Adolescent athletes who slept eight or more hours each night were 68 percent less likely…
Month: October 2012
In vitro fertilization linked to increase risk for birth defects
In vitro fertilization may significantly increase the risk of birth defects, particularly those of the…
Cyberbullying only rarely the sole factor identified in teen suicides
Cyberbullying – the use of the Internet, phones or other technologies to repeatedly harass or…
Boy in U.S. experiencing early onset of puberty
Boys in the US are experiencing the onset of puberty six months to two years…
Strong connection found between death of child and mortality of mother
A new study uncovers the strong connection between the death of a child and the…
Women more likely to die from myocardial infarction than men
Women are more likely to die from a myocardial infarction than men, according to new…
Calling an ambulance improves heart attack survival
Patients with chest pain symptoms who call an ambulance have quicker, more appropriate treatment and…
Coronary angioplasty improves cardiac arrest survival
Coronary angioplasty improves survival in all patients with out of hospital cardiac arrest, according to…
Donated human stool safely and effectively treats C. difficile infections, study suggests
A novel therapy that uses donated human stool to treat the deadly and contagious C.diff…
Optimal treatment duration for MRSA-related pneumonia re-evaluated
The U.S. national practice guideline for treating MRSA-related pneumonia is seven to 21 days. A…