Rich Kids and Drugs: Addiction May Hit Wealthy Students Hardest By Cari Nierenberg published 1 June 17 Kids in wealthy areas may be more vulnerable to addiction, a new study finds.
Preeclampsia: Signs, Symptoms & Treatment By Cari Nierenberg published 1 June 17 Preeclampsia is a serious complication that can develop during pregnancy. It is characterized by high blood pressure and high levels of protein in urine.
Dads' Brains React Differently to Sons and Daughters By Cari Nierenberg published 26 May 17 Dads with daughters interact differently with their kids than fathers with sons, a new study suggests.
Sweet Therapy: Chocolate May Help Prevent Irregular Heartbeat By Cari Nierenberg published 23 May 17 Eating a few ounces of chocolate a week may be a sweet way to lower your risk of atrial fibrillation, a new study finds.
Sleeping for Two: Sleep Changes During Pregnancy By Cari Nierenberg published 18 May 17 The physical discomforts of pregnancy as well as the emotional stress of this major life change can cause sleep problems and keep a mother-to-be awake at night.
Taking ADHD Medications May Help Reduce Car Accidents By Cari Nierenberg published 10 May 17 Adults with ADHD may be safer behind the wheel if they've taken their meds, a new study finds.
Brad Pitt Goes Sober: Why It's So Tough to Quit Alcohol By Cari Nierenberg published 9 May 17 Only a small fraction of people with an alcohol use disorder manage to stop drinking. Here's a look at what happens in the brain.
Can the Pain Medication Ketamine Also Relieve Depression? By Cari Nierenberg published 4 May 17 In a novel study, researchers looked at symptoms of depression reported by people who had been given ketamine as a treatment for chronic pain.
Some Common Antibiotics May Slightly Increase Risk of Miscarriage By Cari Nierenberg published 1 May 17 Taking certain types of antibiotics during early pregnancy may be linked with an increased risk of miscarriage, a new study suggests.
Are Cholesterol, Saturated Fat Less Important to Heart Disease? By Cari Nierenberg published 28 April 17 Blame chronic inflammation (rather than cholesterol) for heart disease, a new editorial says. But the stance is controversial -- here's why.
Sexual Orientation: Patients More Open Than Docs Expect By Cari Nierenberg published 25 April 17 Only about 10 percent of patients reported they would be offended by or refuse to answer a question from a doctor about their sexual orientation, a new study showed.
Heavy Drinkers May Not Handle Alcohol As Well As They Think By Cari Nierenberg published 21 April 17 Heavy social drinkers may think they have a high "tolerance" for alcohol, but a new study shows otherwise.
Police-Related Injuries Send 50,000 People to ER Yearly By Cari Nierenberg published 19 April 17 The number of hospital emergency room visits for law-enforcement-related injuries was stable between 2006 and 2012.
People with Mental Illness Struggle with Health Disparities By Cari Nierenberg published 17 April 17 People with mental health conditions still find it difficult to get the health care services they need.
Touch Screens May Be Ruining Toddlers' Sleep By Cari Nierenberg published 13 April 17 This is the first study to look at the link between toddlers' touch-screen use and sleep, the researchers said.
Trans Fat Ban Tied to Fewer Heart Attacks and Strokes By Cari Nierenberg published 12 April 17 Three years after the trans fat ban went into effect, hospital admissions for heart attacks and strokes started dropping.
These 5 'Life Skills' Are Tied to Health Benefits By Cari Nierenberg published 10 April 17 Older adults with these five personality traits are in better health.
Men's Looks Matter More Than Women Admit, Study Shows By Cari Nierenberg published 7 April 17 The new study attempted to put the looks-versus-personality decision to the test in women.
Celiac Disease and Anorexia May Be Linked in Women By Cari Nierenberg published 3 April 17 A new study suggests that celiac disease has more than just a few symptoms in common with anorexia nervosa.
Laziness Is Contagious, Scientists Find By Cari Nierenberg published 30 March 17 Prudence, impatience and laziness are personality traits that were thought to be pretty set once you reached adulthood. But a new study suggests otherwise.
Can People Allergic to Nuts Still Eat Some Types? By Cari Nierenberg published 27 March 17 Some nuts may be OK for those with allergies, a new study says.
Is 90 the New 80? Most 90-Somethings Feel Healthy By Cari Nierenberg published 20 March 17 A new analysis finds that many Americans who reach age 90 and beyond say they are in good health.
Unhealthy Trend: Fewer Americans Are Trying to Lose Weight By Cari Nierenberg published 7 March 17 The percentage of Americans who are attempting to shed their excess pounds is dropping.
Migraine-Fighting Arm Patch Shows Small Effect By Cari Nierenberg published 1 March 17 A device that is worn like a patch around the upper arm and stimulates the nerves could relieve migraines.
