No consensus on mastectomy follow-up

MICHIGAN STATE (US) — A new study reveals substantial differences—by surgeon and institution—in the rates of follow-up surgeries for women who have undergone a partial mastectomy to treat breast cancer. Continue…

Friday, February 10, 2012 13:35 - 0 Comments

Society & Culture - Feb 10, 2012 12:05 - 0 Comments

Better coaches teach character, not ego, to kids

MICHIGAN STATE (US) — Underserved youth athletes benefit more when their coaches emphasize self-improvement and caring over competition. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Jan 9, 2012 11:24 - 3 Comments

How-to guide for risky HIV/epilepsy drugs

MICHIGAN STATE (US) — New guidelines will help doctors avoid fatal interactions among HIV/AIDS and epilepsy drugs, and prevent anti-HIV drugs from losing effectiveness. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Nov 30, 2011 9:48 - 1 Comment

Low-cost diabetes drug limits cancer risk

MICHIGAN STATE (US) — An inexpensive drug used to treat type 2 diabetes appears to prevent a number of natural and man-made chemicals from stimulating the growth of breast cancer cells. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Nov 14, 2011 12:44 - 0 Comments

High fiber trumps low fat for teen diets

MICHIGAN STATE (US) — A diet high in fiber—but not necessarily one low in saturated fat or cholesterol—is tied to a lower risk of heart disease and type-2 diabetes in teenagers. (more…)

Society & Culture - Oct 28, 2011 10:05 - 0 Comments

To perform better, focus on ‘we’ not ‘me’

MICHIGAN STATE (US) — Individuals perform better and are more confident when they focus on the power of “we.” (more…)

Health & Medicine - Sep 29, 2011 10:21 - 0 Comments

Vaccine has potential to prevent malaria

MICHIGAN STATE (US) — A new vaccine that combines the use of a disabled cold virus along with a gene that stimulates the immune system may offer protection against the parasite that causes malaria. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Jun 2, 2011 14:28 - 0 Comments

Estrogen buildup spikes blood pressure

MICHIGAN STATE (US) — Long-term exposure to estrogen generates excessive levels of a compound that increases stress, ultimately causing a rise in blood pressure. (more…)

Health & Medicine - May 27, 2011 10:49 - 0 Comments

Tinted lenses clear migraine pain

MICHIGAN STATE (US) — By normalizing activity in the brain’s visual cortex, precision-tinted lenses are able to ease the often debilitating pain experienced by migraine sufferers. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Mar 14, 2011 15:03 - 1 Comment

Gene could predict cancer’s return

MICHIGAN STATE (US) (US) — A genetic pathway that affects the development of breast cancer could help predict which patients are at risk of relapse and could lead to individualized treatment. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Mar 11, 2011 17:36 - 2 Comments

To get healthy, get a dog

MICHIGAN STATE (US) — Man’s best friend may also be health care’s secret weapon. People who own and walk a dog are 34 percent more likely to meet federal benchmarks for physical activity. (more…)

Why hormone mix raises cancer risk

MICHIGAN STATE (US) — Clues to how progesterone and estrogen interact to increase cell growth may explain why a certain form of hormone replacement therapy can increase breast cancer risk. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Dec 21, 2010 11:14 - 0 Comments

Mother knows best: Eat your veggies!

MICHIGAN STATE (US) — A mother’s own eating habits—and whether she views her child as a ‘picky eater’—has the most significant impact on whether her child consumes enough fruits and vegetables. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Nov 23, 2010 11:40 - 7 Comments

Early start raises long-term risks

MICHIGAN STATE (US) — Babies born early between 34 and 36 weeks face a double risk of both short-term medical problems and long-term emotional and cognitive challenges. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Nov 12, 2010 13:14 - 0 Comments

Drug kills parasitic worm at its source

MICHIGAN STATE (US) — Scientists have unlocked how an anti-parasitic drug kills worms brought on by diseases like river blindness and elephantitis. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Aug 16, 2010 10:36 - 0 Comments

School centers good for teens’ health

MICHIGAN STATE (US)—Students with access to school-based health centers experience greater satisfaction with their health, more physical activity, and greater consumption of healthy food than students who do not use such centers. (more…)

Earth & Environment - Aug 13, 2010 11:32 - 3 Comments

Can secretive salamander be saved?

MICHIGAN STATE (US)—Researchers are developing conservation techniques to save the hellbender salamander, a species that for unknown reasons has had little interest in reproducing on its own for several decades. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Jun 23, 2010 15:02 - 2 Comments

Does hypertension influence bipolar severity?

MICHIGAN STATE (US)—Nearly half of patients hospitalized with bipolar disorder may also suffer from hypertension, according to a new study. And the younger a person is diagnosed with the psychiatric condition, the more likely they are to develop high blood pressure. (more…)

Health & Medicine - May 24, 2010 22:59 - 2 Comments

Cholesterol crystals form early in heart disease

MICHIGAN STATE (US)—Cholesterol crystals, known to be a catalyst for heart attacks and strokes, also cause cells to send out danger signals that can lead to the inflammation and hardening of arteries. (more…)