Team care helps depressed elderly
2006-09-30 10:47:13
A collaborative care program reduces thoughts of suicide, and potentially the risk of actual suicide, among depressed elderly people, a study shows.
Mothers' prompts to eat affect kids' weight
2006-09-30 10:32:15
Children's tendency to become overweight might have something to do with how their mothers urge them to eat, a new study hints.
Depression goes untreated after a stroke
2006-09-29 15:13:12
Depression is common among long-term stroke survivors, but few receive treatment for this condition, according to a new report.
Tool helps online shoppers buy lower-fat food
2006-09-29 15:13:12
An Internet-based system that provides online food shoppers with purchase-specific dietary advice helps them buy foods that are lower in saturated fat than the foods they initially set out to buy, according to new study findings.
Weight gain between pregnancies risky
2006-09-29 08:36:46
Women who gain as little as 7 pounds between pregnancies can put themselves and their babies at medical risk, even if they don't become overweight.
Nasal allergies impact on sleep quality
2006-09-28 10:46:39
Allergic rhinitis affects all aspects of sleep, according to a new study.
Smoking in pregnancy harms baby immunity
2006-09-28 10:35:25
Smoking during pregnancy can affect the baby's immune system which may explain why asthma and respiratory problems are more common in children whose mothers smoke, Australian scientists said in a study on Thursday.
Easy on eye? Maybe also on brain
2006-09-28 10:22:54
When someone is "easy on the eye," it could also be because they are easy on the brain, according to a new international study.
Too much testosterone kills brain cells
2006-09-28 08:39:09
Too much testosterone can kill brain cells, researchers said on Tuesday in a finding that may help explain why steroid abuse can cause behavior changes like aggressiveness and suicidal tendencies.
Alcohol may trigger gout attacks
2006-09-27 10:19:01
Drinking alcohol, even a small amount, may trigger recurrent painful bouts of gout, a study shows.
Many women unaware they're pre-diabetic
2006-09-27 09:21:52
Getting fatter around the middle? Have a family history of heart disease or diabetes? You could be headed for the same trouble, especially if you're over 40 and female.
Thrown eggs can cause serious eye injury
2006-09-26 11:15:18
As many people gear up for their celebration of Halloween, which often includes pranks like throwing raw eggs at strangers, a team of UK researchers warns about the potential eye damage that can be caused by this practice.