Current Research from Top Journals

Last Updated: 2008-8-8  :: Physical Activity Found to Decrease Loss of Cognition and Development of Vascular Dementia

Loss of cognition and dementia are common and often incurable conditions associated with aging. An Italian study found that regular activity may provide some protection for the brain.

Last Updated: 2008-8-8  :: Muscular Strength and Rates of Death in Men 20-80 Years of Age

Strength training is known for helping build better physiques but it may also prove to be vital to your health. Researchers found that despite age and weight, men with higher strength levels were less likely to die from cancer or heart disease.

Last Updated: 2008-8-8  :: Topiramate Treatments Improve Quality of Life for People with Alcohol Dependence

Alcohol addiction recovery involves social, psychological, and physiological change. A seizure medication has shown potential to help physical and psychological problems in alcohol addiction recovery.

Last Updated: 2008-8-8  :: Western Diet Increases Incidence of Metabolic Syndrome

Metabolic syndrome increases the risk of diabetes, stroke, and heart disease some of the leading killers in the US. Researchers found a definite link between a western style diet and the development of this syndrome.

Last Updated: 2008-8-8  :: Long-term Cellular Use Not Clearly Associated with Increased Risk of Brain Tumors

Recent news reports have raised concerns about cell phone use and brain tumor development. A review of several studies found that there is no conclusive evidence that cell phones increase risk of brain tumor.

Last Updated: 2008-8-8  :: Effectiveness of Diets for Weight Loss

There are hundreds of diets and diet products all claiming to be the best method to lose weight. This study attempted to find the best diet by comparing weight loss and health changes in three of the most popular diets. Unfortunately, there was no clear winner.

Last Updated: 2008-8-8  :: Magnet Therapies Appear Ineffective for Muscle Soreness and Back Pain but May Reduce Pain in Knee Osteoarthritis

There are several products that claim to help manage your pain with magnets, but researchers found that magnets may not be as effective as they are claimed to be.

Last Updated: 2008-8-8  :: Yoga in Pregnancy May Improve Labor Discomfort

Researchers in Thailand set out to determine if yoga can provide benefits for pregnant women. The study found that yoga may help mothers through the delivery process.

Last Updated: 2008-7-11  :: Risk for Deep Vein Thrombosis May Be Increased with Prolonged Periods of Sitting at Desk

Blood clots can lead to disabling and sometimes fatal conditions. This New Zealand study found that sitting at a desk for long periods of time can increase the risk for blood clot development.

Last Updated: 2008-7-11  :: Risks Associated with Low A1C Target

Two large studies were conducted in hopes of demonstrating lower heart and kidney disease risks for people with diabetes through intensive blood glucose control. However, both studies found serious complications from the approach including hospitalizations and death.

Last Updated: 2008-7-11  :: Testing of Vaccine for Traveler’s Diarrhea

Traveler's diarrhea has ruined many vacations. A trial on a new vaccine shows some promise to decreasing the intensity and duration of the common travel illness.

Last Updated: 2008-7-11  :: Sleeping Aids for Seniors and Seniors with Dementia: Melatonin and Zolpidem

Two studies reviewed different approaches to helping seniors sleep better. While the pharmaceutical zolpidem had promising results, melatonin demonstrated negative reactions in seniors with dementia.

Last Updated: 2008-7-11  :: Red Meat Link to Hypertension in Women Over 45 Years

Many heart healthy diets discourage the consumption of too much red meat. This study from Brigham and Women's Hospital supported a link between red meat and increased risk of hypertension.

Last Updated: 2008-7-11  :: Coffee Consumption and Cardiovascular Mortality

Conflicting research has lead to concerns about the role coffee plays in the development of heart disease. Two recent studies have shown that not only was coffee not linked to risk of heart disease but coffee drinkers had lower mortality rates.

Last Updated: 2008-6-9  :: Smoking and Smoking Cessation in Relation to Mortality in Women

Research from the Nurse's Health Study confirms the higher rates of death for smokers, but also showed a promising decrease in risk for those that had stopped smoking.

Last Updated: 2008-6-3  :: Breastfeeding Promotion Associated with Improved Verbal Intelligence Quotient at Age 6.5 Years

A study by Canadian Universities finds there may a link between verbal intelligence and breastfeeding after following children for six years.

Last Updated: 2008-6-3  :: Antiepileptic Drugs May Not Be Helpful For Patients with Brain Tumor and Without History of Seizures

Antiseizure medications are often given to people with brain tumors to prevent seizures but the medicines side effects may be worse than the benefits.