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Antidepressants in pregnancy increase risk of miscarriage
A new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal found a 68 percent increase in the overall risk of miscarriage in pregnant women using antidepressants. Antidepressants are widely used in pregnancy and up to 3.7 percent of women use them at some point during the first trimester.
Children who eat vended snack foods face chronic health problems, poor diet
Vended foods and beverages may be linked to obesity, diabetes and coronary artery disease, U-M study finds ...One-Third Of African-Americans With Chronic Kidney Disease May Benefit From Lower Blood Pressure Goals
by Jim Fessenden - WORCESTER, Mass. — African-Americans suffering from chronic kidney disease (CKD) who show evidence of protein in their urine may benefit from a lower blood pressure standard, according to a study by the African-American Study of Kidney Disease and Hypertension (AASK), a consortium of 22 medical centers in the United Sates including clinical scientists at the University of Massachusetts Medical School and UMass Memorial Medical Center. ...Researchers uncover secret of pregnancy problems in older women
Scientists are a step closer to understanding why older women are more likely to produce abnormal eggs, increasing the risk of infertility, miscarriage and birth defects such as Down's Syndrome. ...Ancient Chinese Herbal Recipe Eases Side Effects of Chemotherapy
New Haven, Conn. — A combination of Chinese herbs in use for more than 1,800 years reduced the gastrointestinal side effects of chemotherapy in mice, while actually enhancing the effects of the cancer treatment, Yale University researchers report.Blood Pressure-Lowering Diet May Also Reduce Risk of Heart Disease, Especially in African Americans
Johns Hopkins study suggests long-term benefits to eating fruits, veggies, foods low in saturated fatMeasurement of bone density: indication of a benefit in postmenopausal women, also in those without pre-existing fractures
Osteodensitometry helps identify persons who may benefit from therapy / However, the benefit of bone density monitoring during therapy is unclearBrain Exercises May Slow Cognitive Decline Initially, But Speed Up Dementia Later
ST. PAUL, Minn. – New research shows that mentally stimulating activities such as crossword puzzles, reading and listening to the radio may, at first, slow the decline of thinking skills but speed up dementia later in old age.21st-Century Drug Discovery Tools to Fight Cancer, Blindness to be Discussed at UB Symposium
Powerful computational and high-throughput methods will transform drug developmentJournal of Infectious Diseases special issue reveals significant rotavirus burden among African children
Greater prevalence than previously recorded underscores urgency to increase access to rotavirus vaccines in low-resource settingsYale Study Shows Zinc Salts Offer Rapid Relief from Gastric Reflux
New Haven, Conn. — In a study that could revolutionize how millions of people are treated for painful gastric acid-related diseases, a team led by Yale School of Medicine researchers has shown that zinc salts offer rapid, prolonged suppression of gastric acid secretion.Study Finds an Increased Risk of Death in Men with Insomnia and a Short Sleep Duration
DARIEN, IL – A study in the Sept. 1 issue of the journal SLEEP found an elevated risk of death in men with a complaint of chronic insomnia and an objectively measured short sleep duration. The results suggest that public health policy should emphasize the diagnosis and appropriate treatment of chronic insomnia.First clinical trials successfully completed on potent new Hepatitis C drug
The first clinical trials on a new investigational drug being developed to treat infections caused by Hepatitis C virus have been successfully completed.High Levels of Teflon Chemical in Maternal Blood Are Not Associated With Increased Risk of Birth Defects or Pregnancy Complications, Penn Study of Ohio Drinking Water Finds
PHILADELPHIA – A study conducted by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and colleagues, and published in Reproductive Toxicology, found that maternal exposure to C8, a chemical used in the manufacture of non-stick surfaces, was not associated with an increased risk of birth defects and pregnancy complications. These findings are based on an examination of the vital records of babies and mothers residing in Little Hocking, Ohio, who were exposed to significant amounts of C8 through residential drinking water.Bionic Ear Show comes to Croydon
In July Gilbert Scott Primary school together with several other schools in Croydon will be playing host to the innovative 2010 Bionic Ear Roadshow, from national charity Deafness Research UK. Sponsored by BUPA, the show aims to use an hour’s performance featuring the world’s largest ear, to teach pupils about how important and delicate their hearing is and to remind them of the risks they face to their hearing from loud music.New Data Will Help Predict Vision Loss in Glaucoma
September's Ophthalmology Includes Rotterdam Study FindingsUIC to Study Whether Botanicals Can Ease Menopause
Can botanical dietary supplements such as black cohosh, licorice and hops help alleviate menopausal symptoms in women? Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy have received a $7.4 million five-year federally funded grant to find out.Low grades in adolescence linked to dopamine genes
Florida State criminologist leads analysis of genetics' impact on academic successOver 50? You Probably Prefer Negative Stories About Young People
COLUMBUS, Ohio – When given a choice, older people prefer to read negative news, rather than positive news, about young adults, a new study suggests.When it comes to the immune system, we're all more alike than previously thought, study finds
Finding may lead to new ways to detect, diagnose, and treat cancer and other diseasesBacterial Charity Work Thwarts Medical Treatments
Research reveals that bacterial altruism makes populations stronger than individualsLower Blood Pressure May Preserve Kidney Function in Some Patients
African Americans with chronic kidney disease appear to benefit from aggressive treatment for hypertensionMIT researcher finds that social networks influence health behaviors
Study shows people with dense social networks are more likely to acquire new health practicesNew England Journal of Medicine Study Shows New Molecular TB Test Could Offer Rapid and Effective Diagnosis in Developing Countries
Fast, accurate and easy-to-use TB test could revolutionize diagnosis of a disease that kills nearly two million people annually.Hidden damage to sperm
Sperm quality among Western men is poor - especially in Norway and Denmark. It is disturbing that one in five Norwegian men has a sperm quality close to the limit which the World Health Organisation associates with reduced fertility.Yale Develops New Animal Model for Hemophilia A
New Haven, Conn. — Researchers at Yale School of Medicine have developed a new animal model for studying hemophilia A, with the goal of eventually treating people with the disorder. Hemophilia A, a hereditary defect that prevents blood from clotting normally, is caused by a variety of mutations in the factor VIII gene.Stress Management with Chilean Miners Is a Tricky, But Not Impossible, Business
Psychologist suggests ways to mitigate the emotional difficulties they faceUltimate Diabetes Survivors, the Joslin 50-Year Medalists, Give Clues to Cures
Joslin scientists nail down proof that some people with type 1 diabetes of extreme duration retain active insulin-producing cellsHindering Plaque's Formation is Goal of Oral Biology Researcher
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Human oral microbial biofilm is the plaque that dentists warn us about, and is composed of numerous genetically distinct types of bacteria that live on host surfaces. These biofilms are essential for oral bacteria to adapt and thrive and can cause oral infections.Mothers matter!
High social status and maternal support play an important role in the mating success of male bonobosFlorida’s population grows again after first decline since mid-1940s
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — After declining for the first time since the end of World War II, Florida’s population grew once again last year, a hopeful yet tentative sign that the worst of the recession may have passed, according to the latest preliminary population estimates from the University of Florida.Half of Brits got sunburnt this year and many would do it again
A NEW survey released today (Wednesday 1 September) reveals almost half of Brits (46 per cent) got sunburnt this year. Of those who got burnt, a third (32 per cent) admitted their motivation was to get a tan. And half of those who burnt whilst trying to get a tan would risk burning again next year.Risk of marijuana's 'gateway effect' overblown, new UNH research shows
DURHAM, N.H. – New research from the University of New Hampshire shows that the "gateway effect" of marijuana – that teenagers who use marijuana are more likely to move on to harder illicit drugs as young adults – is overblown.UC HEALTH LINE: Surgery Can Offer Help to TMJ Sufferers
CINCINNATI—For those with TMJ problems, jaw pain, headaches and earaches can be a daily fact of life.- Hospital for Special Surgery is Once Again the Only New York Hospital with Surgical Site Infection Rate Significantly Lower than State Average for Hip Replacement
- Surgery to repair torn shoulder muscles in the elderly can reduce pain and improve function
- Surgeons impact whether a woman gets breast reconstruction, U-M study finds
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