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Autism, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder may share common underlying factors E-mail
Thursday, July 05, 2012
New research led by Patrick F. Sullivan, MD, FRANZCP, a psychiatric geneticist at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, points to an increased risk of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) among individuals whose parents or siblings have been diagnosed with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.
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Junk-food diets spur inflammation more than saturated fats alone E-mail
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
A diet based on American junk food could lead to more obesity-induced inflammation than a diet high in animal fat, according to a new study by researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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AHEC helps rural physicians embrace trend of using electronic health records E-mail
Monday, June 25, 2012
Dr. Karen Smith and Dr. John Torontow are rural family physicians on the cutting edge of using electronic health records to improve care for their patients.
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Exercise, even mild physical activity, may reduce breast cancer risk E-mail
Monday, June 25, 2012
A new analysis done by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers has found that physical activity – either mild or intense and before or after menopause – may reduce breast cancer risk, but substantial weight gain may negate these benefits.
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Eating disorder behaviors and weight concerns are common in women over 50 E-mail
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Eating disorders are commonly seen as an issue faced by teenagers and young women, but a new study reveals that age is no barrier to disordered eating. In women aged 50 and over, 3.5 percent report binge eating, nearly 8 percent report purging, and more than 70 percent are trying to lose weight. The study published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders revealed that 62 percent of women claimed that their weight or shape negatively impacted on their life.
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