Health
Mindfulness may ease menopausal symptoms
ROCHESTER, Minn. -- Mindfulness may be associated with fewer menopausal symptoms for women, according to a Mayo Clinic study recently...
Study finds dangerous increases in patients mixing opioids, benzodiazepines or Z-drugs
The number of Americans taking a dangerous combination of opioids along with drugs commonly prescribed for pain, insomnia and anxiety...
Higher suicide rates evident among youth certain groups of Medicaid enrollees
Findings of a new study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine will enable more targeted screening and prevention efforts...
Financial stress linked to heart disease risk among African Americans
In a longitudinal study, researchers find connections between worrying about finances and development of heart disease Boston, MA -- Coronary...
BU: US youth suicides more prevalent in states with higher gun ownership
On average, three youths between 10 and 19 years old die by firearm-related suicide every day (Boston)--A new study led...
Immune cell clues offer hope to hypertension patients, study suggests
Scientists have pinpointed cells in the immune system that could be key to tackling high blood pressure. The findings also...
Only 13 percent of outpatient antibiotic prescriptions considered appropriate
Study demonstrates the scale of inappropriate antibiotic prescribing in the US CHICAGO --- A new Northwestern Medicine study found only 13...
Democratic governors have bold ideas to transform health care: Harvard researchers
A new analysis published in the American Journal of Public Health finds competing visions for health reform among newly elected...
Unintended side effects: antibiotic disruption of the gut microbiome dysregulates skeletal health
The healthy gut microbiome contributes to skeletal health, and disruption of this system with antibiotics leads to a pro-inflammatory immune...
CHOP surgeons find opioids often overprescribed for elbow fractures in children
Patients only took less than 5 percent of prescribed amount, and one in five did not take any opioid medication...
New study shows smoking accelerates aging
Artificial intelligence provides insights into how deep-learned biochemistry clocks effectively determine biological age of smokers and predict smoking statusCredit: Insilico...
Less than half of US youth discuss sensitive topics with their doctors
Study shows that modifications to healthcare delivery practices may improve youth-provider discussions Fewer than half of young people in the...
Trends over time in antibiotic prescribing by dermatologists
Bottom Line: This study looked at trends over time in oral antibiotic prescribing by dermatologists using commercial insurance claims data...
Combatting brain infections in special issue of Viral Immunology
Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, January 16, 2019--A special issue of Viral Immunology, a peer-reviewed journal...
First international consensus on fibromuscular dysplasia
The "First international consensus on the diagnosis and management of fibromuscular dysplasia" (FMD) has been published online first today in...
How bad will my postpartum depression be in 12 months?
'Game-changing' study uses four factors to accurately predict severity, longevity of postpartum depression CHICAGO --- A new Northwestern Medicine study...
Fighting perinatal mood and anxiety disorders on multiple levels
Credit: Children's National Health System Over the past several decades, it's become increasingly recognized that perinatal mood and anxiety disorders...
The story of a successful surgical revolution
New book explores the innovative social entrepreneurship model in the treatment of bone TraumaCredit: Springer Nature In the late 1950s,...
New AI can detect urinary tract infections
New AI developed at the University of Surrey could identify and help reduce one of the top causes of hospitalisation...
Did quality of care, outcomes improve for hospitalized heart attack patients in states that expanded Medicaid?
Bottom Line: Lack of insurance is associated with worse care and outcomes among adults hospitalized for a heart attack. It...
