study suggests that, in breast cancer patients, these effects may be mediated by weight.

High sodium intake 'causes 1 in 10 global cardiovascular deaths each year'

Date: Aug-14-2014
Researchers from Tufts University find that 1.65 million global cardiovascular deaths each year are caused by sodium intake higher than WHO recommendations of 2 g per day.

'Huntington's gene' plays important role in normal long-term memory

Date: Aug-13-2014
A new animal study details how a gene implicated in Huntington's disease - huntingtin - is involved in normal brain activity. The findings could have implications for humans.

Vaccinations are not just for kids, but why is coverage among adults so low?

Date: Aug-13-2014
Vaccinations are not only for children, but coverage in adults remains low. We look at the reasons why, what can be done to increase coverage, and which vaccines you may need.

How memory is processed 'may influence risk of PTSD'

Date: Aug-13-2014
A study into memory and PTSD by a survivor of a 2001 Air Transat emergency finds that people who display altered recollection of general events may be more likely to develop PTSD.

Half of eligible women going without drugs to reduce newborn deaths

Date: Aug-13-2014
Low-cost antenatal steroid injections can prevent death and disability in newborn babies, but a new study finds only half of eligible women are able to access these drugs.

40% of American adults will develop type 2 diabetes in their lifetime

Date: Aug-13-2014
A new study led by a researcher from the CDC finds that 2 in every 5 American adults are expected to develop type 2 diabetes during their lifetime.

Study examines why couples post 'lovey-dovey' updates on Facebook

Date: Aug-13-2014
A new study may make you think twice before posting romantic relationship content via social media; it suggests those who do so are trying to brag and mitigate fears of rejection.

Exercising to excess increases risk of death for heart attack survivors

Date: Aug-12-2014
Although exercise is beneficial for patients who have survived a heart attack, new research finds that running more than 30 miles per week can increase risk of death.