In athletes, tiny fractures linked to vein disorder
WASHINGTON U.-ST. LOUIS (US) — Miniscule fractures and other rib abnormalities have been found in patients being treated for a circulatory condition that is often seen in elite athletes who rely on upper extremities. Continue…
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Health & Medicine - Feb 17, 2012 11:14 - 3 Comments
Antibiotics won’t cure sinus infections
WASHINGTON U.-ST. LOUIS (US) — The antibiotics that doctors prescribe for sinus infections do not reduce symptoms any better than a placebo. (more…)
Society & Culture - Feb 16, 2012 16:07 - 0 Comments
After military service, a shift in personality
WASHINGTON U.-ST.LOUIS (US) — Military service, even without combat, has a lingering effect on personality, and may make veterans less agreeable. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Oct 7, 2011 9:46 - 3 Comments
Diabetes reversed in mice, all naturally
WASHINGTON U.-ST. LOUIS (US) — People may one day be able to take a naturally produced compound much like a daily vitamin to treat or even prevent Type 2 diabetes, according to new research. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Oct 5, 2011 10:16 - 0 Comments
Gene variant links heart disease, diabetes
WASHINGTON U.-ST. LOUIS (US) — Researchers have identified the first genetic variant associated with severity of heart disease in patients with type 2 diabetes. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Sep 30, 2011 15:47 - 3 Comments
Saw palmetto pills offer no prostate relief
WASHINGTON U.-ST. LOUIS (US) — Supplements made from the fruit of the saw palmetto tree do not relieve symptoms of an enlarged prostate, even when taken in very large doses. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jun 30, 2010 15:32 - 1 Comment
Anger, not fear, fuels war-time rally
WASHINGTON U.-ST. LOUIS (US)—It’s no secret that Americans tend to throw their support behind a sitting U.S. president when the nation is thrust into a war or other potentially violent conflict with a foreign foe—a phenomenon known as the “rally ’round the flag effect.” (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jun 29, 2010 10:02 - 4 Comments
Snooze before tackling the to-do list
WASHINGTON U.-ST. LOUIS (US)—When it comes to following through on all those intentions, it’s best to think it over, then “sleep on it.” (more…)
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