Stroke rates appear to be rising steadily in young adults
The rate of stroke among young people has apparently been rising steadily since 1995, according to a study published this week. Hospitalization rates for stroke increased for women between the ages of 18 and 44, and nearly doubled for men in that age range from 1995 through 2012. Using more-detailed data for 2003 through 2012, the researchers found that rates […]Related:California vaccination rate hits new high after tougher immunization lawRisk of a rare but deadly mouse-borne virus increases in the springThe federal panel that opposed prostate cancer screening just changed its mind (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - April 15, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Deep brain stimulation may reduce severe Tourette ’ s syndrome
An experimental technique reduces the tics, or involuntary movements and vocal outbursts, associated with severe Tourette's syndrome in young adults, a study published Friday found. The surgical technique, called thalamic deep brain stimulation (DBS), sends electrical impulses to a specific area of the brain that reduces the tics, according to the study published in the Journal of […]Related:Physician recommendations about breast cancer screening vary, survey findsSurvey shows why doctors choose medicine and the challenges they faceMore than 1 in 5 U.S. adults are infected with cancer-causing HPV, CDC report says (...
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - April 7, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Cancer's social stress hits young adults hard
Alex Marshall was a freshman in college when she had her first cancer scare. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - April 7, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
New Zealand's colorectal cancer rates are on the rise in young adults
(Wiley) A recent analysis found a decrease in the overall incidence of colorectal cancer in New Zealand, but an increased incidence of rectal cancer in those under 50 years of age. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - April 5, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
New Study Of 7 Nations Implausibly Claims Violent Media Use Causes Nearly 3 Times More Harm Than Abusive Parenting
A recent article in Science magazine covered the story of a new research study (full study available here) linking violent video games and movies to aggression. The study claims the link is almost three times stronger than abusive parenting. Could this be true? Let’s take a look at the study and see.
The study is led by the sometimes controversial Iowa State group, who have long argued for links between violent media and aggression. This group has sometimes come into criticism, for example, for comparing the effects of violent media to smoking and lung cancer, or implying video games might play a role in mass shooting...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - April 3, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: news
