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| | Imaging tests more likely to come back negative, suggesting they were unnecessary, researchers say | WEDNESDAY, Nov. 30 Patients are much more likely to undergo unnecessary medical imaging exams if the tests are ordered by doctors with a financial interest in the imaging equipment, according to a new study. In order to scrutinize this self-referred imaging, resear... » Read the full article |
| | Babies slept more soundly when they had their shots after 1:30 p.m., researchers say | WEDNESDAY, Nov. 30 As many parents can attest, a rough night may follow when their baby has been to the doctor for their first shots, due to increased fussiness or fever from the immunizations. But a new study suggests that the time of day that the shots are given may make a ... » Read the full article |
| | Older fish eaters have larger brain volume, less risk for the disease, study finds | WEDNESDAY, Nov. 30 Eating baked or broiled fish as little as once a week may boost brain health and lower the risk for mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease, new brain scan research suggests. The study authors found that eating baked and broiled fish -- b... » Read the full article |
| | Cellphone talk, texting, even applying makeup: Most know it's dangerous, but many do it anyway | WEDNESDAY, Nov. 30 Whether it's talking on cellphones, fiddling with food and drink or doing some last-minute grooming, a large majority of adult drivers in the United States admit to being dangerously distracted while behind the wheel, a new poll shows. According to... » Read the full article |
| | But most in small study returned to normal within a month | WEDNESDAY, Nov. 30 New research shows how a concussion can cause damage in a young athlete's brain that may last longer than thought. In a preliminary study of 12 children with sports-related concussions, the majority experienced immediate decreased blood flow to the... » Read the full article |
| | High blood sugar is a hallmark of diabetes | WEDNESDAY, Nov. 30 There may be a link between high blood sugar levels and an increased risk of colorectal cancer in older women, a new study finds. Researchers analyzed 12 years of data collected from 5,000 postmenopausal women in the U.S... » Read the full article |
| | Suggestions to ease the transition | It's common for children to feel jealous of a new sibling, including acting out and misbehaving. The Nemours Foundation offers these suggestions for easing your child's transition to being an older sibling: Let your child help choose items for the ne... » Read the full article |
| | Not enough data to tell which device is best, researchers say | TUESDAY, Nov. 29 No matter the material, all types of hip replacement devices appear to work the same, a new analysis finds. Specifically, the newer, metal-on-metal implants seem to be no more effective than older implants and may sometimes even be more problematic, ... » Read the full article |
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