Oct 15, 2008Nation's Teachers Battle Sleep ProblemsMany say lack of rest impairs lessons, study finds Stomach Bacteria Might Guard Against Certain Throat Cancer H. pylori could help prevent some esophageal adenocarcinomas, study suggests Brain Pressure More Likely to Cause Vision Loss in Men Though women have condition more often, men suffer side effects twice as much, study says Web Site on Medical Research in Kids Launched NIH-sponsored effort informs parents about safeguards in pediatric clinical trials Smoking Makes You Old Before Your Time It even affects quality of life in those who quit, Finnish study reports. Early TB Found in 9,000-Year-Old Bones Ancient strain shows disease is 3,000 years older than thought Brain Chemical Could Spur Lovesickness A monogamous rodent could shed light on romantic loss Women Smokers Prone to Dangerous Blood Vessel Condition Risk of abdominal aortic aneurysm is 8 times higher than in nonsmokers, study says Gene Variations, Secondhand Smoke Linked to Early Asthma The combination nearly tripled the risk for children under 4, study found Gene Signature for Liver Cancer Recurrence Found A 186-gene panel, discovered in normal cells surrounding the tumor, may predict cancer survival, new research contends New Technique Activates Brain Neurons to Move Paralyzed Limb Experiment with monkeys could lead to new treatments for severely injured patients U.S. Ranks 29th in Infant Mortality Rate is 50% higher than national goals, CDC says Oct 14, 2008Inactive Teens at Risk for More Behavioral ProblemsExercise reduces symptoms of depression, anxiety in adults, too, study says IBD, Liver Disease Patients Show Vitamin D Deficits Those with certain digestive illnesses should have levels monitored, study says Warfarin Underused in Atrial Fibrillation Patients Study says blood thinner not prescribed often enough, but notes it's hard to manage Death Rate 70% Lower at Top U.S. Hospitals If all centers performed as well, over 237,000 lives might have been saved, survey finds Scientists ID Virus That Infects Cancer Cells Finding may lead to new treatments to attack other tumor subtypes, study says Cancer Screenings for Medicaid Patients Miss Targets Only about half receive recommended tests for colon, breast, cervical disease, study finds A One-Man History of Cardiac Advances New Jersey man, 84, has benefited from 40 years of heart breakthroughs Vitamin B No Help for Alzheimer's Reducing homocysteine levels doesn't slow cognitive decline, study finds Too Much Sun, Too Few Antioxidants Spell Eye Trouble The combination contributes to age-related macular degeneration, study finds Heart Docs Often Fail to Order Tests Before Angioplasty Cardiac stress tests show whether a patient even needs the procedure, experts say Surfing the Web Stimulates Your Brain Internet searches keep the mind active, study finds Younger Breast Cancer Survivors Risk Disease in Other Breast Study suggests link to radiation therapy, but experts say treatments are safer today Oct 13, 2008Why Some Kids Are Bullied From the StartStudy finds early aggression, harsh parenting, economic status combine to make a victim Embryonic Heart Shows Strong Capacity to Regenerate Mouse study finds fetal cells compensated for loss of nearly half of cardiac tissue Lack of Insurance Raises Abused Babies' Death Risk Poorer access to care may play a role, experts say Early Treatment Benefits Newfound Brain Disorder Anti-NMDA-receptor encephalitis with tumor causes psychosis, memory problems, study says Circadian Rhythm Plays Role in Memory Hamsters deprived of body's sleep-wake system 'can't remember anything,' study says Vitamin D Guidelines Too Low for Cystic Fibrosis Kids Study says deficiency persists even after weekly doses up to 3 times recommended amount 1 | 2 |3 |4 |5 | |
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