March 9, 2010
March 7, 2010
Study Explores Role Of Nutrition On Risk Of Dengue Virus Infection
A new study led by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital investigators disproves reports that well-fed children are more vulnerable to the dengue virus. Mosquitoes spread the virus, which can cause severe flu-like symptoms and sometimes lethal complications...
March 4, 2010
Coffee Associated With Reduced Risk Of Hospitalization For Heart Rhythm Disturbances
Coffee drinkers may be less likely to be hospitalized for heart rhythm disturbances, according to a new study by the Kaiser Permanente Division of Research in Oakland, Calif...
February 15, 2010
Factors linked to growth of fetus in first trimester and subsequent outcomes
Factors such as maternal high blood pressure and high hematocrit levels (the proportion of blood that consists of red blood cells) are associated with a greater likelihood of restricted fetal growth during the first trimester, with restricted growth linked to an increased risk of preterm birth and low birth weight, according to a new study.
February 14, 2010
Could Eating Chocolate Reduce Your Risk Of Having A Stroke?
Eating a bar of chocolate a week could help prevent strokes, according to Canadian researchers. Scientists conducted a study of 50,000 people and found that those eating chocolate were 22 per cent less likely to suffer a stroke than those who didn't. In addition, people who had a stroke but regularly ate chocolate were 46 per cent less likely to die as a result...