Boston (SmartAboutHealth) - A new study published in the April issue of the Archives of Dermatology has revealed that psoriasis increases the risk of both diabetes, as well as hypertension or high blood pressure.

Researchers focused their work on a 1991 study which followed a group of 1,800 female nurses for a period of 14-years. Continue Reading

Boston (SmartAboutHealth) - A new study funded by the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation has revealed that many more Americans than previously thought have paralysis.

Researchers  led by Anthony Cahill from the University of Mexico worked to conduct a telephone survey with 33,000 Americans. Continue Reading

Boston (SmartAboutHealth) - According to a new study, roughly 10% of teens in the U.S. are addicted to video games.  Should this be something to worry about, or simply ignore?

Researchers led by Doug Gentile from Iowa State University carried out their work on a group of 1,200 kids between the ages of 8 and 18. Continue Reading

Washington (SmartAboutHealth) - A new study presented at a meeting of the American Phsysiological Society in New Orleans has revealed that women on the pill may have trouble building muscle mass.

Researchers have stated that one of the negative side effects of the pill, used as a contraceptive by women as well as a way to regulate their menstrual cycle, is that it may limit their ability to build muscle mass. Continue Reading

Boston (SmartAboutHealth) - A new study presented at a meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research has revealed that a simple urine test may predict the lung cancer risk for smokers.

For years, researchers have stated that there is a link between smoking and lung cancer.  Now, a new urine test may be able to actually help label the actual risk for individual smokers. Continue Reading

Boston (SmartAboutHealth) - A new report has focused in on some of the issues with the battle against HIV/AIDS in South Africa.

This latest report was released by the AIDS and Rights Alliance for Southern Africa. Continue Reading

Boston (SmartAboutHealth) - Two major Relay for Life events over the weekend combined to rake in more than $100K to help fight cancer around the world.

The Relay for Life events over the weekend were going strong at places such as GWU, as well as Penn State University. Continue Reading

Boston (SmartAboutHealth) - Nations around the world have come together with the goal of lowering the cost of malaria drugs for people living in Africa.

Malaria is a disease that hits over 200 million people in Africa each and every year. Continue Reading

Denver (SmartAboutHealth) - Over the weekend, national marijuana forum took place, with the host being none other than the University of Colorado.

Advocates in favor of marijuana use and such were in attendance as the event was put together by students from the university. Continue Reading

Washington (SmartAboutHealth) - A new study set to be published in the May edition of Psychological Science has found that video game addiction can be just as bad as drugs for 10% of U.S. kids.

The study was carried out by researchers from Iowa State University and was led by Doug Gentile. Continue Reading