health risks

Study finds links between video-game playing and health risks

harminka — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 02:48:41 -0500

While video gaming is generally perceived as a pastime for children and young adults, research shows that the average age of players in the United States is 35. Investigators from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Emory University and Andrews University analyzed survey data from over 500 adults ranging in age from 19 to 90 in the Seattle-Tacoma area on health risks; media use behaviors and perceptions, including those related to video-game playing; and demographic factors.

Health Risks For Female Dancers And Athletes Are Same

harminka — Sat, 30 May 2009 12:21:36 -0500

A study led by sports medicine researcher Anne Hoch, D.O., at The Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee has revealed that young female professional dancers face the same health risks as young female athletes when they don't eat enough to offset the energy they spend, and stop menstruating as a consequence.

Research sheds light on health, environmental risks posed by nanomaterials

harminka — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:07:51 -0600

A new report from the National Research Council finds serious weaknesses in the government's plan for research on the potential health and environmental risks posed by nanomaterials, which are increasingly being used in consumer goods and industry.

Large health differences between population groups in Norway

harminka — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:10:26 -0600

There are large health differences between groups of immigrants in Oslo. Compared with Norwegians, the differences are also great. The differences are seen for risk factors and actual diseases.

Staying active may lower health risks for retired athletes

harminka — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:50:55 -0600

The larger body size of professional football players doesn’t increase risk of cardiovascular disease or atherosclerosis after they retire, according to research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2008.

Amateur sports can lead to unexpected health problems later in life

harminka — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 08:39:52 -0500

Taking up bowling or tennis is an excellent way to stay fit. But if you're not careful, you might find that these amateur sports can have unexpected long-term health risks.

Phthalates and flame retardants urge regulatory action

harminka — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 01:59:08 -0500

Exposure to Bisphenol A (BPA), phthalates and flame retardants (PBDEs) are strongly associated with adverse health effects on humans and laboratory animals. A special section in the October 2008 issue of Environmental Research, "A Plastic World" provides critical new research on environmental contaminants and adverse reproductive and behavioral effects.

Caffeinated energy drinks may present health risks

harminka — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 01:19:57 -0500

Johns Hopkins scientists who have spent decades researching the effects of caffeine report that a slew of caffeinated energy drinks now on the market should carry prominent labels that note caffeine doses and warn of potential health risks for consumers.

Internationally adopted children hit puberty earlier

harminka — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:59:34 -0500

Experts claim that internationally adopted children can undergo puberty at an early age making them more susceptible to a variety of health risks as adults: abdominal obesity, hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and even certain cancers.

Healthy sterols may pose health risk

harminka — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:04:31 -0500

Plant sterols have been touted as an effective way to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. However, a research study in the July JLR has uncovered that these compounds do have their own risks, as they can accumulate in heart valves and lead to stenosis.

Eco-friendly fireworks and flares poised to light up sky

harminka — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:07:49 -0500

From the rockets' red glare to bombs bursting in air, researchers are developing more environmentally friendly fireworks and flares to light up the night sky while minimizing potential health risks, according to an article scheduled for the June 30 issue of Chemical & Engineering News.

National study examines health risks of coarse particle pollution

harminka — Wed, 14 May 2008 07:04:10 -0500

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health have conducted the largest nationwide study on the acute health effects of coarse particle pollution. Coarse particles are airborne pollutants that fall between 2.5 and 10 microns in diameter.