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Asian parents with terminally ill children may not share psychological pain with their spouses

A study of families in Singapore with terminally ill children found that parents tend to defer discussing their psychological pain with their spouses to protect them from emotional distress.

16 Jan 2020

Study determines prevalence of fatty liver disease and fibrosis among young adults in the UK

One in five young people have fatty liver disease (steatosis), with one in 40 having already developed liver scarring (fibrosis), research published today [15 January] has found.

16 Jan 2020

Drinking low-fat milk associated with less aging in adults, study shows

A new study shows drinking low-fat milk -- both nonfat and 1% milk -- is significantly associated with less aging in adults.

16 Jan 2020

What the 2020s have in store for aging boomers

Within 10 years, all of the nation's 74 million baby boomers will be 65 or older. The most senior among them will be on the cusp of 85.

16 Jan 2020

Tips to prevent acne caused by workouts

Those hitting the gym on account of their New Year's resolutions are likely reaping the benefits, including improved overall health and mood.

14 Jan 2020

More federal funding needed to improve active transportation among Americans

The federal government has allocated only about 2 percent of its transportation funds to encourage walking and cycling, not nearly enough to make a significant difference, according to Ralph Buehler, associate professor and chair of the urban affairs and planning program in the Virginia Tech School of Public and International Affairs.

14 Jan 2020

Cannabinoids can alleviate some symptoms of endometriosis

Initial results from treating endometriosis in mice with cannabinoids suggest they can alleviate some symptoms of the disease, according to a new study in the open-access journal eLife.

14 Jan 2020

Eating more vegetables provides no extra protection for men with prostate cancer

National guidelines recommend that men with prostate cancer eat a vegetable-rich diet, suggesting it might decrease cancer progression and death.

14 Jan 2020

Common misconception about asthma has negative impact on people with severe disease

People living with a severe form of asthma are not receiving the support they need because the condition is not taken seriously enough, according to new research.

14 Jan 2020

Delaying Knee Surgery has a Detrimental Impact on Health, a New Study Finds

A new study has revealed that most people who require knee surgery are waiting too long to get it done, and this is having a detrimental impact on their health and wellbeing. Experts advise that those eligible for knee replacement surgery should act sooner rather than later to avoid further deterioration of the knee and evade the increased likeliness of suffering from associated health problems.

14 Jan 2020

New computer algorithm enables prediction of gestational diabetes

A new computer algorithm enables prediction, in the early stages of pregnancy or even before pregnancy has occurred, of which women are at a high risk of gestational diabetes.

13 Jan 2020

A naturally occurring protein may be responsible for many benefits of exercise

Whether it be a brisk walk around the park or high intensity training at the gym, exercise does a body good. But what if you could harness the benefits of a good workout without ever moving a muscle?

13 Jan 2020

Mount Sinai physicians emphasize the importance of early detection, treatment of thyroid disease

January is Thyroid Awareness Month, and physicians from the Hilda and J. Lester Gabrilove Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Bone Disease and the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the Mount Sinai Health System are emphasizing the importance of being aware of symptoms that may be related to thyroid disease.

12 Jan 2020

Low-fat diet associated with reduction in testosterone among men

For the many men diagnosed with testosterone deficiency, losing weight can help increase testosterone levels.

11 Jan 2020

Family doctors in rural America tackle crisis of addiction and pain

Dr. Angela Gatzke-Plamann didn’t fully grasp her community’s opioid crisis until one desperate patient called on a Friday afternoon in 2016.

10 Jan 2020

Addressing resilience, emotional health within families of children with chronic conditions

Be it autism, sickle cell or other life-disrupting health conditions, being the parent of a child with a chronic condition takes a psychological toll. For too many families, however, emotional and behavioral health support has been far too difficult to obtain.

9 Jan 2020

Judo holds promise for reducing sedentary behavior among children with autism

Judo may be just the right sport to increase the physical activity level among children with autism spectrum disorder and holds promise for reducing sedentary behavior, which is linked to obesity and diabetes, according to a new study from the University of Central Florida.

9 Jan 2020