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Study examines correlation between polyunsaturated fatty acids in blood and risk of PTSD

A study published in the current issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics has examined the correlation between polyunsaturated fatty acids in the blood and the risk of post-traumatic stress disorder.

6 Dec 2013

Tel Aviv University says caffeine and alcohol can change part of DNA linked to aging, cancer

Coffee and beer are polar opposites in the beverage world. Coffee picks you up, and beer winds you down.

6 Dec 2013

States with higher alcohol- and traffic-related laws have lower proportion of traffic deaths

States with a higher number of alcohol- and traffic-related laws have a lower proportion of traffic deaths than do states with fewer such laws on the books, a study by researchers at New York University's Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development has found.

5 Dec 2013

Children with prenatal alcohol exposure at higher risk of developing problems with social skills

A recent study published in Child Neuropsychology has found that drinking alcohol while pregnant means your child is more likely to develop issues with social skills as they grow older.

5 Dec 2013

New San Diego distracted driving education project to help curb phone while driving

Expanding their efforts to keep citizens safe on San Diego roadways, UC San Diego's Training, Research and Education for Driving Safety (TREDS) program announced today that they are launching a new distracted driving education project called Just Drive - Take Action Against Distraction, a one hour class free of charge offered to businesses in San Diego. The decision followed a recent survey by the research team, which found that 83 percent of adults who participated reported texting, talking or using a smartphone application while driving.

5 Dec 2013

Study: Social ties more important than biological development as predictors of teen sleep behaviors

Medical researchers point to developmental factors, specifically the decline of the sleep-inducing hormone melatonin, as an explanation for why children get less sleep as they become teenagers.

5 Dec 2013

Study reveals nearly 1 in every 100 anesthesiologist developed substance use disorder during training

According to a study conducted by Mayo Clinic and the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA), nearly 1 in every 100 anesthesiology residents entering primary training from 1975 to 2009 developed substance use disorder (SUD) during training.

5 Dec 2013

Young people who combine alcohol with energy drinks can end up drinking more

Young people who combine alcohol with caffeine-laden energy drinks can end up drinking more than they intended to, finds a new study in the Journal of Adolescent Health.

4 Dec 2013

Prenatal alcohol exposure impacts brain development and change behavior

Prenatal exposure to alcohol severely disrupts major features of brain development that potentially lead to increased anxiety and poor motor function, conditions typical in humans with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, according to neuroscientists at the University of California, Riverside.

3 Dec 2013

Experts explain how to prevent heartburn during holidays

Attracted by the decadent treats, fried meats, and festive cocktails of the Thanksgiving-to-New-Year feast, heartburn can be an unwelcome guest during the holidays. According to the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, acid reflux affects about 30 million Americans.

3 Dec 2013

Tips to protect yourself from getting sick during cold and flu season

As you travel to visit friends and family this holiday season, don't leave home without the hand sanitizer. During cold and flu season, that's one of three things you can do to protect yourself from getting sick you're on the go.

3 Dec 2013

Mixing energy drinks with alcohol may lead to more serious alcohol-related problems

Mixing energy drinks with alcohol is riskier than just drinking alcohol alone, according to a new study that examines the impact of a growing trend among young adults.

3 Dec 2013

Long-term untreated PTSD symptoms may increase risk of cardiovascular health

There is growing concern that long-term untreated posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms may increase the risk of developing a number of medical problems, particularly compromised cardiovascular health.

2 Dec 2013

Study reveals effect of energy drinks on the function of the heart

Healthy adults who consumed energy drinks high in caffeine and taurine had significantly increased heart contraction rates one hour later, according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.

2 Dec 2013

Researchers develop series of techniques to create active iron-based catalysts

University of Toronto researchers have developed a series of techniques to create a variety of very active iron-based catalysts necessary to produce the alcohols and amines used in the drug and perfume industry. The new synthetic methods promise to be safer and more economical and environmentally friendly than traditional industrial processes.

30 Nov 2013

New Griffith research aims to reduce alcohol-related drownings in young men

Looking at the reasons why young men drink and swim is the focus of new Griffith research which aims to reduce the number of drownings.

28 Nov 2013

Relatives of patients with mental health conditions feel greater stigma

Mental and physical illnesses necessarily impact upon the lives of the relatives of those afflicted by them, all the more so in families where a member has a mental illness, because they suffer more discrimination.

28 Nov 2013

Caregivers selected to receive the 2013 Shire BRAVE Awards

Selflessness, determination, courage and hope. These are among the qualities that describe the eighteen caregivers from around the world who have been selected as recipients of the 2013 Shire BRAVE Awards, an international program that honors the bravery and devotion of non-professional carers.

27 Nov 2013

Study reveals how brain and olfactory system operate to process scent, odor signals

Our sense of smell is often the first response to environmental stimuli. Odors trigger neurons in the brain that alert us to take action.

27 Nov 2013

Alcohol use disorders contribute more significantly to disease burden

Disorders related to the abuse of alcohol contribute significantly to the burden of disease in the U.S., finds a new study in Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research. Researchers estimated that in 2005, about 53,000 men and 12,000 women died from issues related to alcohol use disorders.

27 Nov 2013

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Study examines correlation between polyunsaturated fatty acids in blood and risk of PTSD

Tel Aviv University says caffeine and alcohol can change part of DNA linked to aging, cancer

States with higher alcohol- and traffic-related laws have lower proportion of traffic deaths

Children with prenatal alcohol exposure at higher risk of developing problems with social skills

New San Diego distracted driving education project to help curb phone while driving

Study: Social ties more important than biological development as predictors of teen sleep behaviors

Study reveals nearly 1 in every 100 anesthesiologist developed substance use disorder during training

Young people who combine alcohol with energy drinks can end up drinking more

Prenatal alcohol exposure impacts brain development and change behavior

Experts explain how to prevent heartburn during holidays

Tips to protect yourself from getting sick during cold and flu season

Mixing energy drinks with alcohol may lead to more serious alcohol-related problems

Long-term untreated PTSD symptoms may increase risk of cardiovascular health

Study reveals effect of energy drinks on the function of the heart

Researchers develop series of techniques to create active iron-based catalysts

New Griffith research aims to reduce alcohol-related drownings in young men

Relatives of patients with mental health conditions feel greater stigma

Caregivers selected to receive the 2013 Shire BRAVE Awards

Study reveals how brain and olfactory system operate to process scent, odor signals

Alcohol use disorders contribute more significantly to disease burden

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