Insomnia is a Major Health Concern in Britain
Insomnia is a major health concern in Britain that harms all areas of life, including relationships and ability to function during the day, and should be addressed with public health campaigns at national and local level, including in schools and workplaces, according to a new report.
Awake Despite Anesthesia
Out of every 1000 patients, two at most wake up during their operation. Unintended awareness in the patient is thus classified as an occasional complication of anesthesia – but being aware of things happening during the operation, and being able to recall them later, can leave a patient with long-term psychological trauma.
Smoking Causes Cancer Linked DNA Damage Within Minutes
Within minutes of inhaling the contents of a lit cigarette, genetic damage starts to occur – it does not take days or years, researchers from the University of Minnesota revealed in Chemical Research in Toxicology.
Heart Health Tied To HDL “Good” Cholesterol Function, Not High Level
Reduced risk of coronary artery disease is more closely linked to the function of HDL, the so-called “good cholesterol”, and not so much to its level in the blood as previously thought, according to a new US study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, NEJM.
Impact Of Flu Vaccine Opt-Out Is Being Seen As A(H1N1) Returns To Europe
As the UK and a number of European countries are now experiencing epidemics of influenza, including A(H1N1) which was the 2009 pandemic virus, the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID) warns that the consequences of non-vaccination could emerge as a new flu
Association Between Consistent Exercise And Lower Risk Of Colon Cancer Death
Consistent exercise is associated with a lower risk of dying from colon cancer, according to a new study led by researchers at the Siteman Cancer Center at Washington University School of Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.
Vegetarian Diet Helps Kidney Patients Keep Toxic Phosphorous In Check
A grain-based vegetarian diet helps chronic kidney disease patients avoid accumulating toxic levels of phosphorous in their bodies, according to new research from the US.
Placebos Plus Positive Thinking May Be Enough
Placebos, which contain no active ingredients, are typically used as controls for potential new medication clinical trials.