Workers with Nontraditional Schedules Are Burdened by Sleep-Related Health Problems and Poor Metabolic Health, According to New Report in Sleep Health Shiftwork is an occupational health risk of growing significance because it is becoming more common and because of its potential influence on health outcomes,…

Weak grip strength is linked with shorter survival and a greater risk of having a heart attack or stroke, according to an international study involving almost 140000 adults from 17 culturally and economically diverse countries[1]. The study, published in The Lancet, also found that grip…

Patients who had higher activity levels following ICD implantation had better survival, according to research in the Journal of the American Heart Association. The research will be simultaneously presented at the Heart Rhythm Society 2015 Scientific Sessions.An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is a battery-powered device that…

Men with naturally high levels of the female hormone oestrogen may have a greater risk of developing breast cancer, according to research by an international collaboration including Cancer Research UK published today in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.This is the first time a link between…

Scientists at the University of Southampton have shown that although some studies find diet can enhance the effects of exercise to prevent muscle loss in later life, current evidence about what works is inconsistent.Between the ages of 40 and 80, an estimated 30 to 50…

Severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and excessive daytime sleepiness are associated with an increased risk of depression in men, according to a new community-based study of Australian men, which was presented at the 2015 American Thoracic Society International Conference.“An association between sleep apnea and depression…

High salt diets may delay puberty according to a study presented at the European Congress of Endocrinology in Dublin. As the salt content of Western diets continues to increase these findings could have significant consequences for the reproductive health of future generations. Researchers from University…

A new study presented at the European Congress of Endocrinology in Dublin suggests that some men suffering from testosterone deficiency may be missed under current clinical guidelines while others are misdiagnosed with testosterone deficiency. The researchers call for a revision of the clinical guidelines to…

Boys who smoke marijuana go through puberty earlier but grow more slowly than those who have never smoked the drug according to a study presented at the European Congress of Endocrinology in Dublin, Ireland. The findings will lead to a better understanding of the dangers…

A screening method that combines a traditional PSA test with an MRI detects a significantly greater number of prostate cancer cases and improves diagnostic accuracy. The study was conducted as part of the largest international research project on prostate cancer. The method will now be…

Sleep disordered breathing can hamper memory processes in children, according to a new study.The research, which will be presented today at the Sleep and Breathing Conference, found that disrupted sleep had an impact on different memory processes and how children learn. Eszter Csabi led a…

E-cigarettes are popular with teens, including those who have never smoked, but few of those who try them become regular users, with most of those who do so also being smokers, finds research by Cardiff University.Published in the online journal BMJ Open, the researchers from…