Statin Therapy May Prevent Delirium in Critically Ill Patients
2014-01-17
More study needed, but researchers suspect benefit may be due to reduced inflammationContinue Reading
Truck Drivers Top List of Overweight Workers
2014-01-16
Survey of Washington state residents also found salespeople, office workers prone to weight gainContinue Reading
Postpartum Depression Often Linked to Long-Term Woes, Review Suggests
2014-01-16
Doctors urged to consider psychological history of mothers-to-beContinue Reading
Media Focus on Obesity May Backfire for Some Women
2014-01-16
Anxiety-provoking obesity ‘news’ spurred coeds who felt overweight to eat more, study found
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Drug Abusers at Risk for Suicidal Thoughts, Survey Finds
2014-01-16
Expert says providing support, treatment could help prevent needless deaths in this high-risk groupContinue Reading
Health Tip: Pay Attention to Air Pollution
2014-01-16
Avoid outdoors when air quality is poorContinue Reading
Primary Care Providers May Balk at Giving Teens Antidepressants
2014-01-15
Many aren’t comfortable writing the prescription and most would refer patient to a psychiatrist, study findsContinue Reading
Heavy Drinking in Middle Age May Speed Memory Loss for Men
2014-01-15
Study found those consuming at least 2.5 drinks daily showed mental decline earlier than lighter drinkersContinue Reading
Brain Injuries May Raise Risk of Early Death
2014-01-15
Researchers find second head injury, suicide and assault are the main causes
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Both Sides of Brain Involved in Speech, Study Finds
2014-01-15
Discovery might lead to new treatments for stroke victims or those with brain injuries, researchers sayContinue Reading
Veteran Firefighters May Develop Heat Resistance
2014-01-15
Study counters argument that aging impairs ability to combat flamesContinue Reading
Ban on Class of Chemicals Lowers Human Exposures, Study Finds
2014-01-15
But exposure to similar phthalates that aren’t banned has risen, researchers sayContinue Reading
Antidepressants in Pregnancy Tied to Slight Risk of Lung Disorder in Babies
2014-01-15
But, overall risk of ‘persistent pulmonary hypertension’ remains low, study findsContinue Reading
New Study Challenges Dyslexia-Brain Changes Link
2014-01-14
Researchers suggest poorer reading experiences lead to less gray matterContinue Reading