New research on emotions and health also links stonewalling to back pain Those who rage with frustration during a marital spat have an increased risk of cardiovascular problems such as chest pain or high blood pressure later in life, according to new research from Northwestern…

Acupuncture treatments can reduce the number of hot flashes and night sweats associated with menopause by as much as 36 percent, according to researchers at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. The findings are published in the June issue of the journal Menopause.“Although acupuncture does not…

The study suggests that the bacteria in the gut may be able to break down artificial sweeteners, resulting in negative health effectsArtificial sweeteners help individuals with obesity to cut calories and lose weight but may have negative health effects, according to researchers at York University’s…

New research presented at Euroanaesthesia 2016 hows that patients undergoing breast cancer surgery need less painkilling medication post-surgery if they have anaesthesia that is free of opioid drugs. While opioid drugs provide an excellent painkilling effect throughout operations, they also have side-effects. Post-operative complications, such…

Chemicals commonly found in plastics and fungicides may be weakening children’s teeth by disrupting hormones that stimulate the growth of dental enamel, according to a new study presented today at the European Congress of Endocrinology.Endocrine disruptors are chemicals that interfere with mammalian hormones. Bisphenol A…

Exercise that puts greater strain on bones, like running, may improve long-term bone health more effectively than non weight-bearing activities like cycling, conclude the authors of a new study measuring the hormones of mountain ultra-marathon runners. The results of the study are presented today at…

A new study published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes [EASD]) shows that children with a strong family history of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and/or type 2 diabetes were found to have cholesterol levels significantly higher than children with…

New research presented at this year’s Euroanaesthesia congress (London, 27-30 May) addresses the importance of discussing potential pregnancy and providing pregnancy testing for women of reproductive age before they undergo surgery, so that harm to mother and baby can be avoided. Anaesthesia and surgery during…

A study of almost 49 000 obese patients shows that those who do not have obesity surgery are much more likely to die from any cause than those who do have surgery, after an average of 5 year’s follow-up. The study, presented at this year’s…

Postmenopausal women with mild knee osteoarthritis, who may avoid strenuous exercise due to pain, can safely promote cartilage health and improve aerobic fitness with intensive aquatic resistance training.This was observed in a study carried out in the Department of Health Sciences at the University of…

The Zika epidemic has long assumed global proportions, experts told the Congress of the European Academy of Neurology in Copenhagen. Europe needs to get prepared to deal with the relentless spread of the health threat, in particular with a view to “imported” infection. Awareness for…

The body’s involuntary processes may malfunction in shift workers and other chronically sleep-deprived people, and may lead to an increased risk ofcardiovascular disease, according to new research in the American Heart Association’s journal Hypertension.Insufficient sleep and circadian rhythm (approximately 24-hour) disturbances both have been associated…