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| | After Scotland put new laws in place, even nonsmoking pregnant women benefited, study found | TUESDAY, March 6 A smoking ban in Scotland is associated with decreases in preterm deliveries and underweight babies, a new study finds. The nationwide ban on smoking in public places took effect in March 2006. The researchers analyzed data on preterm delivery and s... » Read the full article |
| | Those with mental health issues more likely to be prescribed highly addictive meds, research shows | TUESDAY, March 6 Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans who have psychiatric disorders, especially post-traumatic stress disorder, are more likely than mentally healthy vets to use prescription narcotic painkillers, a new study finds. Use of these opioid pain medications,... » Read the full article |
| | Small study finds those with temporal lobe disorder can be seizure-free afterward | TUESDAY, March 6 Uncontrollable temporal lobe epilepsy affected almost every major aspect of John Keener's life. Despite trying medication after medication, Keener had to give up driving after he had a serious accident while having a seizure. Because he couldn't driv... » Read the full article |
| | C. difficile infections and death rates at 'historic highs,' experts say | TUESDAY, March 6 The dangerous bacteria Clostridium difficile spreads not only in hospitals but also in other health-care settings, causing infections and death rates to hit "historic highs," U.S. health officials reported Tuesday. "C. difficile is a de... » Read the full article |
| | Most get both MRI and CT imaging, adding to rising medical costs | TUESDAY, March 6 Most stroke patients undergo both CT and MRI brain scans, an unnecessary duplication that contributes to the rising costs of stroke care in the United States, a new study indicates. University of Michigan researchers analyzed data from more than 600,... » Read the full article |
| | Can't trade in stilettos for sensible shoes? You can still protect your feet | TUESDAY, March 6 High heels and other snug-fitting or pointed shoes are a leading cause of ingrown toenails, according to podiatrists. By putting constant pressure on the toes, the big toenails can grow into the skin and cause an infection... » Read the full article |
| | But it's not clear what this means for humans, researchers say | TUESDAY, March 6 New research offers potential insight into the connection between cancer, obesity and longevity in humans by showing that genetically modified mice live longer, skinnier and almost cancer-free lives. There are quite a few differences between mice and... » Read the full article |
| | Effect on immune system might increase the risk of health problems, researchers say | TUESDAY, March 6 When faced with stressful situations, older adults who sleep poorly showed increased levels of a marker associated with inflammation, a new study finds. The marker, called interleukin-6 (IL-6), has been linked to a variety of health issues, such as c... » Read the full article |
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