Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Medical News

Medical News


High birthweight associated with increased risk for schizophrenia

Posted: 21 Dec 2011 04:00 PM PST

Infants with a high birthweight are nearly twice as likely to develop schizophrenia than those born with a normal weight, show study findings.

Mental imagery important to suicidal ideation in bipolar disorder

Posted: 21 Dec 2011 04:00 PM PST

Study findings suggest that mental imagery of suicide may be an important, yet neglected, feature of suicidal ideation in bipolar disorder.

Diabetes risk reduced by high-protein diet in Maori population

Posted: 20 Dec 2011 04:00 PM PST

Dietary advice emphasizing high protein and moderate carbohydrate intake is more effective at reducing diabetes risk in the Maori population than conventional dietary advice, show researchers from New Zealand.

Sedentary behavior linked to less favorable metabolic profile in diabetes

Posted: 20 Dec 2011 04:00 PM PST

A higher degree of sedentary behavior is associated with a poorer metabolic profile in people with Type 2 diabetes, report UK researchers.

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