Daryl Nelson
Researchers Link Sleep Apnea to Silent Strokes
People with severe sleep apnea may have an increased risk of silent strokes and small lesions in the brain, according to a study presented at the 2012 American Stroke Association International Conference.
Researchers Find Link Between Heart Failure and Mental Decline
Researchers have discovered a link between heart failure (HF) and a decline in people’s mental processes and loss of grey matter in the brain.
Study: Exercise Improves Quality of Life in Cancer Patients
Exercise can improve the health of cancer patients who have completed their main cancer-related treatment, according to a new study from the University of Hong Kong.
Is Red Wine Really Good For Your Heart?
Despite previous reports, a recently released study finds a glass of red wine a day might not defend against heart disease.
Researcher Find that Early Intervention Can Curb College Drinking
In an interest to curb drinking among college students, Penn State researchers have created a new scientific approach, involving early intervention, that they believe will help students avoid becoming heavy drinkers in the future.
Study: Men and Women Have Different Triggers for Addiction
When it comes to addiction, sex matters.
Researchers at Yale University found men and women have different triggers that activate the areas of the brain associated with cravings and addictions.
Scientists Discover Link Between Diabetes and Poor Sleep Habits
A mutation in the gene that induces sleep significantly increases the risk of developing diabetes, according to a new study published in the journal Nature Genetics.
Study: One Glass of Milk Daily Can Strengthen Your Brain
You know the saying – “milk does a body good,” now research shows it does the same for the brain. Scientists at the University of Maine found drinking a glass of milk daily could have positive effects on your brain and it’s overall performance.
Study: Kindney Transplant Recipients Don’t Have to Take Steroids
Those who immediately stop taking the steroid prednisone after a kidney transplant are more likely to avoid harmful side effects, according to a study published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society Nephrology.
Study: Asthma Rates and Costs from Air Pollution Higher than Perceived
The cases of asthma, and the costs related to traffic related air pollution, are much higher than generally perceived, according to a study published in the early online version of the European Respiratory Journal.