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Tinnitus May Drive Some to the Brink of Suicide

Ven, 03/05/2019 - 01:02

Even though there are currently no treatments to get rid of tinnitus, or “ringing in the ears,” seeing a specialist may help decrease the distress and diminish the risk of suicide attempts.

Categorie: Agenzie

Teens Uniquely Vulnerable to Marijuana's Effects

Ven, 03/05/2019 - 00:47

Remember being told to "just say no" to marijuana and other drugs? Researchers now say "just not yet" to teens considering marijuana, as the drug may affect brain growth.

Categorie: Agenzie

The Scoop on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Ven, 03/05/2019 - 00:04

More than 1 million Americans have myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). Learn about the symptoms of this serious disease.

Categorie: Agenzie

A Closer Look at Naturally Derived Drugs

Gio, 02/05/2019 - 23:37

The director of the FDA’s Office of Pharmaceutical Quality talks about drugs that come from natural sources, how they’re classified, and how their quality is controlled.

Categorie: Agenzie

A Simple Fix for Nearsightedness

Gio, 02/05/2019 - 22:56

What's the best thing parents can tell their children to help prevent myopia, or nearsightedness? "Go outside and play,” a researcher says.

Categorie: Agenzie

Diet Sodas May Not Help Kids Cut Calories

Gio, 02/05/2019 - 22:51

On any given day, one in five American youngsters don't drink any water at all, the Penn State researchers found.

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The Very Real Risk of Using Baby Walkers

Gio, 02/05/2019 - 21:42

A recent study says about 2,000 babies visit emergency rooms each year with walker-related injuries; an injury research expert warns about their dangers.

Categorie: Agenzie

Red Tape May Delay Cancer Patients' Radiation

Gio, 02/05/2019 - 20:53

The delays cause added stress and anxiety for patients, and research has linked each week of delay in starting cancer therapy with a 1.2% to 3.2% increased risk of death, according to American Society for Radiation Oncology.

Categorie: Agenzie

Most Americans Hit Hard by Medical Bills

Gio, 02/05/2019 - 19:47

Compared with those 65 and older, adults aged 18 to 64 were more likely to say they had difficulty paying medical bills, worried about paying bills and delayed or went without care.

Categorie: Agenzie

Buzzing That Boy Heard Was a Tick on His Eardrum

Gio, 02/05/2019 - 18:48

Doctors say it’s not unusual to find roaches, flies, or ticks in people’s ears.

Categorie: Agenzie

Cruise Ship Quarantined in St. Lucia For Measles

Gio, 02/05/2019 - 16:53

St. Lucia Coast Guard Sgt. Victor Theodore told NBC News that its name is "Freewinds." That's the name of a cruise ship owned and operated by the Church of Scientology, according to NBC News.

Categorie: Agenzie

Study: Teen, Young Adult Overdose Attempts Soar

Mer, 01/05/2019 - 23:29

Self-poisoning, which includes drug overdoses – both prescription and over-the-counter- is the most common method in suicide attempts and third-most common method of suicide in teens, the researchers said.

Categorie: Agenzie

'Social' Hormone-Based Therapy May Aid in Autism

Mer, 01/05/2019 - 23:17

Two new studies focused on vasopressin, a hormone that has been implicated in the brain's ability to manage social behavior.

Categorie: Agenzie

'Microbiome' May Be Key to Autism Symptoms

Mer, 01/05/2019 - 22:35

The gut-brain axis is a link that's getting more attention, said the study’s lead author, Ruth Ann Luna, an assistant professor at Baylor College of Medicine.

Categorie: Agenzie

1st Gene Linked to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Mer, 01/05/2019 - 22:10

Through genetics, scientists are starting to understand polycystic ovary syndrome and may have specific therapies in the not-so-distant future.

Categorie: Agenzie

Alzheimer’s Diagnosis Breakthrough Hopeful, Expensive

Mer, 01/05/2019 - 21:38

A new study of more than 11,000 patients published in The Journal of the American Medical Association in April finds for the first time that technology can detect biological evidence of brain changes clearly linked to Alzheimer’s.

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Same Moisturizer Costs More for Women Than For Men

Mer, 01/05/2019 - 19:28

The study looked at labels like sun protection or anti-aging properties, for sensitive skin, or hypoallergenic, and the only difference between women's amd men's versions was price.

Categorie: Agenzie

Young Adults Flocking to Energy Drinks

Mer, 01/05/2019 - 02:34

Mixing energy drinks with alcohol is growing in popularity among young adults and can lead to overdrinking and related threats such as impaired driving, the report noted.

Categorie: Agenzie

More Evidence Backs CBD For Kids' Rare Epilepsy

Mer, 01/05/2019 - 02:23

CBD products are derived from marijuana, but do not include THC, the active agent in pot that causes a "high."

Categorie: Agenzie

1 Radiation Dose Enough For Some Prostate Cancers

Mer, 01/05/2019 - 02:06

High-dose radiation could be more convenient for low-risk patients, and less time-consuming and costly for the medical system.

Categorie: Agenzie