chronic diseases

Supporting physical activity, mobility and health across lifespan

harminka — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 06:47:17 -0600

We all know physical activity is good for you. But why exactly is it good for you? What effect does exercise have on the cells and tissues of the body? What do we need to know so that we can use physical activity more effectively to combat chronic diseases such as arthritis, diabetes and heart disease? And what social and psychological factors prevent people from exercising or playing sports?

Melanin production discovered in fat tissue

harminka — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:56:52 -0600

A two-year study conducted by researchers at George Mason University, INOVA Fairfax Hospital and the National Cancer Institute may open the door to new therapies for combating chronic diseases associated with obesity, a condition that affected more than 33 percent of American adults in 2005-06 according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Most Americans Without Health Insurance Have Chronic Diseases

Odur Joe — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 19:04:02 -0500

A study published in the medical journal Annals of Internal Medicine has found that the Millions of Americans with chronic disease like diabetes and high blood pressure are not getting adequate treatment because they are happen to be among the nation’s growing ranks of uninsured.

New study shows American Cancer Society program helps employers

harminka — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:27:24 -0500

Newly published research conducted by the American Cancer Society and the University of Washington's Health Promotion Research Center finds the Society's Workplace Solutions consulting program to be successful in guiding employers to implement cost-effective chronic disease prevention strategies. The nonprofit Society considers the research validation of its unique ability to help employers control cost while improving access to affordable cancer prevention.

Evidence mounts against DHEA use in treating cognitive decline

harminka — Thu, 22 May 2008 00:42:25 -0500

DHEA supplements are widely-available and touted as a preventive agent for many chronic diseases. A new study published in Journal of the American Geriatrics Society finds no evidence of a beneficial effect of DHEA supplements on cognitive function in healthy older adults.

Does chronic disease management improvs health, save money?

harminka — Tue, 13 May 2008 05:10:48 -0500

A study published in the May/June issue of Health Affairs reports on the first randomized trial providing a scientifically valid look at what one might expect from chronic disease management programs that serve low-income individuals.

Applying genomic medicine into clinical practice for chronic diseases in early stages

harminka — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:40:17 -0500

A large gap exists between what knowledge is available about genomic medicine and incorporating it into clinical practice for assessing the risk of and treating common chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, and cancer, according to a systematic review in the March 19 issue of JAMA, a theme issue on Genetics and Genomics.

Network launched to study health care disparities affecting minorities

harminka — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 07:17:24 -0600

The UCLA Department of Family Medicine, with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, has launched the Network for Multicultural Research on Health and Healthcare, a group that will study health care disparities affecting minorities with chronic diseases.

Safer and more effective way to treat Crohn's disease

harminka — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:37:43 -0600

An international research study, published in The Lancet, has thrown into question the current method of treating Crohn’s disease – opening the door to a safer and more effective treatment option for sufferers of the chronic disease.

Whole grain diets lower risk of chronic disease

harminka — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 06:39:26 -0600

Diets with high amounts of whole grains may help achieve significant weight loss, and also reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, according to a team of Penn State researchers at University Park and the College of Medicine.

HRI controls anemia of inflammation with an iron fist

harminka — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 06:09:48 -0500

Maintaining the appropriate amount of iron in our bodies is important, too little results in anemia and too much is also toxic to the body. Anemia is a symptom of many different diseases including erythroid protoporphyria and beta-thalassemia. It is also observed in individuals who suffer from chronic diseases such as autoimmune diseases and cancer when it is known as anemia of inflammation.

Stress contributes to range of chronic diseases

harminka — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 13:16:56 -0500

In a review of the scientific literature on the relationship between stress and disease, Carnegie Mellon University psychologist Sheldon Cohen has found that stress is a contributing factor in human disease, and in particular depression, cardiovascular disease and HIV/AIDS.