Regular Exercise May Prevent Brain Damage Caused by Alzheimer's Disease
Exercising regularly is linked to preventing brain damage that is connected to neurodegenerative disease, such as Alzheimer's disease.
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Siblings of Autistic Children at a Higher Risk than Previously Estimated
Recent research has found that the risk of a sibling of an autistic child developing the disorder is much higher than previously estimated.
FDA Approves Trial for New Schizophrenia Treatment Add-on
The application approved for testing is for a treatment known as NW-3509, an "add-on therapy" for schizophrenia.
Behavioral Activation Therapy Helps Treat Chronic Depression
Adding behavioral activation therapy to medication improves social function in individuals suffering from major depressive disorder.
The Days of Finger-pricking May Be Over, Thanks to an iPhone Add-on
Diabetics rejoice! Thanks to a new add-on device for smartphones, the days of finger-pricking for glucose readings may soon be over.
Cognitive Ability Decreases in Elderly with Low Ejection Fraction
A substantial link can be found in elderly patients suffering from heart failure between memory function and left ventricular ejection fraction.
Brains of Tanning Bed Users Similar to Brains of Addicts
According to recent research, the brains of people who frequent tanning beds behave very similarly to the brains of alcoholics and drug addicts.
Newly Identified Protein May Aid Treatment of Obesity, Diabetes
According to a York University study, a recently-identified protein may help keep appetite and blood sugar down.
Black Sesame Meal Lowers Blood Pressure in Pre-hypertensive Patients
Dietary black sesame meal may have the ability to prevent hypertension in pre-hypertensive individuals, thus lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Belief in Benevolent God Reduces Anxiety in Patients
Mental health professionals should incorporate the spiritual beliefs of a patient into his or her treatments.
Siblings of Patients Hospitalized for VTE Suffer Increased Risk of Disorder
Siblings of patients hospitalized for VTE have an increased chance of suffering from the same ailment in comparison to individuals with healthy siblings.
New Health Action Apps Available Through iPad and iPhone, Catered to Several Chronic Conditions
Gaiam has announced its introduction of several new health action plans for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch for Fibromyalgia.
15-minute Test Can Accurately Identify Childhood Developmental Delays
A recent study supports the accuracy of developmental screening tests that can be administered by family physicians.
Study May Reduce Administration of Antibiotics in Critically Ill Patients
By measuring the levels of a natural body chemical, doctors can decrease the length of time an antibiotic is used.
Extended Periods of Estrogen Deprivation Increases Risk of Stroke
Estrogen deprivation for a long time radically diminishes the number of brain receptors for the hormone, along with its capability to prevent strokes.
Study Links High Blood Pressure to Cognitive Problems
High blood pressure negatively affects cognitive competency, along with diabetes, obesity, and smoking.
Music Therapy Helpful for Depressed and Anxious Patients
Music therapy sessions may be more useful than standard counseling for individuals suffering from depression and anxiety.
Man Robs Bank for $1 to Access Health Care
Is the United States health care system compelling those unable to obtain medical assistance to turn to loopholes in order to exploit the system?