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Study shows that divorced people are more likely to die from preventable accidents than married counterparts

Divorced people are more likely to die from preventable accidents than married counterparts, according to a new study from sociologists at Rice University and the University of Pennsylvania.

30 Oct 2013

Long-term use of paracetamol during pregnancy increases risk of adverse effects on child development

Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is the most commonly used medicine in pregnancy, yet there are very few studies that have investigated the possible long-term consequences for the child.

30 Oct 2013

New study reveals striking data about misuse of painkillers and sedatives by teens, young adults

With prescription drug abuse at epidemic levels nationwide, and overdoses killing more people than auto accidents in many states, a new University of Michigan study provides striking new data about the misuse of potent prescription painkillers and sedatives by teens and young adults.

30 Oct 2013

Study investigates effect of paracetamol during pregnancy on child development

Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is the most commonly used medicine in pregnancy, yet there are very few studies that have investigated the possible long-term consequences for the child. A new study from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health suggests that long-term use of paracetamol during pregnancy may increase the risk of adverse effects on child development.

29 Oct 2013

Houston Methodist physicians provide tips for training, protecting the entire body

For avid runners, training for the next marathon never stops. While it's important to focus on running faster or farther, Houston Methodist physicians encourage runners to expand their training regimen and are providing the following tips for training and protecting the entire body.

29 Oct 2013

Study compares incidence, impacts of stroke between countries on global scale

Stroke, a condition traditionally associated with old age, is increasingly affecting young and middle aged people, according to a major new analysis from the Global and Regional Burden of Stroke in 1990-2010 study, published in The Lancet.

25 Oct 2013

New study finds association between OSA and subclinical myocardial injury

Obstructive sleep apnea is known to be associated with an increased incidence of cardiovascular disease. Now a new study indicates that OSA is associated with subclinical myocardial injury, as indicated by increased high sensitivity troponin T levels. Elevated hs-TnT levels are predictive of both coronary heart disease and heart failure in the general population.

25 Oct 2013

People with higher blood sugar levels more likely to have memory problems

Even for people who don't have diabetes or high blood sugar, those with higher blood sugar levels are more likely to have memory problems, according to a new study published in the October 23, 2013, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

24 Oct 2013

Complete Care program improves outcomes for Kaiser Permanente patients

Complete Care, a collaborative approach to meeting patient needs, is improving outcomes for Kaiser Permanente patients.

23 Oct 2013

Researchers find relationship between solar intensity and ADHD prevalence

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is the most common childhood psychiatric disorder. Scientists do not know what causes it, but genetics play a clear role. Other risk factors have also been identified, including premature birth, low birth weight, a mother's use of alcohol or tobacco during pregnancy, and environmental exposures to toxins like lead.

23 Oct 2013

Study examines association between suicidal vulnerability and analgesic consumption in elderly

A paper published in the current issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics has investigated the relationship between pain killers and suicidal behavior in the elderly.

23 Oct 2013

Three cups of coffee per day reduce liver cancer risk by more than 50%

Coffee consumption reduces risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common type of liver cancer, by about 40 percent, according to an up-to-date meta-analysis published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association.

23 Oct 2013

Prompt intervention helps young bipolar patients at discharge

Young adults early in the course of bipolar disorder benefit at least as much as older patients from early intervention after hospital discharge, say researchers.

22 Oct 2013

Risk for breast cancer: Key prevention awareness tips for young women

Breast cancer prevention needs to become a shared conversation among women of all ages as it can strike at any age, and is generally more aggressive when diagnosed in women under the age of 50. With hopes to spark that discussion, Isabelle Mercier, PhD, a research assistant professor at University of the Sciences, compiled some key prevention awareness tips for young women.

22 Oct 2013

UCLA receives $7M grant to investigate links between substance abuse and HIV among minority men

The National Institute on Drug Abuse has awarded UCLA a $7 million grant to investigate the links between substance abuse and HIV among Latino and African-American men who have sex with men.

22 Oct 2013

Dietary change should be considered in chronic prostatitis

Researchers from the USA say that physicians should consider dietary changes for patients with chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome to improve symptoms.

21 Oct 2013

Binge drinking increases atherosclerotic progression, stroke mortality risk in men

A Finnish population-based study showed that binge drinking was associated with increased atherosclerotic progression in an 11-year follow-up of middle-aged men. The progression of atherosclerosis was increased among men who consumed 6 drinks or more on one occasion.

21 Oct 2013

Gallo Research Center issues grant to discover new medication to treat alcohol, substance abuse

The UCSF-affiliated Ernest Gallo Clinic and Research Center has issued a second round of grants under its U.S. Army-funded research program intended to accelerate the discovery and development of new medications to treat alcohol and substance abuse in the context of post-traumatic stress and combat injury.

19 Oct 2013

CBT more effective in reducing symptoms of health anxiety

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is substantially more effective than standard care at reducing symptoms of health anxiety in medical patients, and can be delivered by non-specialist staff with minimal training at little extra cost.

19 Oct 2013

UC Irvine's 90+ Study to continue for another five years

UC Irvine's trailblazing 90+ Study, launched in 2003 to learn more about the "oldest old," the fastest-growing age group in the U.S., will continue for at least another five years, thanks to a $9.5 million renewal grant from the National Institute on Aging.

18 Oct 2013

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Study shows that divorced people are more likely to die from preventable accidents than married counterparts

Long-term use of paracetamol during pregnancy increases risk of adverse effects on child development

New study reveals striking data about misuse of painkillers and sedatives by teens, young adults

Study investigates effect of paracetamol during pregnancy on child development

Houston Methodist physicians provide tips for training, protecting the entire body

Study compares incidence, impacts of stroke between countries on global scale

New study finds association between OSA and subclinical myocardial injury

People with higher blood sugar levels more likely to have memory problems

Complete Care program improves outcomes for Kaiser Permanente patients

Researchers find relationship between solar intensity and ADHD prevalence

Study examines association between suicidal vulnerability and analgesic consumption in elderly

Three cups of coffee per day reduce liver cancer risk by more than 50%

Prompt intervention helps young bipolar patients at discharge

Risk for breast cancer: Key prevention awareness tips for young women

UCLA receives $7M grant to investigate links between substance abuse and HIV among minority men

Dietary change should be considered in chronic prostatitis

Binge drinking increases atherosclerotic progression, stroke mortality risk in men

Gallo Research Center issues grant to discover new medication to treat alcohol, substance abuse

CBT more effective in reducing symptoms of health anxiety

UC Irvine's 90+ Study to continue for another five years

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