Archive for September, 2007

Cardiac Effects of ADHD Meds Studied

Thursday, September 20th, 2007
A new study will examine the potential for serious cardiac complications in children who take prescription medications for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). William O. Cooper, M.D., M.P.H., associate professor of ...
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Kids Manage Cancer Well

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007
Amazing, children receiving treatment for cancer are typically emotionally well-adjusted and no more depressed or anxious than other children their age. In studies of depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress and quality of life, researchers from St. Jude ...
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Mood and Behavior of Teen Moms Increase Infant Stress

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007
A new study suggests young mothers with a history of maternal depression and an overbearing style of parenting may be increasing the stress of their infants. Teenage pregnancy is widely recognized ...
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Novel Method Relieves Workplace Stress

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007
A new study finds alternative therapy in the form of aromatherapy massages accompanied by music, is an effective way to alleviate stress and anxiety among Emergency Room nurses. In the UK ...
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ADHD Meds May Improve Academics

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007
A long-term study suggests prescription stimulants for children with attention deficit disorder (ADHD) is associated with improved long-term academic success. The finding is the product of a prospective investigation that followed children ...
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Ethnic Confusion on Alzheimer’s

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007
A surprise finding from a recent national survey is that Alzheimer's disease is still a mystery to people of different races. Moreover, a large percentage of people across the board are ...
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Genetic Link to Parkinson’s

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007
A new study suggests people with a certain gene mutation are more likely to get Parkinson's disease before the age of 50 compared to those without the gene abnormality The finding ...
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Depression Influences Retirement

Tuesday, September 18th, 2007
A provocative study suggests middle-aged men and women are more likely to retire early from their jobs if they are depressed. Middle-aged men who suffer with symptoms of depression are more likely to ...
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Use Television for Health Education

Tuesday, September 18th, 2007
While watching television is suggested as one element in the escalation of childhood obesity, new research discovers that some TV may be good for you. A new study by researchers at ...
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Prescription Drug Spam Prevalent

Tuesday, September 18th, 2007
A third of all spam emails advertise health products such as prescription drugs and natural health products, new research has found. The researchers discovered that it was also easy to purchase ...
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