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Inadequate Sleep In Late Pregnancy May Influence Labor And Delivery
A study by researchers at the UCSF School of Nursing has found that women who have less sleep or severely disrupted sleep in late pregnancy are significantly more likely to have longer labors and are more likely to have cesarean births. Drinking And Smoking Don't Boost HPV-related Cancer Risk
Alcohol and tobacco use doesn't increase the risk of cancers of the mouth and throat for people infected with human papillo-mavirus 16 (HPV16), a common sexually transmitted virus in the US. The findings are the strongest evidence yet that head and neck cancers have two distinct causes and may require different prevention and treatment methods. Women's Medical Needs Are Vastly Different Than Men's
Women's medical needs are vastly different than men's. Yet, there is a cavernous void in research based on sex and gender. How do health issues such as cancer, autoimmune disease, anesthesia, cardiovascular disease, depression, sleeping disorders, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis and menopause affect women? Seepage Of Drugs From Hog Farms Not An Environmental Problem, Study Su
Environmental activists have long criticized pharmaceutical use by hog farmers and veterinarians in treating swine disease, saying pharmaceuticals are being overused and errantly contaminating the environment. But new research suggests that environmental contamination from antibiotics does not pose appreciable risks to soil and aquatic organisms. The scientists have determined that pharmaceuticals represent negligible environmental risk if used as instructed. Sustainable Agriculture
Newsletter of the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (SAREP), a program created through "grass roots efforts of organizations and individuals concerned about the environmental impacts of agriculture"in California. Features "reports on program activities including workshops, grants information and policy issues. It also includes technical reviews of research, journal articles, reports, and books."Includes issues back to 1988. SAREP is located at the University of California, Davis. G Allele Of Mu-opioid Receptor Gene Is Linked To Craving For Alcohol
Alcohol-use disorders have a significant genetic component to their development. New findings show that heavy drinkers with the G allele of the A118G polymorphism of the mu-opioid receptor gene have greater cravings after alcohol exposure than heavy drinkers homozygous for the A allele. Individuals with the G allele may have more problems resisting the urge to drink. Sense Of Taste Different In Women With Anorexia Nervosa
Although anorexia nervosa is categorized as an eating disorder, it is not known whether there are alterations of the portions of the brain that regulates appetite. Now, a new study finds that women with anorexia have distinct differences in the insulta -- the specific part of the brain that is important for recognizing taste. If You Don't Want To Fall Ill This Christmas, Then Share A Festive Kis
We've all heard people say 'I won't kiss you, I've got a cold'. But a new report warns that we may be far more at risk of passing on an infection by shaking someone's hand than in sharing a kiss. Insulin Sensitizer Also Serves As Energy-conserving Signal To The Brai
A fat-derived protein known for its effects on the liver and skeletal muscle might also serve as an energy-conserving signal to the brain during periods of starvation, suggests a new study. The substance, known as adiponectin, acts on the brain to boost appetite and slow energy expenditure in an effort to maintain adequate fat stores during lean times, the researchers report. Antidepressant Warnings Associated With Decreased Prescription Rates A
Regulatory warnings regarding the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors appear to be associated with reductions in the number of antidepressant medication prescriptions among children and adolescents covered by Tennessee's expanded Medicaid program, according to a report in the July issue of Archives of Pediatrics &Adolescent Medicine, one of the JAMA and Archives journals.
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