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Scientists uncover how inflammation and lack of oxygen cause brain damage

Scientists have uncovered how inflammation and lack of oxygen conspire to cause brain damage in conditions such as stroke and Alzheimer's disease.

14 Mar 2014

Longer looks: The 'making of Obamacare;' unlocking an autistic son's secrets; antibiotics and the obesity epidemic

If you walk into a farm-supply store today, you're likely to find a bag of antibiotic powder that claims to boost the growth of poultry and livestock. That's because decades of agricultural research has shown that antibiotics seem to flip a switch in young animals' bodies, helping them pack on pounds. Manufacturers brag about the miraculous effects of feeding antibiotics to chicks and nursing calves. Dusty agricultural journals attest to the ways in which the drugs can act like a kind of superfood to produce cheap meat. But what if that meat is us? (Pagan Kennedy, 3/8).

14 Mar 2014

Schizophrenia patients show abnormal brain activity when imitating simple hand gestures

According to George Bernard Shaw, "Imitation is not just the sincerest form of flattery - it's the sincerest form of learning." According to psychologists, imitation is something that we all do whenever we learn a new skill, whether it is dancing or how to behave in specific social situations.

14 Mar 2014

Gov. Jan Brewer, Arizona's Medicaid expander, won't run again

The Republican governor pushed the state legislature to expand Medicaid coverage to most poor people in the state.

14 Mar 2014

$Sleep disturbance following fracture related to emotional well being, says study$

Sleep disturbance following fracture related to emotional well being, says study

Sleep disturbance is an extremely common complaint following orthopaedic trauma. In a new study presented today at the 2014 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), researchers assessed the functional status of 1,095 patients following acute fractures to the proximal humerus (shoulder), distal radius (wrist), ankle and tibial plateau (shinbone), using standard orthopaedic tests and assessments.

14 Mar 2014

Racial differences in health outcomes between blacks and whites associated with synthesize of Vitamin D

A new study investigating racial disparities in birth outcomes shows that contrary to some theories Vitamin D is unlikely to play a role in differences in preterm birth and low birth weight between African-Americans and whites.

14 Mar 2014

University of Chicago/ MBL announce first two recipients of Frank R. Lillie Research Innovation Awards

The University of Chicago and the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) today announced the first two recipients of the Frank R. Lillie Research Innovation Awards.

14 Mar 2014

Mindfulness-based meditation could lessen some symptoms of cancer in teens

Mindfulness-based meditation could lessen some symptoms associated with cancer in teens, according to the results of a clinical trial intervention led by researchers at the University of Montreal and its affiliated CHU Sainte-Justine children's hospital.

14 Mar 2014

Distinct motor activity patterns for bipolar depression and mania

Acutely ill patients with bipolar disorder show distinct differences in motor activity regulation during episodes of mania and depression, research indicates.

13 Mar 2014

First Edition: March 13, 2014

Today's headlines include details of Wednesday's Capitol Hill testimony by Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius.

13 Mar 2014

Highlights: No-bid contract decision in Calif.; Fla. hospital Medicaid settlement; navigator restrictions in Kan.

A selection of health policy stories from California, Florida, Kansas, New York, Virginia, Maryland, Wisconsin and Minnesota.

13 Mar 2014

New insights into how human brain responds to chronic pain

University of Adelaide researchers say new insights into how the human brain responds to chronic pain could eventually lead to improved treatments for patients.

13 Mar 2014

Teenagers with autism spectrum disorder are more likely to wish to be another gender

Children and teenagers with an autism spectrum disorder or those who have attention deficit and hyperactivity problems are much more likely to wish to be another gender.

13 Mar 2014

Improving self-esteem provides real health benefits in seniors, says researcher

The importance of boosting self-esteem is normally associated with the trials and tribulations of adolescence. But new research from Concordia University shows that it's even more important for older adults to maintain and improve upon those confidence levels as they enter their twilight years.

13 Mar 2014

Text-message program may be effective violence prevention tool for at-risk teen girls

Megan Ranney, M.D., M.P.H., an emergency medicine attending physician at Hasbro Children's Hospital, recently led a study that found a text-message program may be an effective violence prevention tool for at-risk teen girls. The study has been published online in the Journal of Adolescent Health.

13 Mar 2014

First Edition: March 12, 2014

Today's headlines include stories about the Obama administration's latest tallies regarding how many Americans have signed up for Obamacare coverage and the outcome of a Florida special election that was marked by health law themes.

12 Mar 2014

Highlights: Calif. insurer satisfaction; Manchin and W. Va. abortion bill; Md. mental health legislation

For the seventh consecutive year, Kaiser Permanente ranked highest in customer satisfaction for health insurance among California policyholders, according to ratings firm J.D. Power & Associates.

12 Mar 2014

Patient with autistic behavior experiences improvements in mental health after liver transplant

A patient with a rare metabolic disease that causes liver failure and autistic behavior experienced significant improvements in both her physical and mental health after receiving a liver transplant, according to a new case report published in the American Journal of Transplantation.

12 Mar 2014

Researchers examine mothers’ condition during maintenance period after child's treatment for ALL

"It's a whole new cancer world" and "I don't remember what it's like to have sleep" were the most common themes of mothers interviewed by University of Colorado Cancer Center researchers during the maintenance period after a child's treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

12 Mar 2014

Researchers find that brain cell regeneration may alleviate symptoms of Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease is the most widespread degenerative neurological disorder in the world. Over five million Americans live with it, and one in three senior citizens will die with the disease or a similar form of dementia. While memory loss is a common symptom of Alzheimer's, other behavioral manifestations - depression, loss of inhibition, delusions, agitation, anxiety, and aggression - can be even more challenging for victims and their families to live with.

12 Mar 2014

Mental Health News and Research

Latest Mental Health News and Research

Scientists uncover how inflammation and lack of oxygen cause brain damage

Longer looks: The 'making of Obamacare;' unlocking an autistic son's secrets; antibiotics and the obesity epidemic

Schizophrenia patients show abnormal brain activity when imitating simple hand gestures

Gov. Jan Brewer, Arizona's Medicaid expander, won't run again

Sleep disturbance following fracture related to emotional well being, says study

Racial differences in health outcomes between blacks and whites associated with synthesize of Vitamin D

University of Chicago/ MBL announce first two recipients of Frank R. Lillie Research Innovation Awards

Mindfulness-based meditation could lessen some symptoms of cancer in teens

Distinct motor activity patterns for bipolar depression and mania

First Edition: March 13, 2014

Highlights: No-bid contract decision in Calif.; Fla. hospital Medicaid settlement; navigator restrictions in Kan.

New insights into how human brain responds to chronic pain

Teenagers with autism spectrum disorder are more likely to wish to be another gender

Improving self-esteem provides real health benefits in seniors, says researcher

Text-message program may be effective violence prevention tool for at-risk teen girls

First Edition: March 12, 2014

Highlights: Calif. insurer satisfaction; Manchin and W. Va. abortion bill; Md. mental health legislation

Patient with autistic behavior experiences improvements in mental health after liver transplant

Researchers examine mothers’ condition during maintenance period after child's treatment for ALL

Researchers find that brain cell regeneration may alleviate symptoms of Alzheimer's disease

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