Study sheds light on the developmental origins of polycystic ovarian syndrome
...y life can have an enduring, complex and important influence on subsequent disease is referred to as developmental programming, and this research theme has been applied to PCOS recently. Different studies have produced conflicting evidence that shows that large babies grow to become heavier adults with polycys...Postnatal depression in fathers may affect children's behavioural development
...after they controlled for other factors that could influence a child's development. Depression is common and frequently affects mothers and fathers of young children. Postnatal depression in mothers affects the quality of maternal care, and can lead to disturbances in their children's social, behavioural, cogn...Polls finds many Americans believe cancer myths
...n cultural beliefs and understanding of cancer may influence health behavior, such as whether patients get regular screenings and undergo treatment. Led by Ted Gansler, M.D., M.B.A of the American Cancer Society, researchers conducted a national telephone survey of 957 adults with no history of cancer to asse...Study ties risk of problem gambling with proximity to casinos and other gambling opportunities
...asinos or lottery outlets, policy makers have some influence over the rates of problem gambling in our society." Welte said respondents living in disadvantaged neighborhoods reported much higher rates of problem gambling than those who do not live in disadvantaged neighborhoods. Ten percent of those who...4D proton therapy, radiation-resistant tumors, interpreting medical images
... how the radiologist views images and what factors influence the interpretation process. IV. TREATING LUNG CANCER WITH 4D PROTONS Compared to the x rays traditionally used in radiation therapy, protons offer the ability to destroy lung tumors just as competently while inflicting less damage to surrounding he...Sunshine mapping from space means brighter solar energy future
... load irradiance is the other major environmental influence on demand besides temperature. How best to measure sunlight? Ground radiance is quite complex to quantify as it is influenced by much more than simply a site's distance from the equator. Variations in cloud cover, humidity, aerosols and ozone in the ...Study links adolescent IQ/activity levels with risk of dementia
... many other factors, alone or in combination, also influence who will and will not develop dementia. As we know, some very bright and active people develop dementia, while others who are less gifted and who were inactive as teenagers, do not. This indicates that the causes of dementia are complex and are deter...Johns Hopkins scientists uncover clues to 'disappearing' precancers
...moking status, and contraceptive method, which may influence how these lesions clear. Trimble recently published results linking second-hand cigarette smoke to cervical cancer progression. She also is looking for additional immune system characteristics that could predict mechanisms of immune responses to HP...American Thoracic Society Journal news tips for July 2005 (first issue)
...al studies have suggested that female sex hormones influence factors associated with asthma. For example, atopy as measured by skin-prick allergen tests changes during the menstrual cycle. When estrogen levels are high, wheal and flare responses increase. Also, the reaction of peripheral white blood cells t...Young children who watch less TV more likely to finish college
...ars of age. Measures of other variables that might influence educational attainment, including socioeconomic status, IQ and childhood behavioral problems were assessed at several ages. Childhood television viewing was calculated based on viewing hours per weekday reported at ages five to 11. Adolescent viewing...A TV in the bedroom is associated with lower standardized test scores among third grade students
...n academic achievement, we know that media use can influence children in many ways," the authors conclude. "Esp...te how specific media delivery systems and content influence children physically, socially, and cognitively."...Dieting linked to increased wealth, study finds
.... This suggests that wealth does not have a strong influence on weight. However, if weight does affect wealth, there is also the question of how it does so. One possible explanation would be that overweight and obese people are discriminated against in the workforce, and don't earn as much money as normal weig...Bone marrow researcher recieves Pew Award
...s effort to determine how cells in the bone marrow influence the creation of blood cells. A better understanding could improve survival rates in cancer patients who receive bone marrow transplants. Chemotherapy and radiation kill specialized stem cells in bone that give rise to blood cells, causing anemia and ...Nutritional info helps teens make better choices
...nklin. Supplying nutrition information seemed to influence food selection as students increasingly opted for ...ber, Vitamin A, C, iron and sodium content did not influence student choices, calorie and fat levels appeared to be especially persuasive. The shift in food pre...Adult lifestyle biggest risk factor for diabetes, study finds
ADULT lifestyle has more influence on your chances of developing diabetes than childh...that the life you lead as an adult has the biggest influence on your health, in terms of diabetes risk, in later life. Dr Pearce, of Newcastle University's Sch...No link found between low androgen levels and low sexual function in women
...ne function] physiology, suggest that sex steroids influence female sexual function, but that there is no serum androgen level that defines female androgen insufficiency. The measurement of serum testosterone, free testosterone, or DHEAS in individuals presenting with low sexual function is not informative and...Treatments for prostate cancer may affect employment
...terfere with work productivity. To determine the influence of cancer treatment on employment, Cathy J. Bradley, Ph.D., of the Massey Cancer Center at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, and colleagues tracked 267 men with prostate cancer who were employed at the start of the study. They asked the ...Carnegie Mellon psychologist receives NIH grant
...ow our social environment gets 'under the skin' to influence our health," Cohen said. Cohen's co-investigators on the grant are Margaretha L. Casselbrant, William J. Doyle and Eillie Mandel at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh; Anna Marsland and Bruce S. Rabin at the University of Pittsburgh; and Ronald B. Tur...Desire to stop drinking could be more important than therapy
...dance at therapy, then this "would have a profound influence on alcoholism treatment because it would shift focus away from treatment components and toward patient characteristics".......oups were also concerned about power dynamics (the influence of husbands who are in denial about their own risk behaviours), affordability, reproductive side effects and discrimination in obtaining the vaccine. However, the women also identified some strong motivations for getting vaccinated. Many viewed it a...