Researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC) found that patients who received a later stage cancer diagnosis were likely to be living in an unsafe neighborhood, using public transportation and traveling at least 45 minutes to get to a doctor’s office.
The Washington State House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 5297 by a vote of 63-34, paving the way for comprehensive sex education ? education that includes scientifically accurate information on abstinence and the health benefits of birth control and condoms ? to be taught in the state?s schools.
The EU Osteoporosis Consultation Panel, supported by the International Osteoporosis Foundation, is meeting on April 18 in Brussels, Belgium, to begin preparations for a second EU-wide audit on the status of osteoporosis in Europe.
Four-year-old girls are six times more likely to have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of more than 30 than they were 20 years ago and ten-year-olds are five times more likely, according to research published in the April issue of Acta Paediactrica.
A survey of stomach and kidney cancer patients in Los Angeles revealed that those who were diagnosed in a late stage of disease ? when cancer is harder to treat successfully ? were likely to be older, living in an unsafe neighborhood and traveling at least 45 minutes to get to the doctor.
Carmarthenshire is leading the way forward in its proactive approach to one of Wales? major health issues ? obesity.
Much of the research surrounding childhood asthma has sought new approaches to managing the disease. However, little was done to address other conditions that often appear along with asthma including depression and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), which can negatively affect a child?s ability to cope.
Today, the long-awaited federally funded evaluation of abstinence-only-until-marriage programs was released showing that the programs had no impact on teen behavior.
A detailed action plan which will help to increase job opportunities for newly qualified healthcare professionals is published.
The increase in shift-work among junior doctors could have a detrimental effect on the NHS of the future warns a junior doctor in this week?s BMJ.