Sentences with phrase «research about the health risks»

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«There is robust evidence that social isolation and loneliness significantly increase risk for premature mortality, and the magnitude of the risk exceeds that of many leading health indicators,» Holt - Lunstad said in a statement about the research.

Examples are 9/11 hijackings, The holding back of stem cell research that could save countless human lives, Aids being spread due to religious opposition to the use of condoms, Christians legally fighting this year to teach over 1 million young girls in America that they must always be obedient to men, the eroding of child protection laws in America by Christians, for so called faith based healing alternatives that place children's health and safety at risk, burning of witches, the crusades, The Nazi belief that the Aryans were god's chosen to rule the world, etc... But who cares about evidence in the real world when we have our imaginations and delusions about gods with no evidence of them existing.

Gov. Christie has expressed concern about this bill's effects on how parents raise their children, but said that research has made it clear that this sort of therapy poses «critical health risks including, but not limited to, depression, substance abuse, social withdrawal, decreased self - esteem and suicidal thoughts.»

Curious about the history of the Ketogenic diet as well as research into its health benefits and risks?

Almost every day another health research finding is made about whole grains, a serving of vegetables, two fruits per day, cashews, legumes, fish, or some other food, other than milk that is, and their connection to a reduced risk of heart disease, breast cancer, stroke, diabetes, or other disease.

Research has soundly disproved the alleged connection, yet fears about vaccines continue to be a major risk to public health.

In the growing debate about research that has done precisely that, a key question is whether the public - health benefits of the work outweigh the risks of a potential pandemic if the virus escaped from the lab.

Together with the maps the research team have produced contextual information on known risk factors for health conditions and a summary of current knowledge about possible association of health effects with environmental exposures.

«This is a timely contribution about one of the most important, if not the most important risk factor for liver cirrhosis globally, because our overall knowledge about drinking patterns and liver cirrhosis is sparse and in part contradictory,» said noted expert Jürgen Rehm, PhD, Director of the Social and Epidemiological Research Department of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto.

The House Science and Technology Committee introduced legislation today that highlights the growing attention on Capitol Hill to the need to strengthen federal efforts to learn more about the potential environmental, health and safety (EHS) risks posed by engineered nanomaterials.Introduction of the bill comes only months after J. Clarence (Terry) Davies authored a report that makes a series of recommendations for improving federal risk research and oversight of engineered nanomaterials at EPA, the FDA and the CPSC.

The research, published in the journal Obesity, showed that higher levels of «weight - bias internalization» — the term for what happens when people are aware of negative stereotypes about obesity and apply those stereotypes to themselves — were associated with more cases of metabolic syndrome, a combination of health issues that raise the risk for heart disease and diabetes.

In March, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the World Health Organization, raised new concerns about a link between glyphosate, the active ingredient in weed killers such as Roundup, and cancer risk.

The World's Healthiest Foods has this to say about strawberries: «Given their unique combination of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory nutrients, it's not surprising to see strong research support for strawberry health benefits in three major areas: (1) cardiovascular support and prevention of cardiovascular diseases (2) improved regulation of blood sugar, with decreased risk of type 2 diabetes, and (3) prevention of certain cancer types including breast, cervical, colon, and esophageal cancer.»

I continue to read about the proven health benefits of this way of eating: it's been well established that the Mediterranean diet lowers bad cholesterol and can reduce the risk of heart disease, and there's new research that it may even protect brain...

I continue to read about the proven health benefits of this way of eating: it's been well established that the Mediterranean diet lowers bad cholesterol and can reduce the risk of heart disease, and there's new research that it may even protect brain function as we age.

Patients with Alzheimer's disease, Fragile X syndrome, Down syndrome, and autism are particularly susceptible to seizures, 12 and the focus of much research at the Waisman Center of Developmental Disabilities has been on the myriad ways drugs, diet and genetic manipulation can affect amyloid beta levels, seizure threshold and behavioral phenotypes.13 In an editorial entitled «Concocting the Right Diet for Brain Health» published December 2011 in Translational Medicine, Dr. Westmark expressed concern about the risks of soy: «The prevailing view is soy is healthy, but much remains to be learned regarding its effects on brain development and function.»

The new recommendations do not take into account the most exciting research emerging about vitamin D concerning its potential to reduce the risk of heart disease, chronic pain, auto - immune syndromes, age - related brain decay, certain types of cancer and other health issues.

Research shows that patients and providers have a greater chance of managing the risks and outcomes associated with the onset of chronic disease when they have more accurate information about their health.

However, research has indicated this is not a valid reason.This came about around 2002 when the Women's Health Initiative revealed research indicating that synthetic oestrogen and progesterone actually brought about higher risks of heart attack, stroke and breast cancer.

Lisa McKenzie of the Colorado School of Public Health, who — like Hill — has expressed concerns about the health risks posed by natural gas operations and has done research pointing to health effects from drilling, declined to directly critique the Health, who — like Hill — has expressed concerns about the health risks posed by natural gas operations and has done research pointing to health effects from drilling, declined to directly critique the health risks posed by natural gas operations and has done research pointing to health effects from drilling, declined to directly critique the health effects from drilling, declined to directly critique the paper.

But in a report that I wrote about last year, an expert panel convened by the National Research Council sharply criticized the federal government's efforts to identify possible health or environmental risks of nanotechnology.

Similarly, it was no less a scientifically - enlightened organisation than the British Medical Association (BMA) who wrote, in 2004 that, «of all the available research is that there is very little potential for GM foods to cause harmful health effects», but that «research is still needed in key areas to allay remaining concern about the potential risks to human health and the environment».

He was transparent about this and his promotion of fish oil to reduce risks of developmental problems for children is well known in the U.K. Research since then, by leading health authorities, has strengthened the evidence of benefits.

Since Takeda Pharmaceuticals has failed to perform important early research and warn patients about Actos» health risks, thousands of patients may have already developed bladder cancer or experienced a heart attack because of the drug.

IL About Youtuber The Alzheimer's Association Illinois Chapter strives to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

While the data do not provide detailed information about the family or household circumstances prebirth or postbirth, previous research demonstrates that households with heavy parental alcohol use are at risk of instability, as well as concomitant risks such as abuse, poor family functioning, mental health problems and illicit substance use.13 17 29 This is likely to be an environment in which school attendance is not prioritised.

Membership in a single - parent family or stepfamily is associated with increased levels of significant behavioral, emotional, and academic problems in children.1, 2 The mechanisms underlying this connection are likely to involve, among other factors, financial adversity, increased stress directly related to family transitions, and increased exposure to additional psychosocial risks.3, 4 Compared with the extensive research base connecting family type (ie, membership in a 2 - parent biological family, stepfamily, or single - parent family) and children's psychological adjustment, little is known about the physical health consequences of membership in diverse family types.

Several of the most commonly identified risk factors in previous research were identified in this study, including being male, membership in a single - parent or stepfamily, 5 high levels of parent - reported childhood activity, 23,24 maternal mental health problems, 25 and a history of teenage parenthood.26 What is relatively novel about this report is the consideration of the joint effects of psychosocial risk factors, while controlling for multiple indicators of social class and the assessment of both accidents and illnesses in a large community sample followed prospectively since pregnancy.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America applauds today's preliminary injunction issued by U.S. District Judge Laurie Smith Camp against Nebraska's recently enacted «The Women's Health Protection Act,» which requires physicians who may perform an abortion to discuss the entire body of research literature about possible health risks related to abortion with their patients who are seeking abortions, even though much of this information may be outdated, false or misleHealth Protection Act,» which requires physicians who may perform an abortion to discuss the entire body of research literature about possible health risks related to abortion with their patients who are seeking abortions, even though much of this information may be outdated, false or mislehealth risks related to abortion with their patients who are seeking abortions, even though much of this information may be outdated, false or misleading.

Dr. Jennifer Harman - Science of Relationships articles Website / CV Dr. Harman's research examines relationship behaviors that put people at - risk for physical and psychological health problems, such as how feelings and beliefs about risk (e.g., sexual risk taking) can be biased when in a relationship.

SRI conducted research to answer important questions about four subgroups of children participating in Head Start programs with the highest risk for poor health, developmental, and school readiness outcomes.