Late-life depression may boost dementia risk
U. PITTSBURGH (US) — Late-life depression is associated with an increased risk for all-cause dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and, most predominantly, vascular dementia, a new study shows. Continue…
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Health & Medicine - Feb 20, 2013 15:00 - 3 Comments
Medicare drug gap risky for mental health patients
U. PITTSBURGH (US) — A coverage gap in Medicare Part D increases costs and health risks for people suffering from schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, a new study shows. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 11, 2013 12:44 - 0 Comments
Drug abuse rates higher in teens with ADHD
U. PITTSBURGH (US) — Adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to have problems with substance abuse and cigarette use compared to teens without ADHD, research shows. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Nov 19, 2012 16:07 - 3 Comments
Like young adults, seniors stay up late
U. PITTSBURGH (US) — Older people and young adults may have more in common than previously believed, at least where sleep is concerned, research shows. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Nov 13, 2012 16:13 - 0 Comments
Gene flaw links drinking and pancreas trouble
U. PITTSBURGH (US) — A genetic variant on chromosome X near the claudin-2 gene (CLDN2) predicts which men who are heavy drinkers are at high risk of developing chronic pancreatitis, report scientists. (more…)
