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Witnessing school violence linked to later risk of psycho-social and academic impairment

Students who witness violence in school at age 13 are at later risk of psycho-social and academic impairment at age 15, according to a new longitudinal study by researchers at Université de Montréal with colleagues in Belgium and France.

17 Sep 2018

Many parents blame electronics for sleep problems among teens

It's no secret that many teenagers stay up late to scroll through social media or catch up with friends on phones.

17 Sep 2018

Common household cleaners could make children overweight by changing gut microbiota

Commonly used household cleaners could be making children overweight by altering their gut microbiota, suggests a Canadian study published in CMAJ.

17 Sep 2018

Research examines taste and odor preferences in patients after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass

Following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, a type of bariatric surgery, many patients exhibit a reduction in taste preference for sweet and fatty foods, although this effect may only be temporary, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York.

17 Sep 2018

Easy and rapid test for viral infections can cut antibiotic use, hospitalizations

A quick and easy test for viral infections can reduce unnecessary antibiotic use and hospital admissions, according to new research presented to the European Respiratory Society International Congress today.

17 Sep 2018

Daily low-dose aspirin does not prolong healthy life in older people, study finds

In a large clinical trial to determine the risks and benefits of daily low-dose aspirin in healthy older adults without previous cardiovascular events, aspirin did not prolong healthy, independent living (life free of dementia or persistent physical disability).

17 Sep 2018

Paracetamol use in infancy may increase risk of developing asthma by the age of 18

Children who take paracetamol during their first two years of life may be at a higher risk of developing asthma by the age of 18, especially if they have a particular genetic makeup, according to new research presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress today.

17 Sep 2018

Study uses California hospital data to examine trends in law enforcement-inflicted injuries

An analysis of hospital visits in California shows trends in injuries inflicted by law enforcement officers in the line of duty and how those injuries were associated with the race and ethnicity of individuals they encountered.

17 Sep 2018

Adding PET scans to CT imaging can change treatment for women with cervical cancer

An Ontario clinical study that shows adding PET imaging to conventional CT imaging to stage locally advanced cervix cancer can change treatment means newly diagnosed women in this province may also receive PET imaging.

17 Sep 2018

Solution-focused communication by nurses improves control of liquid intake during hemodialysis

The research was conducted over a period of six months with a group of 36 patients in the Hemodialysis Unit of the General University Hospital of Alicante and three nurses who had received training in solution-focused communication.

17 Sep 2018

Many children with special healthcare needs do not have access to 'PCMH-concordant' care

The "patient-centered medical home" approach is an important tool for providing coordinated care for the millions of American children with special healthcare needs.

17 Sep 2018

Children with asthma found to be disadvantaged in education and future occupation

People who suffer with persistent asthma from a young age are more likely to leave school at 16 years old and those who make it to university are more likely to drop out early, according to new research presented today (Sunday) at the European Respiratory Society International Congress.

17 Sep 2018

Cord blood of babies provides clue to respiratory diseases

New research has found children born in the last three months of the year in Melbourne may have a greater risk of developing respiratory diseases such as asthma.

17 Sep 2018

Study: Social class determines how the unemployed describe food insecurity

"Cherry Blossom," a 39-year-old woman worked as a hotel breakfast bar hostess around the start of the "Great Recession." She lost her job, and three years later she was being interviewed to assess her struggles with her unemployment. She talked about her empty refrigerator.

17 Sep 2018

FDA-approved 'safe' daily BPA exposure may contribute to insulin resistance

In a first study of its kind study, researchers have found that a common chemical consumers are exposed to several times a day may be altering insulin release.

17 Sep 2018

BPA-free plastic not safe either finds study

We look for labels stating plastics are “BPA-free” to reassure ourselves that the product is safe to eat or drink out of. A new study has shown that BPA-free options are not safe either.

16 Sep 2018

The use of aspirin in elderly now questioned

A large study led by Australian researchers has found that taking Aspirin tablets regularly to does not really prolong life or reduce the risk of a first heart attack or stroke.

16 Sep 2018

Study shows cost-effectiveness of financial incentive program to control cholesterol

A program that offered financial incentives to both patients and their physicians to control low-density lipoproteins cholesterol could be a cost-effective intervention for patients at high risk of cardiovascular disease, according to new research led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

14 Sep 2018

Short-term psychotherapy improves mental health of women caring for children with chronic conditions

Brief cognitive behavioral therapy significantly improved the mental health of women overwhelmed by caring for children with severe chronic health conditions, researchers at the University of Louisville have found.

14 Sep 2018

Investigators pinpoint exact stage of retinoblastoma development in children

Investigators at Children's Hospital Los Angeles have been able to pinpoint the exact stage of development of the human retina, when cells can grow out of control and form cancer-like masses.

14 Sep 2018

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Witnessing school violence linked to later risk of psycho-social and academic impairment

Many parents blame electronics for sleep problems among teens

Common household cleaners could make children overweight by changing gut microbiota

Research examines taste and odor preferences in patients after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass

Easy and rapid test for viral infections can cut antibiotic use, hospitalizations

Daily low-dose aspirin does not prolong healthy life in older people, study finds

Paracetamol use in infancy may increase risk of developing asthma by the age of 18

Study uses California hospital data to examine trends in law enforcement-inflicted injuries

Adding PET scans to CT imaging can change treatment for women with cervical cancer

Solution-focused communication by nurses improves control of liquid intake during hemodialysis

Many children with special healthcare needs do not have access to 'PCMH-concordant' care

Children with asthma found to be disadvantaged in education and future occupation

Cord blood of babies provides clue to respiratory diseases

Study: Social class determines how the unemployed describe food insecurity

FDA-approved 'safe' daily BPA exposure may contribute to insulin resistance

BPA-free plastic not safe either finds study

The use of aspirin in elderly now questioned

Study shows cost-effectiveness of financial incentive program to control cholesterol

Short-term psychotherapy improves mental health of women caring for children with chronic conditions

Investigators pinpoint exact stage of retinoblastoma development in children

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