International Journal of Epidemiology

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• Does the Association Between Broken Partnership and First Time Myocardial Infarction Vary With Time After Break-Up?
  Several studies have demonstrated that losing a life partner increases the risk of death from coronary heart disease. Does the risk fluctuate over time?

  March 20, 2014

• The Association of Pattern of Lifetime Alcohol Use and Cause of Death in the European Prospective Investigation Into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC) Study
  Is moderate alcohol consumption beneficial to health, or not? This study aimed to address the continuing controversy.

  February 20, 2014

• The Joint Association of Anxiety, Depression and Obesity With Incident Asthma in Adults: The HUNT Study
  Does anxiety or depression contribute to the development of asthma in adults? How does obesity factor in?

  January 20, 2014

• Type 2 (Non-Insulin-Dependent) Diabetes Mellitus
  In this classic article, the authors put forth the hypothesis that poor nutrition in fetal and early infant life are at the root of type 2 diabetes mellitus. How does it hold up 20 years later?

  December 20, 2013

• Association Between Various Sedentary Behaviours and All-Cause, Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer Mortality
  Is time spent sitting hazardous to your health? It may depend on what you are doing while seated.

  November 20, 2013

• Acetaminophen and/or Antibiotic Use in Early Life and the Development of Childhood Allergic Diseases
  Can the use of acetaminophen and/or antibiotics in early life influence the development of allergic diseases in later childhood?

  October 21, 2013

• The Contributions of Risk Factor Trends to Cardiometabolic Mortality Decline in 26 Industrialized Countries
  Cardiovascular disease mortality is declining and diabetes mortality is increasing in high-income countries. What role does changing trends in various risk factors play in these results?

  September 20, 2013

• Mobile Phone Use and Risk of Brain Neoplasms and Other Cancers
  The debate over whether or not cell phone use increases risk of brain cancers continues. What new information does this latest prospective study add?

  August 20, 2013

• Leukocyte Telomere Length and the Father's Age Enigma
  What are the implications for the health of future generations given the demographic trend toward increasing paternal age at conception?

  May 31, 2013

• The Siege of Krishnapur by J. G. Farrell
  Excerpts from the 1973 novel The Siege of Krishnapur focus on a venomous debate between two doctors on the causes and treatment of cholera.

  May 17, 2013

• Cell Phone Use and Traffic Crash Risk
  Cell phone use while driving -- particularly texting -- is on the rise. This study examined the impact of cell phone use on crash risk in naturalistic driving conditions.

  May 03, 2013

• Prenatal Prescription Corticosteroids and Offspring Diabetes
  Fetal exposure to excessive glucocorticoids has been associated with disturbances of insulin metabolism. Could prenatal prescription of corticosteroids lead to the development of childhood diabetes?

  April 04, 2013

• The Impact of Breastfeeding on FTO-Related BMI Growth Trajectories
  Recent studies have implicated the FTO gene in increasing BMI in young adults. Can the long-term increase in BMI attributed to FTO risk alleles be mitigated by breast feeding?

  February 27, 2013

• Commentary: James Mackenzie 1921, Still Relevant in 2012
  In 1921, GP James Mackenzie stated 'The opportunities of the general practitioner are essential for the investigation of disease and the progress of medicine.' His message still rings true today.

  January 30, 2013

• Adult Height and the Risk of Cause-Specific Death and Vascular Morbidity in 1 Million People
  To what extent is adult height, a biomarker that reflects the interplay of genetics and early-life experiences, related to risk of chronic diseases in adulthood?

  December 31, 2012

• Sedentary Time in Relation to Cardio-Metabolic Risk Factors
  Most studies looking at the associations between sedentary behavior and cardiometabolic outcomes have relied solely on self-reporting. Does the association hold up when measured objectively?

  November 30, 2012

• Geographical Variation in Dementia
  Does prevalence and incidence of dementia vary based on geography? This meta-analysis examines comparative rates of dementia in rural vs. urban areas as well as towns vs. cities.

  October 30, 2012

• Twinship Influence on Morbidity and Mortality Across the Lifespan
  Does the unique experience of twinning lead to adverse health outcomes in adulthood? This study examined morbidity and mortality in twins in contrast to that of their singleton siblings.

  September 28, 2012

• The Association Between Waist Circumference and Risk of Mortality Considering Body Mass Index in 65- to 74-Year-Olds
  Overweight is associated with health problems and increased mortality for adults, but in the elderly the association is less clear. Utilizing waist circumference, this study examines the relationship.

  August 30, 2012

• Early Life Exposure to Farm Animals and Symptoms of Asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis and Eczema
  Studies have indicated that children in farming communities have less allergic disease, but most studies were conducted in affluent countries. Does this association hold up in developing countries?

  July 30, 2012