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ΩPeople who eat baked or broiled fish on a weekly basis may be improving their brain health and reducing their risk of developing mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's disease, according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)."This is the first study to establish a direct relationship between fish consumption, brain structure and Alzheimer's risk," said Cyrus...

ΩHere's another reason why "an apple a day keeps the doctor away"—according to new research findings published in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology, oral ingestion of apple polyphenols (antioxidants found in apple peels) can suppress T cell activation to prevent colitis in mice. This study is the first to show a role for T cells in polyphenol-mediated protection against an autoimmune disease and could lead to new therapies and...

Christine Wilson, cancer survivor, shares her experiences from the Abramson Cancer Center’s 2011 Focus On Lung Cancer Conference. You can view all the presentations from the conference here. In this blog, she discusses new lung cancer treatments available at Penn’s Abramson Cancer Center.Corey Langer, MD, has been a contributor to the advances...

ΩUsing advanced imaging techniques and cognitive tests, researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University and Montefiore Medical Center , the University Hospital and academic medical center for Einstein, have shown that repeatedly heading a soccer ball increases the risk for brain injury and cognitive impairment. The imaging portion of the findings was presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological...

ΩEating a Mediterranean diet combined with physical activity can help to improve some of the symptoms of sleep apnea, according to new research. The study, which is published online in the European Respiratory Journal, looked at the impact a Mediterranean diet can have on obese people with sleep apnea, compared to those on a prudent diet.Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) causes frequent pauses of breathing to occur during...

Christine Wilson, cancer survivor, shares her experiences from the Abramson Cancer Center’s 2011 CANPrevent Lung Cancer Conference. You can view all the presentations from the conference here. In this blog, she discusses a presentation from Drew Torigian, MD, MA, about the National Lung Screening Trial, which compared cancer screens to detect...

The Young Friends of the Abramson Cancer Center are having a unique play date on Sunday, December 4, 2011 at Please Touch Museum. The Young Friends of the Abramson Cancer Center is a dedicated group of men and women under the age of 50 who serve as the next generation of leadership volunteers and donors to Penn’s Abramson Cancer Center. Young...

Apple's iPhone and iPad helped make mobile devices a key driver of Thanksgiving and Black Friday e-commerce this year, according to a report from IBM Coremetrics.Online Thanksgiving shopping grew by 39.3 percent year over year, creating momentum that continued into Black Friday, where online sales grew by 24.3 percent...

             It’s normal for children to occasionally forget their homework, daydream during class, act without thinking, or get fidgety at the dinner table. But inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity are also signs of attention deficit disorder (ADHD).WHAT IS ADHD??           ...

Want protection from prostate cancer symptoms? A new study finds that men who consume coffee (decaf or caffeinated) on a regular basis appear to have a lower risk of this disease, especially the more deadly form. One of the benefits of coffee is it's delicious taste, however coffee is also a very complicated drink, with lots of chemicals we know about, and some we don't fully understand yet.Official figures from show 217,730...

The HIFU procedure is minimally invasive and utilizes a transrectal probe to guarantee total focus of all ultrasound waves onto the prostate and the targeted location. The Sonablate 500 elevates temperature, causing the breakdown of tissue along the prostate. After two to four hours, the procedure is done and the patient can leave the hospital. The advantages associated with the Sonablate 500 for HIFU are numerous and it is therefore...

While many men cite that it is not a very fun procedure, prostate checkups are extremely important to ensure health and wellness. A prostate checkup is also referred to as a digital rectal exam and usually involves a medical professional inserting a gloved and lubricated finger into the man's rectum. During this examination, medical professionals are looking for abnormalities along the prostate, such as lumps, bumps and spots....

Thanksgiving is over, and perhaps the best thing about the Thanksgiving dinner is the leftovers. But, it's important to make sure leftovers and any perishable food follows safe food storage guidelines.Food safety following basic food safety guidelines minimizes individual's risk of contracting food borne illnesses (commonly referred to as...

Cancer is a condition that none of us would ever want to have. No matter how healthy you think you are, there is always that remote possibility that you would contract cancer. In the case of prostate cancer, men are obviously the ones that are affected. In this article, we would be discussing the basics of prostate cancer, it's most common signs and symptoms and the diagnostic procedures employed to identify the condition.Cancer...

If you are a man, or if you are a woman who has a special man in your life, here are some key statistics everyone should know about prostate cancer.* There are more than 30 million men that suffer from some form of prostate condition that negatively affects their quality of life.* It is now the most common form of cancer among all men, except skin cancer.* The American Cancer Society estimates that the number of new diagnoses...