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Monday, November 18, 2013

ScienceDaily: Living Well News

ScienceDaily: Living Well News


Environmental toxins linked to heart defects

Posted: 17 Nov 2013 12:54 PM PST

Children's congenital heart defects may be associated with their mothers' exposure to specific mixtures of environmental toxins during pregnancy, according to research.

BMI may predict heart disease risk for type-2 diabetic patients

Posted: 17 Nov 2013 12:54 PM PST

Researchers have discovered a simple way to further predict a diabetic patient's risk for heart disease: by measuring their body mass index or BMI.

One minute of CPR video training could save lives

Posted: 16 Nov 2013 02:11 PM PST

Just one minute of CPR video training for bystanders in a shopping mall could save lives in emergencies, according to research. 

CPR for 38 minutes or longer improves chance to survive cardiac arrest

Posted: 16 Nov 2013 02:11 PM PST

Performing CPR for 38 minutes or longer can improve a patient's chance of surviving cardiac arrest, according to a study.

Eye injuries in NHL cost franchises more than $32 million

Posted: 16 Nov 2013 02:11 PM PST

Research shows that wearing visors in the National Hockey League (NHL) could cause a four-fold decrease in the risk of eye injuries. Furthermore, the study found that eye injuries over the last 10 seasons have cost the NHL and its associated franchises more than $32 million in missed games.

Residents of most polluted US Cities have increased risk of dry eye syndrome

Posted: 16 Nov 2013 02:11 PM PST

Residents of major cities with high levels of air pollution have an increased risk of dry eye syndrome, according to a study. Study subjects in and around Chicago and New York City were found to be three to four times more likely to be diagnosed with dry eye syndrome compared to less urban areas with relatively little air pollution.

Cardiac surgeon report cards do not influence referrals, study shows

Posted: 15 Nov 2013 05:37 PM PST

Despite nearly universal awareness of report cards on risk-adjusted mortality rates of individual cardiac surgeons, cardiologists in New York State do not use these reports when making patient referral decisions.

Large-scale analysis describes inappropriate lab testing throughout medicine

Posted: 15 Nov 2013 05:36 PM PST

A new study finds that, on average, 30 percent of all lab tests are probably unnecessary -- and equally as many necessary tests may be going unordered.

Mandatory calorie postings at fast-food chains do not influence food choice

Posted: 15 Nov 2013 12:44 PM PST

Posting the calorie content of menu items at major fast-food chains in Philadelphia, per federal law, does not change purchasing habits or decrease the number of calories that those customers consume, researchers have reported.

Study finds donor age not a factor in most corneal transplants

Posted: 15 Nov 2013 12:44 PM PST

Ten years after a transplant, a cornea from a 71-year-old donor is likely to remain as healthy as a cornea from a donor half that age, according to a study. Corneas from donors over age 71 perform slightly less well, but still remain healthy for the majority of transplant recipients after 10 years, the study found.

Inflammatory skin damage blocked by bleach solution in animal study

Posted: 15 Nov 2013 10:02 AM PST

Processes that age and damage skin are impeded by dilute bleach solution, according to a new study by researchers working with mice.

iPads help children with autism develop language

Posted: 15 Nov 2013 10:00 AM PST

Some parents in a recent study were able to converse with their children for the first time with the help of language development programs on an iPad. Turns out children with autism can learn speech later than previously thought.

Decline in creativity? It depends on how you look

Posted: 15 Nov 2013 10:00 AM PST

Research has suggested that young Americans might be less creative than in decades past, even while their intelligence continues to rise. But new research, closely studying 20 years of student creative writing and visual artworks, hints that the dynamics of creativity may not break down as simply as that. Instead, it may be that some aspects of creativity — such as those employed in visual arts — are gently rising over the years, while other aspects, such as the nuances of creative writing, could be declining.

New heart disease and stroke prevention guidelines not fully supported by health insurance

Posted: 15 Nov 2013 08:15 AM PST

The reality of existing insurance coverage precludes effective implementation of four newly released cardiovascular guidelines from the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics supports the new guidelines and urges public and private insurance carriers to follow the recommendations so that Americans will have access to health care they deserve.

Cataract Surgery Saves $123.4 Billion in Costs, Delivers a 4,567% Return to Society

Posted: 15 Nov 2013 07:45 AM PST

Cataract surgeries performed over one year eventually save $123.4 billion over 13 years and delivers a 4,567 percent financial return on investment to society according to the results of a cost-utility study. Researchers say that the results prove that healthcare interventions create substantial economic wealth.

Ambiguous results in screening for celiac disease

Posted: 15 Nov 2013 06:44 AM PST

Most children who undergo screening to detect gluten intolerance, celiac disease, can handle it well. However, many people feel that the discovery of the disease and the treatment they receive does not provide a better quality of life.

Sofrito contains substances that reduce risk of cardiovascular disease

Posted: 15 Nov 2013 06:43 AM PST

The combination of tomato, olive oil, garlic and onion in a sofrito increases the amount of polyphenols and carotenoids. These bioactive compounds respectively help to prevent cardiovascular diseases and cancer. This study confirms sofrito as an essential part of the Mediterranean diet.

Videos more effective than texts in getting women to take action against breast cancer risks

Posted: 15 Nov 2013 06:37 AM PST

A new study finds that video clips embedded on websites with public health messages do a better job than text alone at drawing attention to hazards, and in prompting the public to take recommended protective actions.

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