The chemical acrylamide, which is classified as a probable cancer-causing agent, does not appear to increase overall risk for mouth, throat, voice box, or thyroid cancers, with one possible exception, study findings hint. Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Topics: Head and Neck Cancer, Thyroid Cancer
Folate Levels in Pregnancy Tied to ADHD in Offspring
Posted by mittan 19 days ago (http://www.nlm.nih.gov)
Prenatal nutrition seems to affect child's nervous system, brain growth, researchers say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topics: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Folic Acid, Prenatal Care
HealthDay - MONDAY, Nov. 2 (HealthDay News) -- A diet high in salt or artificially sweetened drinks increases the risk of kidney function decline, two studies show.
Low Vitamin D Tied to Heart, Stroke Deaths
Posted by mittan 22 days ago (http://www.nlm.nih.gov)
Low vitamin D levels in the body may be deadly, according to a new study hinting that adults with lower, versus higher, blood levels of vitamin D may be more likely to die from heart disease or stroke. Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Topics: Heart Diseases, Stroke, Vitamins
Lengthy International Travel Tied to Health Problems
Posted by mittan 37 days ago (http://www.nlm.nih.gov)
Travel extending beyond 6 months is associated with health risks not usually encountered among short-term travelers, new data indicate. Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Topic: Traveler's Health
HPV Tied to Rare Head-and-Neck Cancer
Posted by mamie 42 days ago (http://www.forbes.com)
Origins of nasopharyngeal infection may mirror tonsil cancer epidemic, researchers say
Glaucoma Tied to Gene Variants in Blacks
Posted by mamie 62 days ago (http://www.forbes.com)
Findings could lead to new treatments or even a cure, researchers say
Obesity Tied to Prostate Cancer Recurrence
Posted by mamie 92 days ago (http://www.forbes.com)
Leads to poor prognosis in both blacks and whites after surgery, study finds
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