Although there are recommendations for pregnant women to increase their intake of the omega-3 fatty…
Month: May 2014
Large increase in type 1, 2 diabetes among US youth, study shows
The prevalence of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes increased significantly between 2001 and…
Scores of bullying victims bringing weapons to school
An estimated 200,000 high school students who are bullied bring weapons to school, according to…
Thyroid medication has no effect on death rates in patients with subclinical hypothyroidism
Treating subclinical hypothyroidism with levothyroxine has no effect on overall mortality rates, according to research….
IV hormone infusion could treat common cause of infertility in women
Researchers have succeeded in restoring hormones essential for fertility that are commonly lost in women…
Vibrating capsule shows promising results in treating chronic constipation: Non-pharmacological therapy
An oral capsule that vibrates as it moves through the digestive tract has shown notable…
Nearly 50 percent of physicians believe diversion of ADHD stimulant medications among teens is a problem
Two recent studies examined physicians’ perceptions and knowledge of diversion of stimulant medications for Attention…
Lower verbal test score for toddlers who play non-educational games on touch screens
A recent study examined infants 0-3 years old that used touch-screen devices to determine if…
Smoking during pregnancy may raise risk for heart defects in babies
Women who smoke during pregnancy may be putting their newborns at risk for congenital heart…
Why gay, lesbian teens binge drink: Stressful experiences, such as victimization and homophobia, linked to heavy episodic drinking
Higher rates of binge drinking by lesbian and gay adolescents compared to their heterosexual peers…