Preterm infants may need to be given 800 international units of vitamin D a day…
Month: May 2013
Cyberbullying rampant among high school students: Nearly one-third of youths also report playing video/computer games for more than 3 hours a day
Step into a class of 30 high school students and look around. Five of them…
Camaraderie of sports teams may deter bullying, violence
As schools around the country look for ways to reduce violence and bullying, they may…
Study adds to evidence that cigarettes are gateway to marijuana
Teen smokers who rationalize their use of cigarettes by saying, “At least, I’m not doing…
Cancer treatment could target inflammation in CVD
Peptide receptor radionuclide therapy with radiolabeled somatostatin analogs, an established treatment for cancer patients, could…
Global highways of invasive marine species calculated
New research has mapped the most detailed forecast to date for importing potentially harmful invasive…
Childhood obesity starts at home
As parents, physicians and policymakers look for ways to curb childhood obesity, they may need…
Don’t be quick to toss your toothbrush after a sore throat
Word on the street has it you should replace your toothbrush after suffering from a…
Vitamin C may head off lung problems in babies born to pregnant smokers
Pregnant women are advised not to smoke during pregnancy because it can harm the baby’s…
Don’t txt n drive: Teens not getting msg: 43 percent of youths admit to texting while driving
Teens can get hundreds of text messages a day, but one message they aren’t getting…