Skin :: Human skin harbors completely unknown bacteria
It appears that the skin, the largest organ in our body, is a kind of zoo and some of the inhabitants are quite novel, according to a new study.
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Depression :: Symptoms of depression linked to early stages of artery disease
Depressive symptoms — especially physical signs, such as fatigue and loss of appetite — may be associated with thickening arteries, which may reflect an early sign of coronary artery disease, according to a report in the February issue of Archives of General Psychiatry, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
Heart Disease :: Mentally ill have increased risk of death from heart disease
A large British study indicates that individuals with severe mental illnesses are significantly more likely to die from coronary heart disease and stroke, but not cancer, than those without mental illnesses, according to a report in the February issue of Archives of General Psychiatry, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
Psychology :: Sensitivity to rejection based on appearance bad for mental, physical health
Three new studies by a University at Buffalo psychologist offer the first known evidence that some people anxiously expect that they will be rejected by others because of their physical appearance, and that this sensitivity, if not mitigated, has serious implications for their mental and physical health.
HIV :: Researchers halt trials of anti HIV compound
Family Health International (FHI) announced that it has halted a Phase III clinical trial of cellulose sulfate ? a potential microbicide being tested for HIV prevention in women ? in Nigeria.
Smoking :: Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
As part of its PR campaign to portray itself as a changed, responsible company, Philip Morris USA for the past two years has claimed that it has stopped opposing smoke-free workplace laws and the company?s web site advises that ?the public should be guided by the conclusions of public health officials regarding the health effects of secondhand smoke.?
Dental Braces :: Braces improve smiles, not self-esteem
Dental braces may straighten crooked teeth, but they’re unlikely to alter your self-esteem and satisfaction with life, revealed by UK researchers.
Gene :: Gene variant may predict heart disease, stroke
Scientists at Children?s Hospital Oakland Research Institute (CHORI), the University of Iowa and Roche Molecular Systems are the first to identify a new gene variant that makes women more susceptible to developing heart disease.
Obesity :: 4E-BP1 and 4E-BP2 stop mice getting fat
Obese individuals often suffer from the metabolic syndrome, which is a combination of medical disorders that increase an individual’s risk for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.
Bird Flu :: WHO helping Nigeria cope with bird flu
The United Nations health agency is helping the government of Nigeria monitor the situation following two suspected fatal bird flu cases in Africa’s most populous country.