Sex hormone metabolite reduces stress, anxiety in female rats
...n College, compared how female rats with different levels of the sex hormones, estrogen and progesterone, re...red that lactating female rats with naturally high levels of progesterone had markedly lower CRF-enhanced startle responses compared to virgin females with in...New math model of heart cell has novel calcium pathway
...l biology approach to study arrhythmias at various levels (ion channels, cell, multicellular tissue) of the cardiac system, and his laboratory also has developed detailed computer models of the workings of cardiac cells and their alteration by genetic mutations ( Nature 1999;400:566). Until recently, hear...News briefs from the journal CHEST, February 2005
...es 40 and over. By using C-reactive protein (CRP) levels as an indication of total system burden of inflamm...th both risk factors, the CRP odds of elevation of levels increased to 3.3, suggesting an additive relationship. These findings emphasize the importance of s...Bone density appears to recover after adolescents discontinue injected contraceptive
...top using DMPA, their bone density can increase to levels comparable to those of other women in their age gr...A interferes with bone mineral density by lowering levels of estrogen, a hormone that promotes bone mineral density in women. The findings appear in the Febru...Mother's depression associated with increased risk of child's antisocial behavior
CHICAGO Significantly higher levels of antisocial behavior were found in seven-year-ol...st five years of life had significantly higher ASB levels at seven years of age. A mother's depression taking place after the children's birth was associated ...UCLA brain scientists crack mystery of how alcohol causes intoxication
...n cells -- making them more responsive to very low levels of alcohol. Alcohol enhances the GABA receptors' ... mutation arises naturally suggests that tolerance levels to alcohol may be genetically wired in people, too. If so, the findings could eventually help iden...Effects of autism reach beyond language, new research suggests
..."Other studies have suggested that elevated stress levels can actually improve some aspects of cognition, pa...e to two days prior to the exam, when their stress levels were presumably at their peak, and worse on the problem-solving tests. A week after the exam, studen...New survey finds red dress symbol prompts women to take action to care for their hearts
...has killed more women than men; however, awareness levels of this important health issue among women had rem...57 percent in the last four years. While awareness levels have risen, most women still fail to make the connection between risk factors, such as high blood pr......reland face particular difficulties because of low levels of job opportunities for women generally combined with low pay and lack of early years provisions. Among the themes to be explored are: The need for a comprehensive joined-up Northern Ireland anti-poverty strategy with clear definitions, policies,...Substance protects resilient staph bacteria
...iotic compounds and salt concentrations similar to levels found on human skin. Dr. Otto's group also used mice fitted with catheters to demonstrate that the S. epidermidis strain deficient of PGA was not able to cause infection while the other strains containing PGA did....Stroke patients receive better care when hospitals 'get with the guidelines'
...ment for low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels of 100 or higher, or continued therapy for those already on cholesterol-lowering drugs; medications to control diabetes; counseling/drug therapy for smoking cessation; and recommendations for lifestyle changes to control obesity. Clinically meaningf...Illness and medical bills cause half of all bankruptcies
... leaves them at risk for out-of-pocket costs above levels that often led to medical bankruptcy. In many cases, high medical bills coincided with a loss of income as illness forced breadwinners to lose time from work. The research, carried out jointly by researchers at Harvard Law School and Harvard Medic...New study finds kelp can reduce level of hormone related to breast cancer risk
... found that a diet containing kelp seaweed lowered levels of the potent sex hormone estradiol in rats, and r... longer menstrual cycles and lower serum estradiol levels than their Western counterparts, which researchers say may contribute to their lower rates of breast...Third of European cancer patients use complementary and alternative therapies
...y, the Czech Republic and Switzerland showing high levels of use and Greece showing very low levels. A total of 58 different CAM therapies were used with the five most frequently used broad categories being similar across most countries. Herbs were the most common treatment used in 13 of the 14 countries ...NHS Trusts meeting government target on stroke units 'in name only'
...al therapists, nurses, or senior doctors. Staffing levels and available skills also varied widely within the units, and the quality of care provided in some specialist stroke units often failed to meet basic standards. A "significant number" had no dietician or social worker, and nearly one in five had no ...State policies decrease youth smoking, drinking and sex
...udy that broader legislation at the state and city levels contributes to helping youth decide not to engage in smoking, drinking and sexual intercourse. It is also interesting to note that, contrary to the thought that access to a family planning clinic increases sexual behavior, our study found the opposit...New bedside tool gauges mortality risk in heart failure patients
...s 4.1 percent. The model determined mortality risk levels starting from low risk at 2.1 percent, up to 21.9 percent for patients at the highest mortality risk. Fonarow adds that two of the top mortality risk indicators -- blood urea nitrogen level and serum creatinine -- involve renal or kidney function...Cell phone users drive like old folks
...e impaired than drunken drivers with blood alcohol levels exceeding 0.08. The new study included 20 older adults (ages 65 to 74, with average age 70) and 20 younger adults (ages 18 to 25, with average age 20). All of them had normal vision and a valid driver's license. Preliminary tests showed older peopl...Phobic anxiety increases heart disease death risk among women
...hobic anxiety. "In other words, women who had high levels of phobic anxiety also were more likely to smoke, ...sease or whether these risk factors lead to higher levels of phobic anxiety. While this study suggests a link between phobic anxiety and risk of coronary deat...Cholesterol under-treated in high-risk women in managed care study
...eart disease who have dangerously high cholesterol levels are not benefiting from life-saving cholesterol-lo...rmined how many women achieved optimal cholesterol levels based on the 2004 American Heart Association prevention guidelines for women. The guidelines recomme...