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• Baby boys at higher risk of death, disability in preterm births
• Where someone drowns determines their chance of survival
• New studies may explain fractures in some who take osteoporosis drugs
• State child restraint laws leave many unprotected
• Antibiotic resistance an international issue; could be addressed with education
• Study examines link in college women's use of substances, condoms
• Lack of sleep in teens linked to higher risk of illness
• Early stages breast cancer could soon be diagnosed from blood samples
• Physician argues for mandatory flu shots for health care workers
• Protein-rich breakfast helps curb appetite throughout the morning
• One in seven students has dabbled in 'smart' drugs
• Surgeons often profoundly affected by surgical complications
• Women with asthma could face delay in becoming pregnant
• The 'evolution' of Little Red Riding Hood
• Cognitive scientists ID mechanism central to early childhood learning, social behavior
• Gut microbes in healthy kids carry antibiotic resistance genes
• Microbiome changed by gluten increases incidences of type 1 diabetes
• Widespread use of opioid medications in nonsurgical hospital patients
• Sobriety, spirituality linked for teens in treatment
• Clues to cocaine's toxicity could lead to better tests for detection
• Schools help kids choose carrots over candy bars
• Gymnasts face high exposure to flame retardants
• Higher altitudes result in reduced concussion rates in high school sports
• Could next new cancer drug come from Kentucky coal mines?
• Social networks make us smarter
• New links between social status, brain activity
• Don't hold the anchovies: Study shows Peruvian fish worth more as food than feed
• No hot flashes? Then don't count on hormones to improve quality of life
• Back to the future: Nostalgia increases optimism
• Needle in a haystack: New research shows how brain prepares to start searching
• Context is key in helping us to recognize a face
• Significantly higher risk of mortality at non-accredited bariatric surgery centers
• Risk of heart attack, stroke among diabetes patients significantly lower after gastric bypass
• Our relationship with food: What drives us to eat, suffer eating disorders?
• Mindfulness inhibits implicit learning -- the wellspring of bad habits
• How sequestration threatens social, behavioral sciences
• Parental monitoring lowers odds of gambling problem
• New guideline for assessing cardiovascular risk in adults
• For people with diabetes, aggressive blood pressure goals may not help
• Chronic pain, emotional distress often treated with risky medications
• What do city tweens need in after school arts?
• Clinical trial looks at impact of platelet-rich plasma therapy on tennis elbow
• Add bone deterioration to diabetes complications
• UTHealth study aims to change traditional approach to preventing pressure ulcers
• Like shopping at home
• Canadian researchers call for changes to help adults with developmental disabilities
• Conscientious people more likely to provide good customer service
• Aerobic exercise improves memory, brain function, physical fitness
• Men support cracking glass ceiling
• Die-hard sports fans view ads associated with rival teams negatively, regardless of the message
• Researcher calls for halt of U.S. health care spending spiral
• Politicization of US health care preventing real changes to out-of-control system, researchers suggest
• Stepparents not always evil: Parents' strategy to love children depends on more than blood
• Study analyzes sharp rise in U.S. drug poisoning deaths by county
• Teen athletes at risk for medication misuse
• Evolution of bitter taste sensitivity
• High tungsten levels double stroke risk, study says
• The doctor will text you now: Post-ER follow-up that works
• Overweight, obese are risks for heart disease regardless of metabolic syndrome
• Obese older women at higher risk for death, disease, disability before age 85

Baby boys at higher risk of death, disability in preterm births Posted: 14 Nov 2013 04:34 PM PST Groundbreaking global studies on preterm birth and disability carried out by almost 50 researchers at 35 institutions and launched in association with World Prematurity Day finds baby boys are at a higher risk of death and disability due to preterm birth than baby girls. These disabilities range from learning problems and blindness to deafness and motor problems, including cerebral palsy.

Where someone drowns determines their chance of survival Posted: 14 Nov 2013 04:34 PM PST Two new Canadian research studies show that location is the most important factor in determining drowning survival.

New studies may explain fractures in some who take osteoporosis drugs Posted: 14 Nov 2013 11:22 AM PST Research with baboons may help explain why some people who take bone-strengthening drugs like bisphosphonates are at risk for atypical fractures in the long bones in their legs.

State child restraint laws leave many unprotected Posted: 14 Nov 2013 10:19 AM PST Child restraint laws across many states have gaps that leave unprotected passengers highly vulnerable to vehicle-crash injuries, a study has found. The findings show that many child restraint laws lag behind existing research on vehicular safety and fail to follow guidelines adopted by medical experts.

Antibiotic resistance an international issue; could be addressed with education Posted: 14 Nov 2013 09:22 AM PST Antibiotic resistance is an international reality whose solution includes better educating physicians about using bacteria-fighting tools, says an infectious disease physician.

Study examines link in college women's use of substances, condoms Posted: 14 Nov 2013 09:21 AM PST A new study finds a link between alcohol consumption and reduced condom use among college women. The findings also indicate that women who smoke marijuana with established romantic partners may use condoms less often.

Lack of sleep in teens linked to higher risk of illness Posted: 14 Nov 2013 09:21 AM PST Newly released findings have found that acute illnesses, such as colds, flu, and gastroenteritis were more common among healthy adolescents who got less sleep at night. Additionally, the regularity of teens' sleep schedules was found to impact their health.

Early stages breast cancer could soon be diagnosed from blood samples Posted: 14 Nov 2013 08:36 AM PST A new blood test for the early detection of breast cancer was shown in preliminary studies to successfully identify the presence of breast cancer cells from serum biomarkers.

Physician argues for mandatory flu shots for health care workers Posted: 14 Nov 2013 07:26 AM PST Should flu vaccines be mandatory for health care workers? A new article argues both sides of the debate.

Protein-rich breakfast helps curb appetite throughout the morning Posted: 14 Nov 2013 07:25 AM PST New research presented today at The Obesity Society's annual scientific meeting in Atlanta shows that eating high protein sausage and egg-based breakfasts curbed hunger throughout the morning, compared with a low-protein breakfast (pancakes and syrup) or skipping breakfast, in 18-55-year-old women.

One in seven students has dabbled in 'smart' drugs Posted: 14 Nov 2013 06:47 AM PST American and European studies prove that students use prescription medication or drugs to enhance their cognitive performance. Researchers examined whether Swiss students have also experimented with neuroenhancement and which substances they take by conducting a survey of 6,725 students with an average age of 23 at the two universities and ETH Zurich.

Surgeons often profoundly affected by surgical complications Posted: 13 Nov 2013 06:37 PM PST Many surgeons are seriously affected on an emotional level by major surgical complications, and they often feel that institutional support is inadequate. Those are among the conclusions of a small study published. The findings provide valuable insights into the factors that affect surgeons' reactions to surgical complications and how surgeons could be better supported in their aftermath.

Women with asthma could face delay in becoming pregnant Posted: 13 Nov 2013 06:37 PM PST Women with asthma could take longer to conceive, according to new research.

The 'evolution' of Little Red Riding Hood Posted: 13 Nov 2013 03:26 PM PST Evolutionary analysis can be used to study similarities among folktales.

Cognitive scientists ID mechanism central to early childhood learning, social behavior Posted: 13 Nov 2013 03:25 PM PST A study provides compelling evidence for a new and possibly dominant way for social partners to coordinate joint attention, key for parent-child communication and early language learning. The findings open up new questions about language learning and the teaching of language. They could also have major implications for the treatment of children with early social-communication impairment, such as autism, where joint caregiver-child attention with respect to objects and events is a key issue.

Gut microbes in healthy kids carry antibiotic resistance genes Posted: 13 Nov 2013 03:24 PM PST Friendly microbes in the intestinal tracts of healthy American children have numerous antibiotic resistance genes that could be passed to harmful microbes, according to a pilot study.

Microbiome changed by gluten increases incidences of type 1 diabetes Posted: 13 Nov 2013 03:24 PM PST Research has shown that the intestinal microbiome plays a large role in the development of type 1 diabetes.

Widespread use of opioid medications in nonsurgical hospital patients Posted: 13 Nov 2013 03:24 PM PST A comprehensive analysis of more than 1 million hospital admissions in the United States finds that over 50 percent of all nonsurgical patients were prescribed opioids during their hospitalizations -- often at very high doses.

Sobriety, spirituality linked for teens in treatment Posted: 13 Nov 2013 12:26 PM PST Increased spirituality in teens undergoing substance abuse treatment is associated with greater likelihood of abstinence (as measured by toxicology screens), increased positive social behaviors, and reduced narcissism, according to a study.

Clues to cocaine's toxicity could lead to better tests for detection Posted: 13 Nov 2013 10:01 AM PST A new study on cocaine, the notorious white powder illegally snorted, injected or smoked by nearly 2 million Americans, details how it may permanently damage proteins in the body. That information, gleaned from laboratory tests, could be used to potentially detect the drug in biofluids for weeks or months -- instead of days -- after use, say scientists. The findings could also help explain cocaine's long-term health effects.

Schools help kids choose carrots over candy bars Posted: 13 Nov 2013 10:01 AM PST When schools adopt healthful nutrition policies and practices, kids' diets improve. According to new research, when schools offered snacks in lunchtime a la carte or vending that were mostly or entirely healthful, students responded with improvements in their diets.

Gymnasts face high exposure to flame retardants Posted: 13 Nov 2013 10:00 AM PST Competitive gymnasts have a higher exposure to potentially harmful flame-retardants than the general population, likely because such contaminants are present in foam used in gym equipment.

Higher altitudes result in reduced concussion rates in high school sports Posted: 13 Nov 2013 09:56 AM PST According to a recent study, high school athletes who play collision sports at higher altitudes are less likely to suffer from concussions than those who play at lower altitudes.

Could next new cancer drug come from Kentucky coal mines? Posted: 13 Nov 2013 09:56 AM PST In their ongoing quest to develop the latest and most effective drugs for disease treatment, researchers are looking deep — as in, deep underground.

Social networks make us smarter Posted: 13 Nov 2013 07:57 AM PST The secret to why some cultures thrive and others disappear may lie in our social networks and our ability to imitate, rather than our individual smarts, according to a new study.

New links between social status, brain activity Posted: 13 Nov 2013 06:25 AM PST New studies released today reveal links between social status and specific brain structures and activity, particularly in the context of social stress.

Don't hold the anchovies: Study shows Peruvian fish worth more as food than feed Posted: 13 Nov 2013 06:25 AM PST The true potential of Peruvian anchovy lies not in fishmeal but as food for people and as part of the ocean food web, according to Canadian and Peruvian researchers.

No hot flashes? Then don't count on hormones to improve quality of life Posted: 13 Nov 2013 05:03 AM PST Hormones at menopause can help with sleep, memory, and more, but only when a woman also has hot flashes, find researchers.

Back to the future: Nostalgia increases optimism Posted: 13 Nov 2013 05:02 AM PST New research shows that feeling nostalgic about the past will increase optimism about the future. The research examined the idea that nostalgia is not simply a past-orientated emotion but its scope extends into the future, with a positive outlook.

Needle in a haystack: New research shows how brain prepares to start searching Posted: 13 Nov 2013 05:01 AM PST Many of us have steeled ourselves for those 'needle in a haystack' tasks of finding our vehicle in an airport car park, or scouring the supermarket shelves for a favorite brand. A new scientific study has revealed that our understanding of how the human brain prepares to perform visual search tasks of varying difficulty may now need to be revised. When people search for a specific object, they tend to hold in mind a visual representation of it, based on key attributes like shape, size or color. Scientists call this 'advanced specification.'

Context is key in helping us to recognize a face Posted: 13 Nov 2013 05:01 AM PST Why does it take longer to recognize a familiar face when seen in an unfamiliar setting, like seeing a work colleague when on holiday? A new study published today has found that part of the reason comes down to the processes that our brain performs when learning and recognizing faces.

Significantly higher risk of mortality at non-accredited bariatric surgery centers Posted: 13 Nov 2013 05:00 AM PST Bariatric surgery is significantly safer when performed at an accredited center, according to new research.

Risk of heart attack, stroke among diabetes patients significantly lower after gastric bypass Posted: 13 Nov 2013 05:00 AM PST New research shows most patients with diabetes and obesity who undergo gastric bypass not only experience remission of their diabetes and lose significant weight, but they also reduce their risk of having a heart attack by 40 percent and their risk for suffering a stroke by 42 percent, over a 10-year time horizon.

Our relationship with food: What drives us to eat, suffer eating disorders? Posted: 12 Nov 2013 05:06 PM PST A growing body of evidence shows the impact of diet on brain function, and identifies patterns of brain activity associated with eating disorders such as binge eating and purging.

Mindfulness inhibits implicit learning -- the wellspring of bad habits Posted: 12 Nov 2013 05:06 PM PST Being mindful appears to help prevent the formation of bad habits, but perhaps good ones too. Behavioral and neuroimaging studies suggest that mindfulness can undercut the automatic learning processes, such as implicit learning.

How sequestration threatens social, behavioral sciences Posted: 12 Nov 2013 05:04 PM PST Federal investment in social and behavioral science research has improved the health and well-being of Americans for years, but a new report published today shows how reckless discretionary federal funding cuts now threaten important work like this.

Parental monitoring lowers odds of gambling problem Posted: 12 Nov 2013 01:32 PM PST Keeping an eye on your child can lower their odds for gambling by young adulthood. Adolescents who had poor parental supervision at age 11, and which continued to decline through age 14, were significantly more likely than their peers to be problem gamblers between ages 16-22. This is the first study to examine the relationship between parental monitoring during early adolescence and gambling behaviors in late adolescence and young adulthood.

New guideline for assessing cardiovascular risk in adults Posted: 12 Nov 2013 01:32 PM PST A newly released clinical practice guideline can help primary care clinicians better identify adults who may be at high risk for developing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, potentially serious cardiovascular conditions caused by atherosclerosis, and who thus may benefit from lifestyle changes or drug therapy to help prevent it.

For people with diabetes, aggressive blood pressure goals may not help Posted: 12 Nov 2013 01:28 PM PST For people with diabetes and high blood pressure, keeping blood pressure levels lower than the standard recommended offered no benefits, finds a new study.

Chronic pain, emotional distress often treated with risky medications Posted: 12 Nov 2013 01:28 PM PST People with chronic pain and emotional distress are more likely to be given ongoing prescriptions for opioid drugs, which may not help, finds a new review.

What do city tweens need in after school arts? Posted: 12 Nov 2013 01:28 PM PST A new study looks at the expectations of urban, low-income tweens about after school arts programs, and offers insights directly from tweens, teens, their families, teachers and leaders in arts and youth development.

Clinical trial looks at impact of platelet-rich plasma therapy on tennis elbow Posted: 12 Nov 2013 11:12 AM PST Big name athletes have reportedly used PRP therapy for sports injuries. Does it work?

Add bone deterioration to diabetes complications Posted: 12 Nov 2013 11:12 AM PST The list of complications from type 2 diabetes is long: vascular and heart disease, eye problems, nerve damage, kidney disease, hearing problems and Alzheimer's disease. Physicians have long thought of osteoporosis as another outcome. Based on a study that's confirmed: You can definitely add skeletal problems to that list.

UTHealth study aims to change traditional approach to preventing pressure ulcers Posted: 12 Nov 2013 09:39 AM PST A study has found that nursing homes that utilize high-density foam mattresses may not need to turn residents every two hours to prevent pressure ulcers, a practice that has been used for over 50 years.

Like shopping at home Posted: 12 Nov 2013 09:38 AM PST A new study proves that a sense of homeyness results in a fierce loyalty in customers, who in turn demonstrate an enthusiasm and sense of commitment that goes beyond the norms.

Canadian researchers call for changes to help adults with developmental disabilities Posted: 12 Nov 2013 07:53 AM PST Adults with developmental disabilities such as autism and Down syndrome are having a harder time accessing health care in Ontario, even though they have more health issues than people without developmental disabilities..

Conscientious people more likely to provide good customer service Posted: 12 Nov 2013 07:50 AM PST Conscientious people are more likely to provide good customer service, according to a new study.

Aerobic exercise improves memory, brain function, physical fitness Posted: 12 Nov 2013 07:50 AM PST A new study found that engaging in a physical exercise regimen helps healthy aging adults improve their memory, brain health and physical fitness.

Men support cracking glass ceiling Posted: 12 Nov 2013 07:00 AM PST Male workers appear to support women becoming CEOs even more than female workers do, finds new research on the proverbial glass ceiling and job satisfaction in six formerly socialist countries.

Die-hard sports fans view ads associated with rival teams negatively, regardless of the message Posted: 12 Nov 2013 07:00 AM PST A new study concludes that it doesn't matter how compelling an advertisement may be, most die-hard Oregon State Beavers fans will simply not purchase a product associated with the Oregon Ducks.

Researcher calls for halt of U.S. health care spending spiral Posted: 12 Nov 2013 06:53 AM PST In order to evoke a true transformation, the U.S. health care system needs an audacious goal, one equivalent to President Kennedy's call for a man on the moon in 1962, says one researcher. He recommends limiting the rate of per capita health care cost increases to that of the U.S. economy as a whole as measured by the growth of the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP).

Politicization of US health care preventing real changes to out-of-control system, researchers suggest Posted: 12 Nov 2013 06:53 AM PST Over the last decade, the biggest driver of the high health care costs in the United States has been neither the aging of the population nor the large numbers of tests and treatments being prescribed. Rather, it is the politicization of health care, and the increasing prices of drugs, medical devices and hospital costs.

Stepparents not always evil: Parents' strategy to love children depends on more than blood Posted: 12 Nov 2013 06:08 AM PST Contrary to common belief, parents do not generally treat their stepchildren less favorably than their own. Until now, many researchers believed in the so-called "Cinderella effect." It states that it is biologically inevitable that parents care less for stepchildren because they do not spread their genes. However, research challenges that belief.

Study analyzes sharp rise in U.S. drug poisoning deaths by county Posted: 11 Nov 2013 09:34 PM PST Research demonstrates that there may be a link between geographic patterns and death rates from drug poisoning.

Teen athletes at risk for medication misuse Posted: 11 Nov 2013 09:34 PM PST Male adolescents who participate in organized sports are more likely to be prescribed opioid medications and misuse them than male teens that don't play sports, finds a new study.

Evolution of bitter taste sensitivity Posted: 11 Nov 2013 03:55 PM PST People often have strong negative reactions to bitter substances, which, though found in healthful foods like vegetables, can also signify toxicity. For this reason, the ability to sense bitterness likely played an important role in human evolution. A new study suggests that a genetic mutation that makes certain people sensitive to the taste of a bitter compound appears to have been advantageous for certain human populations in Africa.

High tungsten levels double stroke risk, study says Posted: 11 Nov 2013 03:55 PM PST Using data from a large US health survey, a study has shown that high concentrations of tungsten -- as measured in urine samples -- is strongly linked with an increase in the occurrence of stroke, roughly equal to a doubling of the odds of experiencing the condition.

The doctor will text you now: Post-ER follow-up that works Posted: 11 Nov 2013 01:15 PM PST Diabetic patients treated in the emergency department who were enrolled in a program in which they received automated daily text messages improved their level of control over their diabetes and their medication adherence, according to a study.

Overweight, obese are risks for heart disease regardless of metabolic syndrome Posted: 11 Nov 2013 01:14 PM PST Being overweight or obese are risk factors for myocardial infarction (heart attack) and ischemic heart disease regardless of whether individuals also have the cluster of cardiovascular risk factors known as metabolic syndrome, which includes high blood pressure, high cholesterol and high blood sugar, according to a new study.

Obese older women at higher risk for death, disease, disability before age 85 Posted: 11 Nov 2013 01:14 PM PST Obesity and a bigger waist size in older women are associated with a higher risk of death, major chronic disease and mobility disability before the age of 85, according to a study.

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