Health & Medicine
Health & Medicine - Feb 22, 2011 17:51 - 1 Comment
Large births bode ill for brains
U. SOUTHAMPTON (UK) — Children who are born small with relatively bigger placentas show more activity on the right side of their brain than their left, a pattern linked to mood disorders, including depression. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 22, 2011 16:50 - 1 Comment
Heart health a rare commodity
U. PITTSBURGH (US) — Of more than 1,900 people recently evaluated for heart health, only one met the definition of ideal cardiovascular health. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 22, 2011 15:56 - 0 Comments
Depression dulls baby’s cries for mom
U. OREGON (US) — The blunted way a depressed mother responds to her baby’s cry can negatively affect the child’s development and have long-lasting repercussions on the mother-infant relationship. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 21, 2011 15:09 - 3 Comments
‘Social’ inductions risky for moms-to-be
U. ROCHESTER (US) — Inducing labor without a medical reason often results in negative outcomes for the mother—including increased rates of cesarean delivery, greater blood loss, and an extended length of stay in the hospital. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 21, 2011 10:50 - 0 Comments
Small change shields anti-HIV protein
U. MINNESOTA (US) — The battle inside white blood cells of people infected with HIV may come down to a fight between two proteins. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 17, 2011 17:28 - 0 Comments
Calcium may provoke preterm labor
YALE (US) — Researchers have found a key component in the mystery of preterm labor, a leading cause of death and permanent disability in newborns. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 17, 2011 16:12 - 0 Comments
Test checks early for growth condition
YALE (US) — Being short is not usually cause for concern, but is often the only sign of a genetic condition that short-circuits normal growth and can lead to cardiac and renal problems. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 16, 2011 13:31 - 6 Comments
Softer water fails to relieve eczema
U. NOTTINGHAM (UK) — Installing a water softener for three months brings no additional relief for eczema sufferers, according to a study with more than 300 children. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 15, 2011 16:00 - 1 Comment
Red flags may predict lupus flare-ups
U. MINNESOTA (US) — A chemical warning sign has been found in the blood of patients with lupus that appears to occur when a flare is getting ready to erupt. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 15, 2011 12:13 - 0 Comments
Youth go online to screen for STDs
JOHNS HOPKINS (US) — Offering free confidential home-testing kits on the Internet appears to be the best way to get teens and young adults to undergo screening for sexually transmitted infections. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 15, 2011 10:47 - 0 Comments
Rethink pregnancy weight for obese
U. ROCHESTER (US) — Extremely obese women may not need to gain as much weight during pregnancy as current guidelines suggest—in fact, recommended amounts may be too high. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 14, 2011 15:07 - 1 Comment
Plaque diseases pivot on peptides
UC SANTA BARBARA (US) — A new research method has potential for use in early diagnosis and eventual treatment of plaque-related diseases, like Alzheimer’s. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 14, 2011 12:47 - 0 Comments
Heart health hinges on enzyme
UNC-CHAPEL HILL (US) —Chocolate may be critical to a happy Valentine’s Day, but a certain enzyme appears to be largely responsible for heart health all year round. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 11, 2011 13:05 - 1 Comment
Teen moms beat obesity with breakfast
WASHINGTON U.-ST. LOUIS (US) — Teen mothers who eat breakfast have healthier weights and snacking habits that may influence healthy eating habits among their children. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 11, 2011 11:35 - 0 Comments
New offensive in battle with superbug
U. ROCHESTER (US) — A new way to attack pathogens stops bacteria’s ability to degrade RNA, a “housekeeping” process crucial to their ability to thrive. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 10, 2011 13:59 - 3 Comments
Is health care fix a walk in the park?
PENN STATE (US) — Putting more money into neighborhood parks could be the answer to healthier, more physically fit residents and a less strained health care system. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 8, 2011 17:41 - 1 Comment
Health cost cuts don’t sway seniors
BROWN (US) — Deep cuts in co-pays for outpatient mental health care aren’t enough to motivate senior citizens to get the care they need. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 8, 2011 16:15 - 0 Comments
Early to bed is healthy and wise
U. WARWICK (UK) — Not getting enough sleep or having sleep interrupted can have serious, long-term effects on overall health, leading to stroke, heart attack, and cardiovascular disorders. (more…)
