Alcohol consumption
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- Erbitux in combination with Docetaxel and Cisplatin as induction therapy in patients treated for locally advanced head and neck cancer
- Patients treated for locally advanced head and neck cancer may respond better to treatment with the addition of Cetuximab ( Erbitux ) to chemotherapy, according to a phase II study. In the study, 39 patients with stages 3 or 4 head and neck cancer were treated initially with a combination of ... (Leggi Articolo)
- Decreased risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis linked to alcohol intake
- New data suggests that alcohol may protect against rheumatoid arthritis, with three units a week exhibiting protective effects and ten units a week being more protective still. An alcohol consumption of three units per week or more also reduced the risk by smoking or by a genetic predisposition... (Leggi Articolo)
- Men with hypertension who drink moderate amounts of alcohol may have a lower risk of myocardial infarction
- Hypertension is associated with a twofold increased risk of cardiovascular disease ( CVD ) and total mortality. Studies have shown that moderate consumption of alcohol, up to a limit of one to two drinks a day, may decrease the risk of CVD and total mortality. Drinking more than two drinks a day,... (Leggi Articolo)
- Genetics and lifestyle interact to increase risk for age-related macular degeneration
- The interplay between genetic predisposition and exposure to modifiable risk factors can multiply the risk for age-related macular degeneration. Age-related macular degeneration ( AMD ) can cause blindness and is known to have both genetic and environmental risk factors. Researchers have prev... (Leggi Articolo)
- Alcohol advertising may contribute to increased drinking among young people
- A study, published in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, found that young people who view more alcohol advertisements tend to drink more alcohol. Young people are beginning to drink at an earlier age than ever before and their actions can have consequences ranging from poor grad... (Leggi Articolo)
- Naltrexone extended-release for treatment of alcohol-dependent patients, FDA approved
- The FDA ( Food and Drug Administration ) has approved a monthly injectable formulation of Vivitrol ( Naltrexone for extended-release ) for treatment of alcohol-dependent patients. Naltrexone works by binding to opioid receptors in the brain. Although the mechanism responsible for the reducti... (Leggi Articolo)
- Increased risk of heart disease linked to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
- A study on the relationship between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease ( NAFLD ) and heart disease found that patients with an elevated level of the enzyme associated with NAFLD had an increased risk of coronary heart disease, which appears to be related to insulin resistance, obesity and central f... (Leggi Articolo)
- Lower diabetes risk linked to coffee intake
- Drinking coffee, especially when it is decaffeinated, may be associated with a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes. Previous studies in the United States and Europe have linked coffee to a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes. The link between coffee and diabetes risk appears to be consistent across d... (Leggi Articolo)
- Antioxidant protective effects of the polyphenolic EGCG in green tea
- There is a lower incidence of cardiovascular disease and cancer in Asia where people smoke heavily, which may be accounted for by high consumption of tea, particularly green tea. "We do not yet have a full explanation for the 'Asian paradox,' which refers to the very low incidence of both hear... (Leggi Articolo)
- Cocoa intake linked to lower blood pressure and reduced risk of death
- A study of elderly Dutch men has showen that eating or drinking cocoa is associated with lower blood pressure and a reduced risk of death. Cocoa has been linked to cardiovascular health benefits since at least the 18th century, but researchers are just beginning to collect scientific evidence ... (Leggi Articolo)
- Erectile dysfunction: smoking and obesity may increase the risk
- A prospective study by researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health ( HSPH ) has found that obesity and smoking are strongly associated with a greater risk of erectile dysfunction. Meanwhile, regular physical activity appeared to have a significant impact on lowering the risk of erectile ... (Leggi Articolo)
- Making multiple lifestyle changes is beneficial, achievable in lowering high blood pressure
- Men and women with elevated blood pressure who make healthy lifestyle changes and sustain them for up to a year and a half can substantially reduce their rates of high blood pressure and potentially decrease their heart disease risk. With behavioral counseling, increases in physical activity, and... (Leggi Articolo)
- Lack of sleep linked to increased risk of hypertension
- A study released by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health and the College of Physicians and Surgeons, found that in middle age person sleeping five or less hours a night may increase the risk of developing high blood pressure. The study is published in the Hypertension, Journal... (Leggi Articolo)
- Role of cannabinoid receptors in alcohol abuse
- A research, which was conducted at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory, confirms a genetic basis for susceptibility to alcohol abuse and also suggests that drugs designed to block cannabinoid receptors could be useful in treatment. Earlier studies in animals and huma... (Leggi Articolo)
- Caffeine dependence linked to family history of alcoholism
- A study, led by researchers at Johns Hopkins, has shown that women with a serious caffeine habit and a family history of alcohol abuse are more likely to ignore advice to stop using caffeine during pregnancy. Withdrawal symptoms, functional impairment and craving were cited by the women as reas... (Leggi Articolo)
- CDT test cuts care costs for chronically ill patients
- A health economics analysis found that adding a new alcohol biomarker test to patients' revelations about their drinking habits could lower the cost of caring for patients with chronic illnesses like diabetes and high blood pressure. The alcohol-screening test measures the level of a chemical ... (Leggi Articolo)
- Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma: alcohol may reduce risk
- A study suggests that people who drink alcohol may have a lower risk of developing non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma ( NHL ). Scientists know that alcohol increases the risk of several cancers, including those of the oral cavity, oesophagus, and liver. But previous studies looking at the relation between... (Leggi Articolo)
- CREB, a brain protein, linked to alcoholism and anxiety
- Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago have discovered that a protein found in the brain is genetically linked to alcoholism and anxiety. Results of the study are published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation. The researchers studied rats selectively bred for high alcoh... (Leggi Articolo)
- Atrial fibrillation linked to heavy drinking
- Researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center ( BIDMC ) has found that heavy alcohol consumption – 35 or more drinks per week -- can significantly increase men's risk of developing atrial fibrillation, a dangerous type of arrhythmia and one of the leading risk factors for stroke. The st... (Leggi Articolo)
- Acetaldehyde’s role in the carcinogenicity of alcohol beverage consumption
- Drinking alcoholic beverages has been linked to an increased risk of upper gastrointestinal cancer and other types of cancer. Researchers looking for the potential biochemical basis for this link have focused on acetaldehyde, a suspected carcinogen formed as the body metabolizes alcohol. In... (Leggi Articolo)
- Vitamin B6 reduces risk of colorectal carcinoma in women
- Women with a high dietary intake of vitamin B6 over several years have a decreased risk of colorectal cancer. Women who consume moderate to large amounts of alcohol in addition to vitamin B6 have more than a 70 percent reduced risk of developing colorectal cancer. . " Consuming a diet high in... (Leggi Articolo)
- Excessive gambling behavior associated with dopamine agonist drugs
- Researchers at Mayo Clinic showed a link between dopamine agonist drugs and pathological gambling. Habitual, compulsive gambling with losses up to $200,000 within six months by those who previously never or only occasionally gambled recreationally has been tied to Parkinson's disease drugs cal... (Leggi Articolo)
- Elderly patients: slower cognitive decline consuming fish at least once a week
- A study found that consuming fish at least once a week was associated with a 10 percent per year slower rate of cognitive decline in elderly people. Fish is a direct source of omega-3 fatty acids, which have been shown to be essential for neurocognitive development and normal brain functioning... (Leggi Articolo)
- Strategies to raise levels of HDL cholesterol
- Experts at Johns Hopkins have issued interim guidelines for physicians on how best to treat low levels of HDL cholesterol. In an article published in The New England Journal of Medicine, the Hopkins researchers report that existing strategies to prevent heart disease have not addressed the bes... (Leggi Articolo)
- Prenatal exposure to alcohol may cause visual problems in infants
- Fetal alcohol syndrome ( FAS ), a disorder that is indicated by distinct facial characteristics, growth retardation, and poor intellectual and attentional function, can occur when mothers drink alcohol heavily during pregnancy. A study, published in The Journal of Pediatrics, has shown that p... (Leggi Articolo)
- Tooth loss linked to heart disease
- A study, published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, found that there is a strong, progressive association between tooth loss and heart disease. Heart disease was present in 4.7 percent of those without tooth loss, 5.7 percent of those with 1 to 5 missing teeth, 7.5 percent of th... (Leggi Articolo)
- Exercise can reduce high C-reactive protein levels
- Inflammation in the body increases levels of a substance called C-reactive protein ( CRP ) in the blood. Many scientists suspect slightly elevated CRP levels are a hint that low-level inflammation may be fueling atherosclerosis and raising the risk for a heart attack. “ Right now, we can't ... (Leggi Articolo)
- Pomegranate juice may protect newborns from brain injury
- A mouse study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests that expectant mothers at risk of premature birth may want to consider drinking pomegranate juice to help their babies resist brain injuries from low oxygen and reduced blood flow. In humans, decreased blood flo... (Leggi Articolo)
- A diet high in milk may reduce cardiovascular risk
- A study showed that a diet rich in milk does not increase the risk of heart disease and stroke, and may even be protective. The research team asked a representative sample of 764 men to weigh and record every item of food and drink they consumed for seven consecutive days. Just under 90% of th... (Leggi Articolo)
- Cancer of the esophagus may benefit from laparoscopic esophagectomy
- Surgeons at the Oregon Health & Science University Digestive Health Center have developed a new technique that makes feasible and safe a potentially lifesaving and noninvasive surgical procedure known as laparoscopic esophagectomy. Until now, the procedure was considered too technically demandin... (Leggi Articolo)
- Avian influenza A/H5N1: Health Canada’s recommendations
- The Ministry of Health in Indonesia confirmed another fatal human case of H5N1 avian influenza. The patient, a 27-year-old woman from Jakarta, developed symptoms on September 17, was hospitalized on September 19 and died on September 26. Initial investigation has revealed that the woman had direc... (Leggi Articolo)
- Only one-third of childbearing age women take Folic acid daily to prevent serious birth defects
- Only one-third of childbearing age women are taking a multivitamin containing the B vitamin folic acid daily to prevent serious birth defects of the brain and spine in their future babies. The survey results, published in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Morbidity and Mortality... (Leggi Articolo)
