By Danielle Dellorto, Senior Medical Producer
(CNN) — If you’re eating non-organic celery today, you may be ingesting 67 pesticides with it, according to a new report from the Environmental Working Group.
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HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, May 27 (HealthDay News) — In the first scientific illustration of exactly how some psychiatric illnesses might be linked to an immune system gone awry, researchers report they cured mice of an obsessive-compulsive condition known as “hair-pulling disorder” by tweaking the rodents’ immune systems.
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By Alan Mozes
Yoga is safe for pregnant women, as long as they approach the activity with reasonable caution and moderation, experts say.
“Women who are expecting can benefit greatly from exercise, especially yoga — they just need to be aware of their limitations,” orthopaedic surgeon and mom-to-be Dr. Rachel Rohde said in a news release issued by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).
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The Pursuit of Joyful Kids and Happier Parents
by Christine L. Carter, Ph.D.
Studies have long shown that parents tend to be unhappier than their childless counterparts: seven percent unhappier, on average. Scientifically speaking, we have a pretty good understanding of the things that predict happiness. Motherhood is not one of them; this Mother’s Day I’d like to end the misery.
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By Amanda Gardner: HealthDay Reporter
FRIDAY, May 7 (HealthDay News) — The massive oil slick menacing the Gulf of Mexico and now some barrier islands off the coast of Louisiana could prove devastating to the environment while posing risks to public health, experts say.
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In the study, people who washed their hands after making a tough choice seemed less worried about it.
Soaping up your hands may do more than just get rid of germs. It may scrub away the inner turmoil you feel right after being forced to make a choice between two appealing options.
That’s according to a new study on the psychological effects of hand washing in the journal Science. The study builds on past research into a phenomenon known as “the Macbeth effect.”
Daily Exposures Cause Far More Cancers Than Once Thought, a Presidential Panel Says
May 6, 2010—
Environmental carcinogens are responsible for a far greater number of cancers than previously believed — a fact that suggests eradicating these environmental threats should be a priority for President Obama — according to the report of a presidential advisory panel.
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Experts Urge Preventive Steps For Those At Risk Of Developing High Blood Pressure, Diabetes- - Randy Dotinga
MONDAY, May 3 (HealthDay News) — People who are at high risk of developing diabetes and high blood pressure but don’t have symptoms yet may still be at higher risk for heart disease, a new study reports.
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A new study shows stress hormones make it easier for malignant tumors to grow and spread
By Katie Moisse
A little stress can do us good—it pushes us to compete and innovate. But chronic stress can increase the risk of diseases such as depression, heart disease and even cancer. Studies have shown that stress might promote cancer indirectly by weakening the immune system’s anti-tumor defense or by encouraging new tumor-feeding blood vessels to form. But a new study published April 12 in
The Journal of Clinical Investigation shows that stress hormones, such as adrenaline, can directly support tumor growth and spread.
By Peter Eisler, USA TODAY
Researchers are beginning to understand the ways in which being overweight or obese contributes to a downward spiral of inflammation that can trigger heart disease, diabetes and other ailments.
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(PhysOrg.com) — High fructose corn syrup, which is linked to obesity, may also be harmful to the liver, according to Duke University Medical Center research.
“We found that increased consumption of high fructose corn syrup was associated with scarring in the liver, or fibrosis, among patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD),” said Manal Abdelmalek, MD, MPH, associate professor of medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology/Hepatology at Duke University Medical Center.
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Scientists have shown for the first time why a feeling of control helps us reduce pain. The research, carried out at the Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging at UCL, London, has implications for how patients with persistent pain can cope with what is often a debilitating condition.
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By Nanci Hellmich, USA TODAY
On one side: Leading nutrition experts who believe that these sweeteners, including those used in soft drinks, tea, coffee and countless other foods and beverages, add empty calories to people’s diets and promote weight gain. And they say emerging scientific research indicates that consuming too much of these sweeteners may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and other health problems.
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Children exposed in the womb to chemicals in cosmetics and fragrances are more likely to develop behavioral problems commonly found in children with attention deficit disorders, according to a study of New York City school-age children published Thursday.