Levels of tooth loss linearly associated with increasing rates of death and strokeGum disease is the main cause of tooth loss and is related to poor dental hygieneCoronary heart disease patients with no teeth have nearly double the risk of death as those with all…

Nauseated patients in the emergency department who sniffed pads saturated with isopropyl alcohol were twice as likely to obtain relief from their symptoms as nauseated patients who sniffed pads saturated with saline solution, according to a study published online today in Annals of Emergency Medicine…

Studies challenge CYP2D6 as marker, point to need for validation The anti-hormone therapy tamoxifen can reduce breast cancer recurrence by about half in women with hormone-sensitive breast cancer. But it works better in some women than others. Researchers are not sure why.“We do know that…

Postponing the start of adjuvant chemotherapy for more than 90 days following surgery may significantly increase risk of death for breast cancer patients, particularly those with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), according to a new study from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Further,…

Exercising Muscles Prefer Carbs over Fat for Long, High-Intensity Runs Carbohydrates are the body’s main energy source during high-intensity, prolonged running, a new study published in Journal of Applied Physiology reports.Muscles use carbohydrate and fat stored in the body as fuel during exercise, but the…

A new study assessing the antioxidant effects of pomegranate extract on cardiovascular risk factors and muscle function showed reductions in blood pressure and some atheroprotective benefits, but no effects on inflammation, oxidative strength, or muscle strength. The limited gains with pomegranate supplementation are detailed in…

Exposure to farm animals in early childhood modifies the key allergy-related immunological mechanisms, shows a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland. The study provides new insight into the role of dendritic cells and cytokine production in particular.Growing up on a traditional farm has…

Using olive or sunflower oil on new born babies’ skin damages the barrier which prevents water loss and blocks allergens and infections, new research led by The University of Manchester has found.Despite most midwives recommending olive or sunflower oil for dry skin, as highlighted in…

Researchers led by Dr. Teppo Särkämö at University of Helsinki, Finland have revealed that caregiver-implemented musical leisure activities, particularly singing, are cognitively and emotionally beneficial especially in the early stages of dementia. The findings could help improve dementia care and better target the use of…

New study looks at falls, fractures and osteoporosis in people age 45 and older A new study, presented at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting in San Francisco, shows certain fractures due to osteoporosis can cause premature death in people 45 and older. This…

Largest CPR Training Trial for Families of At-Risk Patients Shows Success of Low-Cost Teaching Method Video-Based CPR Training May be as Valuable as Hands-On Approach, Penn Study Finds Largest CPR Training Trial for Families of At-Risk Patients Shows Success of Low-Cost Teaching Method Using a…

Researchers found an association between frequent self-weighing and psychological state, according to a new study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and BehaviorSelf-weighing can be a useful tool to help adults control their weight, but for adolescents and young adults this behavior may have…